Review: Peter Grimes (Teatro alla Scala)
When three Australians appear on the same bill at one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, it’s an occasion worthy of celebration.
When three Australians appear on the same bill at one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, it’s an occasion worthy of celebration.
Standing in for Daniel Barenboim, Christian Thielemann delivers a musical triumph, while director Dmitri Tcherniakov succeeds in honouring Wagner's dramatic intentions.
Valentin Schwarz's new production cannot overwhelm the music conducted by Cornelius Meister, but it would be better served as a TV mini-series with its own original music and script.
This absorbing, meditative piece featuring poetry by Leonard Cohen and music by Philip Glass is sure to trigger a good discussion.
Melbourne Opera and IOpera present a rollicking co-production of Kurt Weill's and Bertolt Brecht's rarely staged satirical three-act opera.
Despite fracturing his coccyx earlier in the day, Yonghoon Lee gave a bravura performance as Otello, with some inspired last-minute directorial changes to accomodate his injury.
ACOCo. has confidently emerged from the pandemic with an endearing family (or picnic-with-a-friend) opera, based on Lewis Carroll's famous story.
IOpera provide a well-conceived and pleasurably diverting picture of Handel’s little masterwork, showing that young blood is inspiring the future of opera in Australia.
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
Deborah Cheetham's new family opera, produced by Victorian Opera, is a delightful, insightful work that you can now view digitally on demand. Let's hope it is able to play live soon.
Director and choreographer Matthew Barclay’s Carmen is a handsome looking production that more than satisfies the demands of a travelling outfit on its way to in excess of 30 cities
Victorian Opera showcases Bizet's opera at its best in this performance at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Canberra's new National Opera makes an impressive debut with a handsome production and some mouthwatering vocal artistry.