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West Australian Opera celebrates its 50th anniversary

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Opera and circus: strange bedfellows

Contemporary art form meets 17th century tradition; an unlikely pairing rich with potential.

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Carmen: Opera Australia

Carmen gets new life with a decent dose of colour straight from the streets of Cuba, joining the new chic…

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Turandot: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

A fire breathing dragon, fireworks, projections, craned-in singers and dancers as human streamers – Turandot amps up the spectacle

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Opera in the Park 2016: Gianni Schicchi

Signor Puccini would surely have been proud to see such a well-produced and realised interpretation of his work.

Opinions & Analysis

Why we need to cancel Opera Australia’s national status

Opera Australia is not really a national company. It should become the State Opera of NSW and support should be…

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Cloudstreet: an opera in Australian vernacular

Audiences won't need subtitles for a new opera, based on Tim Winton’s iconic novel set in suburban Perth and populated…

Opinions & Analysis

Opera costing more, losing audiences

The Federal Government pays an average of $60 for ticket-holder but opera is still losing both money and audiences. At…

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Public submissions sought for overdue Opera Review

A delayed National Opera Review report has been released and is open for comment from the the sector.

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A first-timer's guide to the opera

A first night at the opera turns out to be filled with surprises - not all of them on stage.

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