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Three state operas unite for feminist La Traviata

Director Sarah Giles and Opera Queensland’s Patrick Nolan discuss the themes of their new opera and explain why it is…

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Opera review: Madama Butterfly, Opera Australia

A contemporary take on Puccini's classic opera.

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Why opera companies should explain themselves better

Peter Tregear argues more needs to be done to help opera audiences contextualise the art form beyond the vocal spectacular.

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Opera review: Lohengrin

A celebrated tenor performs one of his most iconic roles along with a well supported cast.

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Opera review: Voss

Australia’s own ‘grand opera’ fills the stage for one night only thanks to State Opera South Australia and Victorian Opera.

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Opera review: The Turn of the Screw

Henry James's classic text is reconfigured into a haunting chamber opera in this new State Opera SA production.

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Opera review: The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

A classic 90-year-old opera still has topical currency.

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Voss opera returns after 30 years in the wilderness

Based on Patrick White’s novel, the operatic adaptation has not been staged in Australia since 1990.

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Long live opera thanks to digital library

A national digital library dedicated to opera is furthering the sector’s commitment to preserving the art form.

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How to make your tour greener

A new toolkit will help performing arts companies reduce the environmental impact of their tours.

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