The composer, conductor and Artistic Director of Victorian Opera discusses his new opera The Butterfly Lovers, based on a famous Chinese legend about doomed lovers who finally find freedom when their spirits are transformed into butterflies.
Catherine Foster makes a stunning Australian debut in a concert of Strauss’ Greek tragedy.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
A round-up of our recent news reports.
It’s hard enough for an opera company to survive without government funding, but staging Wagner’s Ring Cycle is something else. We trace the history of Melbourne Opera, which is presenting Australia’s first regional Ring Cycle in Bendigo.
Rewarding excellence across a range of musical genres and categories, the awards return with an in-person ceremony next month.
Stuart Maunder will take over the role from outgoing Artistic Director Richard Mills in October 2023.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
The Wedding Singer swept the musical theatre categories as the Green Room Awards recognised productions throughout the last two years.
Greg Eldridge argues that with OA and VO looking for new artistic directors, there is much to discuss about the future role of opera companies in Australia.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
A welcome revival of Weill and Brecht’s follow-up to The Threepenny Opera.
It's third time lucky for the long overdue Australian premiere of the classic rock opera.
