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Classical Music, Opera
news

West Australian Opera commissions new Noongar-language work

Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse will create an opera about the traditional story of the magpie and crow.

June 30, 2020
Classical Music, Opera
features

Hold the line

We speak to director Katt Osborne about adapting Menotti’s The Telephone for WA Opera in the time of coronavirus.

June 25, 2020
Opera
Live Review

Review: Hansel and Gretel (West Australian Opera, Perth Festival)

Fine performances and Sohan Ariel Hayes’ stunning visuals make for a magical Opera in the Park.

February 24, 2020
Classical Music, Opera
news

West Australian Opera announces its 2020 season

Highlights include a new work by Tim Finn, the return of Emma Matthews, and a production from Glyndebourne.

October 18, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
features

Double Toil and Trouble

What do you do with a chorus of witches? And a less than heroic hero? These are just some of the challenges Verdi’s Macbeth poses for a director, says Stuart Maunder.

October 9, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
news

West Australian Opera recognises two rising stars

Shania Eliassen and Matthew Dixon were presented with awards after attending a masterclass with Richard Bonynge.

September 2, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
news

Perth Festival reveals first shows for 2020

Concert performances of Fidelio by WASO, the return of Cloudstreet and a celebration of Gurrumul are among the shows announced.

August 27, 2019
Classical Music, Opera
news

Limelight’s top shows of 2018: Opera

With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the operas that wowed our critics in 2018.

December 4, 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
Live Review

Review: Carmen (West Australian Opera)

Strong vocalists and a nuanced handling of Bizet's women characters.

July 25, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
news

Mezzo Fleuranne Brockway wins Royal College of Music Scholarship

The Australian International Opera Awards has partnered with the Royal College of Music this year, seeing Brockway further her vocal studies in London.

May 8, 2018
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: The Merry Widow (West Australian Opera)

Bubbling over with opulence, it doesn't get more fun than this.

July 16, 2017

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