Features include the story behind the Dunera Mass, Stuart Maunder's love of Gilbert and Sullivan, Joanna Murray-Smith's new play Julia, and pianist Zubin Kanga's explorations with state-of-the-art technology.
The company’s outdoor offering for 2023 is its boldest move yet, a well-judged production of Bizet’s Carmen at the WACA stadium.
The lineup includes Carmen in the WACA, Sondheim's Into the Woods, a new Bohème and a world premiere by Lachlan Skipworth, with a new work in the Noongar language scheduled for 2024.
Two world premieres, Mozart, and Shostakovich's hilarious operetta feature in Richard Mills' swansong season.
As Anthony Warlow prepares to helm the Titanic at Melbourne's Town Hall, he discusses Maury Yeston's score, as well as his love of Gilbert & Sullivan and early 20th-century operetta.
"Employ more women," says Opera Australia CEO Fiona Allan, one of six women, including Simone Young and Deborah Cheetham, interviewed in a new documentary by Miriam Gordon-Stewart.
A round-up of our recent news reports.
State Opera South Australia has announced a new festival, taking place in May 2023, featuring three Gilbert & Sullivan operas, recitals, talks and film screenings.
Stuart Maunder will take over the role from outgoing Artistic Director Richard Mills in October 2023.
Finally, this long overdue – and much delayed – revival of Richard Meale's grand opera confirms that it is indeed a masterpiece.
Benjamin Britten's operatic adaption of Henry James' famous novella is presented with strong performances and magnificent, menacing stage design.
The new digital archive features the first dedicated library of Australian operas and is accessible to the public.
After two decades based in the US, Durkin has returned to Australia and is poised to star in one of Britten's darkest works.
