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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.

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Opera review: Women of the Pietà

Soprano Miriam Allan is joined by a chorus of 12 women and an ensemble of expert orchestral players in service…

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Opera review: Iolanthe

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

Chorus and ensemble of Opera Australia's Rigoletto
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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?

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Opera review: La Traviata

Three state opera companies join forces to stage a pleasing retelling of Verdi’s most beloved opera.

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Where are the development programs for women opera directors?

Whereas state theatre companies have taken a proactive role in investing in development programs for women directors and other creatives,…

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The secret art of conducting

Conductors including Vanessa Scammell, Asher Fisch and Nicholas Braithwaite discuss their roles and their relationships with orchestras.

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New Artistic Director for Victorian Opera

Stuart Maunder AM is moving states and companies, farewelling State Opera South Australia to lead the flagship Victorian company.

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A show to die for

Chronically ill and disabled people are already familiar with judging risks to their lives. What can they teach the performing…

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Opera review: Il Trovatore

Opera Australia's re-imagining of Verdi’s story of love, revenge, persecution and revolution as a dystopian critique of the repression of…

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