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

Anchored by Kate Mulvany's terrific performance, this is a show that speaks directly to our troubled, complex times.

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

First recording of a Vinci opera preserved, all thanks to Handel.

Wagner’s magnum opus is seen in a new production with an enviable cast, A Little Night Music hits the stage, and Jessica Pratt returns with star mezzo Daniela Barcellona in tow.

As more than 60 masterpieces from the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg travel to Sydney, Justine Nguyen explores the lives and tastes of two pioneering Russian collectors of modern art.

It will be the first time that the Fellows have undertaken an international tour.

Beloved for her interpretations of the bel canto repertoire, and the beauty of her voice, the Spanish soprano dubbed La Superba has died at 85.

One of the foremost interpreters of Bach, the Hungarian-born, English pianist tells us about his favourite composer, what counts as interpretation, and studying with the fierce Ferenc Rados.

He will use his $20,000 cash prize to commission Alice Chance to write a piece for solo clarinet.

It’s iconic now, but it nearly didn’t happen, and its construction took its toll on all involved. As the Sydney Opera House turns 45 in the centenary of its architect’s birth, CEO Louise Herron talks about the “restrained” celebrations planned during the current major upgrade, and we share an extract from a new book about the people behind the white sails.

Stars of its annual concert series, celebrating its 10th year, include pianist Kirill Gerstein, early music pioneer Jordi Savall and soprano Nicole Car.