OA reports a $2.1 m loss for 2017
As OA releases its 2017 Annual Report today, Rory Jeffes discusses the operating deficit and into the future.
May 17, 2018
Evita cast announced for Sydney
Brazilian baritone Paulo Szot will play Juan Perón opposite Tina Arena as Eva, it was announced today.
May 7, 2018
Nicole Car: Out of this World
Now based in Paris and soon to make her Met debut, high-flying soprano and new mother Nicole Car talks to Jo Litson as she returns home for a concert tour with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and an important role debut with Opera Australia.
March 1, 2018
Opera Australia announces 2018 Regional Student Scholarship winners
Four young singers from Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory will travel to Sydney in January for a week of professional training with Opera Australia.
December 21, 2017
Vienna State Opera offers six languages in new seat-back system
The company’s new system caters to patrons from around the world, but how long before we see something similar in Australia? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 15, 2017
Massenet, The Nose and Meistersinger headline OA’s 2018
Stars on offer include Nicole Car, Jessica Pratt, Leo Nucci, Ferruccio Furlanetto, John Tomlinson and Michael Fabiano.
August 21, 2017
Tina Arena is Australia’s new Evita
The singer is to play Eva Perón in a revival of Hal Prince’s original 1978 production of Evita for OA and John Frost. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 21, 2017
Opera Australia posts a $3.37 million surplus for 2016
The company made solid financial gains in its 60th anniversary year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 9, 2017
Arts leaders salute the Joan Sutherland Theatre
Louise Herron, Lyndon Terracini, and David McAllister share their thoughts on the SOH Theatre as renovation work begins. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 31, 2017
Rory Jeffes announced as new Opera Australia CEO
A well-respected figure in the Australian arts scene, the Sydney Symphony Executive Director will join OA in August.
April 20, 2017
Jacqueline Dark is replaced as Jonas Kaufmann’s Kundry
The Australian mezzo soprano has been dropped from OA’s Parsifal for reasons that at present remain a mystery. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 23, 2017
King Roger turns a decent profit for Opera Australia
Szymanowski’s magnum opus was seen by many as a box office risk, but ended up exceeding its budget. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 23, 2017
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