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Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Verdi: Otello

Kaufmann is a vital, virile Otello but perhaps the biggest star is the orchestra under Antonio Pappano.

August 15, 2020
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Attila (Opera Australia)

Impressive singing, but the storytelling leaves something to be desired.

March 13, 2020
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Verdi: Stiffelio (Teatro Comunale di Bologna Orchestra/Guillermo García Calvo)

Born again Verdi: an underrated opera has something to say today.

July 1, 2019
Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Verdi: Macbeth (Europa Galante/Fabio Biondi)

Unfortunately, this recording's Lady M fulfils all of Verdi's expectations and then some.

April 24, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
features

A Requiem for the Natural World

Opera Queensland's production of Verdi's Requiem for the Bleach* Festival will draw on the natural environment of the Gold Coast, with a few surprises thrown in.

April 24, 2019
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Verdi’s Requiem (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

MSO brings life and vigour to Verdi's mass for the dead.

April 12, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Verdi: Otello (Jonas Kaufmann, Royal Opera House/Pappano)

Given time, Kaufmann’s Moor will likely be more the merrier.

November 8, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Verdi: Opera arias (He Hui, Arena di Verona Orchestra/Brignoli)

Chinese star has her moments, just a shame about the band.

November 8, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
news

West Australian Opera announces its 2019 season

Verdi's Macbeth, Sweeney Todd and La Traviata in the Park are on the cards for Perth audiences.

October 19, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Bruce Beresford: Verdi’s Otello is not the only one

Ahead of directing the Australian premiere of Rossini’s Otello, the legendary director waxes lyrical about the qualities of this overlooked masterwork.

October 15, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Verdi: Luisa Miller (Münchner Rundfunkorchester/Ivan Repušić)

Verdi’s early middle period gem gets a good polish.

October 11, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Riccardo Massi’s new Radamès for Opera Australia

The spinto tenor is embracing the chance to take a new look at Verdi's opera, with Davide Livermore directing a digitally staged production.

July 18, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
features

Irina Lungu: I would really prefer to sing Rigoletto

Soon to make her Australian debut in the role of Gilda, the Russian soprano talks about overcoming her scepticism about what is now a calling card role.

July 3, 2018

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