Opera

$3 million bequest ensures opera award in perpetuity
A major philanthropic gift and a transition to new management will see the Australian International Opera Award renamed as the…

Venice Biennale blockbusters to land in Sydney bigger and better
Two acclaimed works from the Venice Biennale will be reimagined for Sydney’s audience in 2023.

Opera Review: Carmen on Cockatoo Island, Opera Australia
A strong retelling of a timeless tale with always relevant social themes.

Opera review: A Celebration of Opera by Voxalis
The finale to Voxalis’ inaugural program for 2022 offered a tantalising mix of opera favourites with some welcome lesser-known repertoire.

Opera review: La Traviata
A polished production of Verdi's masterwork about the colourful life and death of a Parisian courtesan.

Warwick Adeney steps down from the QSO Â
Ushering in a new era for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as a legendary concertmaster retires and a new management team…

Has opera lost its mojo?
The National Opera Report warned of a lack of 'vibrancy' in opera. A new research project hopes to find it.

Opera review: Women of the PietÃ
Soprano Miriam Allan is joined by a chorus of 12 women and an ensemble of expert orchestral players in service…

Opera review: Iolanthe
Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe was given star treatment by the opera students of Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

Opera Australia’s Lyndon Terracini bows out with a starry flourish
OA's outgoing Artistic Director throws a celebratory season. But will Melbourne opera lovers feel left out of the party?