Musicians and singers, who were rehearsing OA’s Otello, are now in self-isolation after a construction worker at Sydney Opera House tested positive for COVID-19.

We look at opera's love affair with wine, the Australian Chamber Orchestra's new project River, and Virginia Gay's emergence as a playwright. We also salute Paul Goodchild, doyen of Australian brass.

Known for his visionary, striking productions, Damiano Michieletto returns to Opera Australia with a new take on Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann, which starts with Hoffmann as an old man in a bar, then travels through different episodes in his life.

Australian mezzo-soprano Sian Sharp discusses Opera Australia's Great Opera Hits concert series and her forthcoming role debuts.

A glimpse of what opera could become post-COVID, as the artform embraces drive-ins, livestreams, virtual reality and digitally augmented live performances.

Despite making redundancies last year, Opera Australia has posted a sizeable deficit. "It doesn't look pretty," says CEO Rory Jeffes, but he believes OA is now better placed to deal with further disruptions.

The musical performer discusses playing the Phantom in the West End and now for Opera Australia, as well as panic attacks and the power of meditation.

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

A glimpse of what opera could become post-COVID, as the artform embraces drive-ins, livestreams, virtual reality and digitally augmented live performances.

Director and choreographer Matthew Barclay’s Carmen is a handsome looking production that more than satisfies the demands of a travelling outfit on its way to in excess of 30 cities

Digital opera finally comes to Melbourne with this feast for eyes and ears.

What’s happening on stage this month? We’ve put together a list of the most exciting events taking place in May 2021.