ACO's 50th birthday is cause for celebration, says Richard Tognetti, but no reason to sit on one one's laurels.

In this adventurous concert exploring the experiences of Mary, mother of Christ, the singers give an expert performance, but the production values could be better.

Celebrating his 20th year as Artistic & Music Director, Brett Weymark has put together a program that focuses on voice, energy and joy, and features popular favourites along with new commissions by First Nations and Australian composers.

Two recent chamber operas exploring difficult subjects make their Australian premieres.

David Lang's opera is a fascinating, thought-provoking work even if it doesn't quite work as a live performance.

Melbourne's Australian Contemporary Opera Company has announced its 2022 season, with seven productions – all directed by women – including five Australian premieres.

Marquee TV has announced the lineup for its second annual online Summer Shorts Festival, with 30 short works from around the world, free for all viewers during August.

Artistic Director Linda Thompson tells us about the renamed Gertrude Opera’s pandemic experience, plans for the future and upcoming performance of David Lang’s chamber opera at Melbourne’s Federation Square.

Weaving fragments from medieval versions of Tristan and Isolde, David Lang's a cappella chamber opera speaks potently about love's varied moods.

Lang’s take on Beethoven benefits from strong singing and playing.

Lang’s new opera counts the cost of knowing Glenn Gould.

David Lang’s new opera may never be recorded, but it’s amazing what a little listening can do.