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Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Norma (Melbourne Opera)

Bel canto specialist Helena Dix leads Norma’s long awaited return to Melbourne.

September 18, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
features

Helena Dix: Tackling the druid priestess

Soon to unveil her Norma for Melbourne Opera, the Australian soprano talks about the challenges of accompanied recitative, the tension between words and music, and putting her own stamp on bel canto's Mt Everest.

September 9, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Roberto Devereux (Melbourne Opera)

Opening night belonged to Australian soprano Helena Dix in the role of Queen Elizabeth I.

November 13, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
features

A director’s triple crown for Melbourne Opera

Suzanne Chaundy talks about staging Donizetti’s Tudor Queens ahead of the final instalment, Roberto Devereux.

November 2, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Lohengrin (Melbourne Opera)

Wagner’s swan makes a splash in Melbourne.

August 9, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
features

Helena Dix on tackling opera’s powerhouse women

After making her name on the international scene, the soprano returns to her hometown for Wagner’s Lohengrin. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

July 18, 2017

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