Sir Jonathan Mills discusses his new forest opera Eucalyptus and explains why it could only be set in Australia.

Peace, love, togetherness. Director Kate Gaul's new Magic Flute got there in the end – but it was a close-run thing.

Five contemporary operas, a bigger Melbourne presence, more women conductors and directors – Jo Davies' inaugural season suggests a change of direction for OA.

Victorian Opera's first season under Artistic Director Stuart Maunder welcomes back old favourites from home and abroad and offers a world premiere work.

Johannes Fritzsch and Michael Gow lead Queensland Conservatorium performers to triumph in an engaging and innovative retelling of an old tale.

The Orpheus and Eurydice story has fascinated opera-makers for centuries. Now, three of the greatest versions of the tale are about to collide.

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

In an opinion piece in the Sydney Morning Herald, Cat-Thao Nguyen said she left OA's Turandot after Act 1 feeling "utterly sick" at the racism. We look at the complex issue.

A moving, colourful production of Michael Gow’s Australian summer classic.

Kurt Weill’s wonderful score of Street Scene is given a fine musical interpretation but proves to be a challenging work for the opera students.

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Strong makes auspicious debut with a thought-provoking, beautifully crafted play.