Opera Articles

Scientists reveal what Callas should have sung

Medea’s final aria, hidden by Cherubini, sees the light of day after 200 years under charcoal.

July issue of Limelight: Maria Callas – The Ultimate Diva

A look at opera singers old and new, from Callas to Kaufmann, with more than a side glance at Shostakovich and Salieri.

Indigenous Australia's got operatic talent

National Indigenous Opera Company comes to Melbourne to nurture young Indigenous singers.

Merlyn Quaife heads Queen's Birthday honours

Soprano, who famously sang the Queen of the Night on horseback, receives the Order of Australia.

One choir, two stars, three birthdays

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs plan to pop the bubbly while Cheryl Barker and Stuart Skelton cut the cake(s).

Richard Mills withdraws from Opera Australia's Ring in Melbourne

The maestro leading one of Australian opera's largest and most expensive undertakings calls it quits, citing issues of "personal chemistry".

Decca to release complete Benjamin Britten box-set

Twenty labels have contributed to the 65-CD set, plus DVD and book, for the composer’s centenary.

Katherine Jenkins: Did she jump…?

Welsh Singer parts from her record label amidst claims that she was pushed after unreasonable demands.

NSW Governor launches Wagner Explorations

Marie Bashir gives Peter Bassett’s Ring Cycle lectures on Decca Eloquence the Royal seal of approval.

Bartoli embraces period Bellini

The mezzo soprano finds herself on top for once as she goes back to basics with an original instrument Norma.

Lohengrin to end with a wedding after all

Romance was in the air as Irish singer proposes to girlfriend onstage at Welsh National Opera.

Happy Birthday Wagner: have some cake!

Opera Australia celebrates the great man’s birthday with a life-sized Valkyrie helmet cake.

Kate Miller-Heidke's slow-lane to Damascus

Classically trained, I forsook opera to become a pop singer. After a long conversion I’ve found my way back to the light.

Live review: Victorian Opera’s Nixon in China

John Adams’ masterpiece is done full justice, proving itself the late 20th century’s great opera of ideas.

Gramophone Hall of Fame 2013 announced

Fifty new influential and inspiring individuals added to list of those who have changed classical music.

Julie Andrews to tour Australia

The legendary performer will appear on stage with an old pal from the Sound of Music.

Albert Lance has died

Legendary Aussie tenor passes away at 86 after a rich international career.

Jason Barry-Smith embraces his inner nerd

Opera Queensland’s baritone talks Rossini, six packs, bullock trains and stage disasters.

June issue of Limelight: Your essential guide to British music

The June issue focuses on the glorious musical tradition that is British music.

Arts proven to combat Alzheimers

New British study proves the benefits of the Arts in treating patients with debilitating mental disease.
 
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