Review: La Bohème (Opera Australia)
Greta Bradman shines in her first outing for Opera Australia, in Edwards' Weimar Bohème.
February 25, 2017
Jacqueline Dark is replaced as Jonas Kaufmann’s Kundry
The Australian mezzo soprano has been dropped from OA’s Parsifal for reasons that at present remain a mystery. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 23, 2017
King Roger turns a decent profit for Opera Australia
Szymanowski’s magnum opus was seen by many as a box office risk, but ended up exceeding its budget. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 23, 2017
Stuart Skelton blasts programming choices at Opera Australia
The Heldentenor criticised OA for repetitive choices and employing “second rate” international singers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 17, 2017
It’s 20 questions time for Teodor Ilincăi
The Romanian tenor is making his Aussie debut as Cavaradossi. But which operatic character would he most like to date? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 15, 2017
OA Chorus nominated for an International Opera Award
The Opera Australia Chorus, Barrie Kosky’s production of The Nose and director Simon Stone are among the 2017 finalists. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 6, 2017
Review: La Traviata (Opera Australia)
Ermonela Jaho’s tragic heroine earns a well-deserved standing ovation.
February 4, 2017
Opera Australia to celebrate 200th Traviata
The company is celebrating the milestone performance by offering 200 tickets for 200 cents. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 3, 2017
Ermonela Jaho: “People need emotion, not fakeness”
The Albanian soprano who’s been compared to Callas talks about Violetta, the evils of false-marketing and why Zazà made her cry. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 24, 2017
Review: King Roger (Opera Australia, Sydney Festival)
Szymanowski rarity marries spectacular staging with an intense erotic charge.
January 21, 2017
Sydney gets ready to submerge itself in Szymanowski
Tony Legge and Taryn Fiebig explain the delights in store for audiences prepared give in to a bit of erotic mysticism. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 20, 2017
Opera Australia opts for three more years of Terracini
Lyndon Terracini has had his contract as OA Artistic Director extended until 2021. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 17, 2017
Symphony under the Stars says farewell to the Domain
Wesley Enoch was booed when he said next year’s concert will be in Parramatta – but it’s not a decision he’s taken lightly. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 16, 2017