As Emma Matthews prepares to debut as Alcina, the role that earnt Joan Sutherland the moniker "La Stupenda", Peter Coleman-Wright lets us in on a surprise awaiting National Opera audiences.

Australian opera’s star couple reflected on their amazing careers and lives together with repertoire that inspired them in an intimate, well-presented and received recital.

As Opera Australia searches for a new Artistic Director, Peter Tregear argues that it’s time for the company to find a fresh artistic vision predicated on the belief that opera has something important to offer the public.

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

This pocket-sized production was an ideal introduction to opera for the young, for opera neophytes and for those who seek an edited experience.

The great Australian maestro lends support to a season of bittersweet masterpieces.

Kanen Breen dazzles in a riotous production of Rameau’s comedy directed by Neil Armfield.

When Rameau wrote Platée he was taking a bold step outside of traditional French opera by treating comedy as seriously as tragedy. Erin Helyard explains.

Based in Europe, Australian soprano Alexandra Flood is back home for a few months and discusses her career, quarantine at Howard Springs, forthcoming gigs and making the most of it during COVID.

Canberra's new National Opera makes an impressive debut with a handsome production and some mouthwatering vocal artistry.

A year after a terrifying bout of the coronavirus, with blood clots in her lungs, the Australian soprano has finally recovered and is about to play Vitellia in La Clemenza di Tito for Canberra's new National Opera.

The company celebrates 20 years with impressively bold offerings and major players.