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Classical Music, Opera
news

New Zealand rocker Tim Finn to write major new opera

Split Enz frontman lands Australia’s most ambitious operatic commission of recent years. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

November 12, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
news

Flying Dutchman’s curse strikes at Victorian Opera

Petra Lang and Vitalij Kowalijow pull out of Wagner opera citing vocal difficulties with demanding roles. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

October 12, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
features

Place your bets as Victorian Opera’s youngsters take on King Herod

The 'Voices of Tomorrow' aim to avoid a massacre in Victorian Opera's annual youth production.

October 2, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: The Riders (Victorian Opera)

Tim Winton’s acclaimed novel comes to life in stylish new opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

September 29, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Norma (Victorian Opera)

Great voices and a concert setting helps make sense of plot. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 26, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
news

Petra Lang’s debut and Teddy’s Sweeney to hit Victorian Opera

Birthday cheer will flow as freely as Moët, as Victorian Opera celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2015.

August 6, 2014
Classical Music, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera
Live Review

Review: Into the Woods (Victorian Opera)

Fine Melbourne cast make the most of Sondheim's fractured fairy-tales.

July 24, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: La Traviata (Victorian Opera)

Vocal pleasures and some real star turns, but too many mirrors reflect badly on Verdi’s drama. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

May 18, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
features

Jessica Pratt: Tempted home by a Traviata

The coloratura, who has become an Italian-based European star, talks about life, Italy, opera and her dog. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

May 12, 2014
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre
news

Masked Ball dominates Green Rooms but no musical is up to scratch

Opera Australia’s new Verdi tops the poll with Melbourne Theatre Company the other judges favourite. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

February 18, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
features

Lisa Gasteen: Much more than just witches and bitches

The Wagnerian soprano who thought she'd never sing again is looking at a fuller diary than ever.

February 17, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
news

Victorian Opera announces its stars of the future

Eight young artists to get hands on practical experience with a major opera company. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

February 12, 2014
Classical Music, Opera
news

Tim Winton premiere at heart of Victorian Opera’s 2014 Season

Richard Mills announces a new opera from Iain Grandage, a legendary Traviata and another Sondheim musical. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 28, 2013

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