The Russian soprano, who made her La Scala debut at just 23 years old, talks to Justine Nguyen about her lucky breaks, the extraordinary musicianship of Renata Scotto, and saying goodbye to Gilda.
The plot may be pretty flimsy with holes in the narrative but the joyous score is irresistible and the message is as important as ever.
As Bran Nue Dae, Australia’s first Aboriginal musical, returns for a 30th anniversary production, Associate Director Naomi Pigram discusses why the show is so important, and why it made her feel excited and proud when she first saw it as a teen.
Kang Wang thrills as Rodolfo in an impressive house debut.
From breaking news to features and reviews, here are the headlines you were reading this year.
With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the operas that wowed our critics in 2019.
Currently performing in Faust, the Albanian tenor discusses his early career success, working with Luciano, and what's next.
The standout CDs of 2019 plus music for your Christmas stockings, Bran Nue Dae at 30, David Williamson's final curtain call, and we interview Richard Mills.
The standout CDs of 2019 plus music for your Christmas stockings, Bran Nue Dae at 30, David Williamson's final curtain call, and we interview Richard Mills.
Following the success of the first ever performance in 2019, Opera Australia will return to Uluru from December 11 to 13 with an even bigger program.
Graeme Murphy’s much-loved production returns, with American soprano Lise Lindstrom in the title role.
New Zealand bass-baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes tells Angus McPherson about the “lucky break” that took him from accounting to international opera stardom, why he’s loving the roles he’s getting in his 50s, and why sometimes it’s OK to be booed.
The Welsh superstar demonstrates both artistry and a sense of play in latest Australian outing.
