Adelaide Festival unveils 2026 program
“Lower your guard,” says incoming Artistic Director Matthew Lutton, heralding the return of Peter Sellars and contemporary music.
October 27, 2025
John Adams on girls, gold and the shadow of January 6
The great American composer discusses his gold rush opera and why he feels for others these days.
August 7, 2024
In Your Living Room: Opera
Clive Paget recommends rarities by Stravinsky and Strauss, plus Barrie Kosky’s take on Mussorgsky.
May 22, 2020
Limelight’s Top Shows of 2019: Opera
With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the operas that wowed our critics in 2019.
December 17, 2019
Review: Zauberland (Lincoln Center, New York)
Julia Bullock is haunting in Katie Mitchell's exploration of Schumann's Dichterliebe and a whole lot more.
November 1, 2019
Julia Bullock: Force of nature and force of nurture
The American soprano on mixed heritage, Peter Sellars and John Adams, and curating at NY's Met Museum.
February 26, 2019
Review: Girls of the Golden West (San Francisco Opera)
John Adams’ new opera proves there’s gold in them thar girls.
November 23, 2017
Review: Porgy and Bess (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Powerful and emotional experience, with fabulous singing, despite amplification problems.
November 27, 2016