Bored with the idea of seeing yet another Butterfly performance? Think again. You will be in for a treat.

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

The one-time enfant terrible is now the toast of Covent Garden and Glyndebourne and runs his own opera company in Berlin.

Saimir Pirgu discusses the challenges and excitement of taking on the Shepherd in Szymanowski’s operatic masterpiece. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Tap dancing noses herald another triumph for Australian Opera director Barrie Kosky.

Churchill Trust report author David Barnard is "irresponsible" and "self-interested," says Opera Queensland's Lindy Hume.

One of the star attractions of the 2016/17 season, the superstar soprano has withdrawn from Bellini debut at ROH.

After last year’s infamous Guillaume Tell, the Royal Opera’s gory Lucia di Lammermoor has also been booed. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Aussie talent is well represented at Covent Garden thanks to director Barrie Kosky and new principal artist, Samuel Sakker. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Richard Jones’ eccentric extras focus on Terfel’s tortured Tsar. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Venera Gimadieva is perfection in revival of Eyre’s respectful production.

A sick Alfredo sees the young Australian tenor make his Covent Garden role debut at less than four hours notice. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in