A modest yet mostly satisfying production of Beethoven’s only opera.

A humble yet powerful opera about the transgender experience makes its Australian debut.

The Russian soprano, who made her La Scala debut at just 23 years old, talks to Justine Nguyen about her lucky breaks, the extraordinary musicianship of Renata Scotto, and saying goodbye to Gilda.

In the 250th anniversary year of Beethoven’s birth, Melbourne Opera is tackling his only opera, Fidelio. Conductor Anthony Negus discusses the work’s power and the influence of one of its greatest interpreters.

Jansson J. Antmann talks to Neil Armfield and artist Abdul Abdullah about how religious, sexual and identity politics feature in many of the works in this year's Adelaide Festival.

Discover our readers' and critics' favourite artists of 2019, learn about Beethoven's final tempestuous year, and celebrate Musica Viva as it turns 75.

Discover our readers' and critics' favourite artists of 2019, learn about Beethoven's final tempestuous year, and celebrate Musica Viva as it turns 75.

Kang Wang thrills as Rodolfo in an impressive house debut.

Voted Limelight's Australian Artist of the Year 2019 by our critics, the Yorta Yorta soprano and composer looks ahead to an extraordinarily busy 2020 season.

For opera lovers the world over, Giacomo Puccini epitomises Italian opera. Phillip Sametz examines the life and career of one of opera’s most successful musical dramatists.

With the year drawing to a close, we look back over the operas that wowed our critics in 2019.

DiDonato and Nézet-Séguin make a bold case for a woman's-eye view of Schubert's winter journey.