Melbourne Opera’s Ring cycle hits its stride with an energising second instalment of Wagner’s tetralogy.

Melbourne Opera opened the first of its three full Ring cycles in Bendigo with a Das Rheingold packed with fine performances.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

The director of Melbourne Opera’s Ring Cycle recalls the classical input of her grandparents, and being astonished when she first heard an opera singer’s voice in rehearsals.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?

An excellent cast and orchestra showcased Wagner’s rich score in this one-off concert of the third opera in his Ring Cycle.

Helena Dix dazzles in this bel canto rarity, given a clever House of Gucci makeover.

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The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

This month's features explore Melbourne Opera's Bendigo Ring Cycle, the challenge for orchestras to attract younger audiences, the new physical theatre production Holding Achilles, and an interview with choral superstar Eric Whitacre.

It’s hard enough for an opera company to survive without government funding, but staging Wagner’s Ring Cycle is something else. We trace the history of Melbourne Opera, which is presenting Australia’s first regional Ring Cycle in Bendigo.