Opera Australia’s Summer Season breaks company records
The company has broken its box office record with ticket sales of more than $14 million between New Year’s Eve and April 1.
April 11, 2017
It’s 20 questions time for Geraldine Turner
Ahead of her performance in Two Weddings, One Bride, the singer nominates three musicals she'd happily never hear again.
April 6, 2017
Carmen creative team launches new attack on Opera Australia
Following the opening of Carmen on Sydney Harbour, the team has taken issue with changes made without their permission.
March 28, 2017
Winners of the 34th Green Room Awards announced
Matilda, OA's Ring Cycle and MTC's Miss Julie were among the winners at Melbourne's performing arts awards.
March 28, 2017
Carmen on Sydney Harbour creative team lashes out at OA
“It is beyond our comprehension,” say Gale Edwards, Julie Lynch and Brian Thomson that they aren't in charge of the remount.
March 22, 2017
John Adams’s Nixon Tapes are on the bill at Vivid Sydney 2017
Opera Australia performs at Vivid Live for the first time with a concert featuring music by Adams, Dessner and Greenwood.
March 14, 2017
Ermonela Jaho lets slip a royal visit from the Tudor Queens
Opera Australia admits to early discussions to bring the Albanian soprano back to Australia for Donizetti’s trilogy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 13, 2017
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