Director Constantine Costi details the challenges and excitements of adapting two works by Weill and Brecht for the tiny stage at Sydney's Old Fitz.

This spectacular co-production of Halévy's 1835 opera couldn't have been grander, while offering a powerful reminder that everyone suffers when hate prevails.

This momentous double bill was yet another must-see event in the opening weekend at the 2022 Adelaide Festival.

Barrie Kosky’s stupendous onstage cavalcade (featuring performers from Russia and Ukraine) is a masterful meditation on the lunacy that drives civilisations to ruin.

The standing ovation and tears that greeted the world premiere of this oratorio about an infamous gay-hate crime are testimony for the need for such a work.

Opera Australia's Otello is a must-see, not only for the incredible vocal and musical forces on show, but to witness Yonghoon Lee’s history-making role debut.

One of the most sought-after choreographers, with several new projects in development around the world, Robert Bondara talks about the Australian premiere of Take Me With You at West Australian Ballet.

In the first of three articles, Shaun Rennie offers some fascinating insights into his work on OA's La Bohème and Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour, as well as Bell Shakespeare's new musical The Lovers.

Opera Australia marks Mozart’s 266th birthday with Figaro, and it would be hard to imagine a better celebration of the composer’s genius.

Award-winning baritone Mariusz Kwiecień retired from performing in 2020 and is now Artistic Director at the Wrocław Opera. He explains how he's been attracting audiences in their thousands.

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