Birthday gala for Richard Bonynge
As the Australian maestro turns 90, the Tait Memorial Trust in London presents a special concert which will be live streamed on his birthday on 29 September.
September 28, 2020
Review: Howells: Missa Sabrinensis (BBC Concert Orchestra, Bach Choir, David Hill)
Howells’ hidden masterpiece is rescued from obscurity.
August 28, 2020
Helena Dix on surviving the coronavirus
The UK-based Australian soprano thought she'd recovered from COVID-19 then had to be rushed to hospital as she struggled to breathe. She shares her petrifying experience with honesty and humour.
April 20, 2020
Review: Norma (Melbourne Opera)
Bel canto specialist Helena Dix leads Norma’s long awaited return to Melbourne.
September 18, 2019
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
Review: Roberto Devereux (Melbourne Opera)
Opening night belonged to Australian soprano Helena Dix in the role of Queen Elizabeth I.
November 13, 2017
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
Review: Lohengrin (Melbourne Opera)
Wagner’s swan makes a splash in Melbourne.
August 9, 2017
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