Opera Queensland’s Artist in Residence Natalie Murray Beale talks about working with John Adams as she prepares to make her company debut, conducting the composer’s chamber opera.

Queensland's cherished celebration of culture and local produce will be seen in a new, all-day format.

Louise Bezzina will mark her final festival as Artistic Director with a monumental performance of Verdi’s Requiem, a drive-in dance work, a ship that doubles as a musical instrument – and 180 fitness balls on the beach.

With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the operas that wowed our critics in 2018.

Artistic Director Patrick Nolan tells us about his first program for the company, at the centre of which are works by John Adams, Puccini and Gluck.

Duncan Rock makes a spectacular Don in this feminist production by Lindy Hume.

Soon to take on the Don for Opera Queensland, the bass-baritone discusses his first encounter with the opera, its crucial moments and why he’d compare the title role to tofu.

A change of lead halfway through doesn't quite sink Brisbane Festival's compelling Peter Grimes.

This production certainly glitters visually, but all is not gold.

Ahead of her turn as Lehár’s plucky heroine, the soprano tells us why the best operetta is like making a meringue.

The Heldentenor will perform his signature role in Australia for the first time since 2009.

A multi arts-presentation offering an entertaining close encounter of a cultural kind.