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Classical Music, Opera
news

Federal Government responds to National Opera Review

The Government is “broadly supportive” of recommendations, including fines for casting too many non-Australian singers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

September 22, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: La Vida Breve/Gianni Schicchi (State Opera of South Australia)

An utterly captivating and delightful experience that deserved a longer season.

September 1, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
news

State Opera of South Australia loses its Artistic Director

Timothy Sexton, also the company’s chief executive and regular conductor, has stood down citing personal reasons.

May 9, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
features

“I’m going to get emotional,” says Jacqueline Dark

The mezzo on the prevalence of domestic violence and why she believes “Cavalleria Rusticana is absolutely contemporary”.

April 12, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Tosca (State Opera SA)

★★★½☆ Impressive individual performances in an otherwise safe production. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

November 16, 2016
Classical Music, Opera
features

Rosario La Spina on tenors, top notes and Tosca

The Queensland tenor talks all things Cavarodossi in the lead up to State Opera South Australia’s latest staging. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

November 2, 2016
Classical Music, Opera
news

The National Opera Review has landed

The report into Australia’s opera companies recommends increased funding and a cap on international singers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

October 26, 2016
Classical Music, Opera
news

SOSA celebrates 40 years of championing opera

Artistic Director Timothy Sexton shares the thinking behind State Opera of South Australia’s “Opera Evolve” 2016 season. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

October 15, 2015
Classical Music, Opera
features

Tim Winton fascinated to see Cloudstreet go from book to opera

“I thought that it was a nutty idea, but nutty enough to be intriguing,” says best-selling author. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

October 14, 2015
Classical Music, Opera
news

National Opera Review public consultations announced

Inquiry into the state of opera in Australia invites lovers of the art form to have their say. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

January 15, 2015
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
features

The Other Man’s Grass

Are Australians in danger of overlooking some of the best music-making in our own backyard? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

December 16, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
features

Adelaide’s Ring, ten years on

Celebrating a decade since the premiere of Australia's home-grown Ring Cycle.

November 10, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Otello (State Opera of SA)

Simon Phillips' production of Verdi’s Otello opens with nearly all hands on the decks of a 21st-century aircraft carrier.

October 26, 2014

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