Each year on October 25 (not coincidentally, also the birthdays of Georges Bizet and Johann Strauss II), the world raises its voice in celebration of the art form of opera.

Established by Opera Europa, Opera America and Ópera Latinoamérica in 2019 and now marked by partner organisations globally, World Opera Day highlights opera’s ability to bring people together across cultures and languages.

It’s also a moment to reflect on opera’s social impact: its role in education, inclusion and artistic collaboration worldwide and serves as a salute to the singers, composers, musicians and creatives who keep a centuries-old tradition alive and evolving in the face of innumerable challenges.

In Australia, this year’s celebrations include performances, workshops and digital events, all of which underscore opera’s message of creativity, resilience and shared humanity.

World Opera Day in Australia: Live

Paul O’Neill in West Australian Opera’s Il trovatore. Photo © West Beach Studio

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West Australian Opera

West Australian Opera is currently staging a revival of the late Elke Neidhardt’s production of...