Richard Divall has died
The Australian conductor, composer, scholar and Knight of Malta has passed away age 71.
January 16, 2017
Opera Australia announces Regional Student Scholarships
The national opera company selects four young singers from regional Australia who will get to learn from the best. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 9, 2017
Guest Editor’s Letter: Why Great Art Matters
Opera Australia's Artistic Director explains why art and music in our modern society are more important than ever.
November 2, 2016
On Sale: Lyndon Terracini guest edits our November issue
As Melbourne goes Ring crazy, Limelight celebrates with its annual opera special. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 2, 2016
The National Opera Review has landed
The report into Australia’s opera companies recommends increased funding and a cap on international singers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 26, 2016
Craig Hassall resigns as Opera Australia CEO
OA’s chief will leave to take up appointment at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2017. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 24, 2016
Opera House is the stage for Sydney’s first “silent” opera
Alan John’s The Eighth Wonder will return in a large-scale, outdoor production – with headphones attached. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 31, 2016
Opera House closure to hit hard financially, says Lyndon Terracini
Opera Australia and the Australian Ballet have slammed the NSW Government for a lack of offered compensation. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 24, 2016
Jonas Kaufmann’s opera debut launches Opera Australia 2017
The star tenor in Parsifal leads a season that includes Nicole Car, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Emma Matthews and Ermonela Jaho. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 23, 2016
Melbourne Ring Cycle loses its Wotan
The curse of the Ring strikes Opera Australia again as Greer Grimsley pulls out due to ill health. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 3, 2016
Lyndon Terracini is shocked by absence of Government arts policy
Why Opera Australia’s AD believes culture is just as deserving as rugby and more important than submarines. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 23, 2016
Opera Australia to reprise Carmen on the Harbour in 2017
For the first time the annual Handa Opera on the Harbour will be a repeat production, of 2013’s staging. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 16, 2016
Lyndon Terracini joins expert panel for Opera Awards
Kate Miller Heidke’s ‘The Rabbits’ and Brett Dean’s ‘Bliss’ each receive a nomination for the 2016 awards. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 3, 2016