Review: Don Giovanni (Opera Australia)
McVicar’s ghoulish, gothic Don triumphs despite the odd vocal let-down. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 26, 2014
Tamar Iveri plans LGBTI charity concert
Disgraced soprano will perform in support of sexual minorities and victims of violence. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 18, 2014
Opera Australia leads 2014 Helpmann nominations
Emma Matthews, Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh among names getting the Helpmann nod.
July 15, 2014
Review: Otello (Opera Australia, Sydney)
Simon O’Neill and Lianna Haroutounian soar over Kupfer’s epic production. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 7, 2014
Rigoletto (Opera Australia)
Some fine singing in this new production, but too little dramatic light shines amidst the gloom. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 27, 2014
Opera Australia parts company with Tamar Iveri
Controversial Georgian soprano is dropped from Otello after ‘homophobic’ statements. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 23, 2014
Opera Australia under pressure to dismiss Tamar Iveri
Georgian soprano 'replaced' in Belgium as her story comes under scrutiny at home.
June 21, 2014
Tamar Iveri blames husband for homophobic rant
Soprano claims Facebook letter was “changed considerably” by spouse with “tough attitude” towards gays. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 20, 2014
Tamar Iveri outed as homophobe on eve of Australian performances
Georgian soprano causes outrage for describing LGBT people as “faecal matter”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 20, 2014
Jonas Kaufmann to sing extra concert
Superstar tenor will return to Sydney for one further performance in August. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 21, 2014
Jenny Liu makes Opera Australia debut
The talented 24-year-old was picked for The King and I while still at Sydney Con. So is she ready for the spotlight? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 16, 2014
Review: Rigoletto (Opera Australia, Melbourne)
Warwick Fyfe’s hunch-backed sociopathic jester heads a fine cast in this new production of Verdi’s classic. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 14, 2014
Backstage with Paolo Bordogna
Being born in the home of opera buffa has its advantages but, as the titular hero of The Turk in Italy found, a laugh’s a laugh in any language Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 20, 2014