Opera
Orientalism, a stain that taints Australian opera?
From yellowface to chinoiserie – Orientalism pervades Western stages, so will that include Adelaide Festival’s upcoming, lauded centrepiece opera?
Opera Australia and Pinchgut Opera announce inaugural collaboration
A story of religious devotion ending in martyrdom, Handel’s ‘Theodora’ will be staged in concert at Sydney Opera House.
Opera review: Orpheus & Eurydice, Sydney Festival
Far from detracting from the enjoyment, acrobats add to the complexities of this classic opera.
What our opera companies are offering in 2024
New leadership means new energy for major companies in an exciting year.
Opera review: Galileo, Victorian Opera
A bold and epic new opera from Richard Mills that almost reaches its potential.
Opera review: Götterdämmerung (The Ring Cycle), QPAC
Well-crafted and powerfully delivered, Götterdämmerung’s resounding success concluded a polished and exceptional Ring Cycle presented by Opera Australia in Brisbane.
Opera review: Siegfried (The Ring Cycle), QPAC
'Siegfried' offers some of Wagner’s finest singing in an opera that has its flaws alongside its emotional highs.    Â
Opera review: Die Walküre (The Ring Cycle), QPAC
Some very fine singing within a panoply of impressive digital imagery makes 'Die Walküre' a winner on many levels.Â
Opera review: Das Rheingold (The Ring Cycle), QPAC
Commencing Opera Australia’s 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' cycle in Brisbane, 'Das Rheingold' offers an impressive introduction to the tetralogy.   Â
Opera Review: The Marriage of Figaro, State Opera SA
Mozart’s delightful opera buffa gets a modern makeover.