In an all too rare foray into twentieth century Russian opera, Opera Australia showcases a large local cast of shining talents in The Love for Three Oranges.
Opera Australia: The Love for Three Oranges review
Opera Australia: Carmen review [Sydney 2016]
Veteran stage director John Bell helms an emotionally taut new production of Carmen, contrasting the savage drama with the gaudy frivolity of everyday life. This premiere season is set apart by an […]
Helpmann Nominations 2016 Announced
Covering a unique mix of opera, dance, music theatre, plays, live music and more, the 2016 Helpmann Nominations were announced this evening at performing arts venues around Australia. Read on for all […]
Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Il Signor Bruschino review
Glistening with hand polished sparkle, Lyric Opera’s colourful new staging of Rossini’s one-act comedy Il Signor Bruschino is a frothy delight.
Opera Australia: Luisa Miller review [Melbourne 2016]
A superb company of singers and a gleaming black and white staging bring an air of polished perfection to this Melbourne season of rarely-seem Verdi opera Luisa Miller.
Opera Australia: The Pearlfishers review [Melbourne]
Bizet’s charming score has made The Pearlfishers a bit of an Australian favourite, but even the carefully considered direction of Michael Gow is not quite enough to sharpen the ill-conceived concept and […]
Opera Australia: La Bohème review [Melbourne 2016]
Evergreen world favourite La Bohème is always a popular choice, and when enhanced by the performances of such glorious singers it is easy to appreciate its enduring appeal.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Turandot review
Now in its fifth year, Opera Australia would seem to have perfected the presentation of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour as a Major Event. This year’s offering, Turandot, is intelligent, lavish, slick […]
Victorian Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor review
Showcasing the stunning talents of leading lady Jessica Pratt, Victorian Opera presents a highly traditional new staging of Donizetti’s classic bloodbath Lucia di Lammermoor.
Met Opera: Roberto Devereux review
Met Opera’s stunning production for their premiere season of Roberto Devereux boasts four world-class singers in the leading roles.
Man in Chair 