Does UK opera have a future to sing about?
Opera in the UK needs to be more relevant and diverse, but ultimately investment and education are what's needed to secure its future.
July 11, 2024
Risky Business
From the Olympics to opera, Àlex Ollé discusses La Fura dels Baus.
February 20, 2023
Breathing Space
The importance of breath control for musicians and singers.
February 20, 2023
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: A sparkling whine
Why do post-concert celebrations so often revolve around alcohol? asks Guy Noble, who is thinking of trading a glass of bubbly for an iced doughnut.
November 21, 2022
Review: The Yeomen of the Guard (English National Opera)
Updated to 1953, and with an Aussie Elsie, this good-looking production misses too many opportunities.
November 7, 2022
Review: The Valkyrie (English National Opera)
A hollow-hearted new co-production with the Met gets off to a standing start.
November 22, 2021
Review: HMS Pinafore (English National Opera)
An Aussie Josephine is just one of the rippers as G&S meets Morecambe and Wise.
November 2, 2021
In Your Living Room: Opera
In his final column, Clive Paget recommends Glass at the Met, OA's Turandot, and a handful of European gems.
June 19, 2020
Stuart Skelton blasts programming choices at Opera Australia
The Heldentenor criticised OA for repetitive choices and employing “second rate” international singers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 17, 2017
Review: Tristan and Isolde (English National Opera)
★★★★☆ Stuart Skelton earns top laurels as Wagner’s tortured hero. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 17, 2016
Katrina Sheppeard makes ENO debut after 8-years on standby
The Australian soprano has wowed audiences and critics alike in London, singing the title role in Bellini’s ‘Norma’. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 1, 2016
Review: La Bohème (English National Opera)
Benedict Andrews' Bohème is a misunderstanding of young people in love.
November 5, 2015
Review: Benvenuto Cellini (ENO Screenings)
Monty Python's Gilliam creates mayhem to match Berlioz's comic masterpiece.
April 8, 2015