Placido Domingo and James Levine, a pair of sentimental favourites and masterful talents, draw much audience affection at Met Opera’s revival of Ernani.
Met Opera: Ernani review [2015]
Met Opera: Don Carlo review [2015]
Five superb lead singers distinguish Met Opera’s revival of the 2010 co-production of Verdi’s epic drama Don Carlo.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Aida review
In a ravishing display of the depth of her extraordinary talent, American soprano Latonia Moore outshines camels, fireworks and dancing girls to walk away with the fourth annual Handa Opera on Sydney […]
MSO: The Damnation of Faust review
MSO presents a lustrous performance of Berlioz’s The Damnation of Faust, in which the superb orchestra, soloists and choirs create a whole that is greater than the not inconsiderable sum of its […]
Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Spanish Time and Gianni Schicchi review
Lyric Opera of Melbourne’s comic double bill does not quite achieve the polish of previous presentations, but in some ways that is a deliberate choice.
Opera Australia: Faust review [Sydney]
The gloriously melodious music of Gounod’s Faust is welcome in any season, but with a cast as superb as the design is extravagant, this production is one of opera’s must-see events of […]
Victorian Opera: The Flying Dutchman review
Returning opera to the mighty Palais Theatre, Victorian Opera match the spectacle of 3D animation with the quality of singing as Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman drops anchor in Port Phillip Bay.
Harvey Milk the Opera in Concert review
A classy concert presentation with plenty of polish, Harvey Milk the Opera proves to be a timely, absorbing, affecting piece.
Melbourne Opera: Der Freischütz review
Taking the sort of bold leap seldom, if ever, seen from the national company in recent years, Melbourne Opera proves they have the resources, talent and audience support to successfully stage rarely […]
Royal Opera: Andrea Chénier review
An artistic and vocal triumph, Royal Opera’s brand new production of Andrea Chénier is distinguished by its current starry cast, but is sure to remain a cherished production in the long term […]
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