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Opera Australia's 2019 Melbourne program is minus one highlight
It's a five-production season, but Melburnians miss out on one of OA's most interesting offerings: a brand new opera about Brett Whiteley.
- by Nick Galvin
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Opera reviews
Opera gets a Donald Trump makeover
Melbourne Opera's production of Der Rosenkavalier has imagination but could benefit from surtitles.
- by Bridget Davies
Stacey Alleaume sings Fiorilla in Opera Australia production The Turk in Italy
"To jump up and be in the leading lady role is incredible," Stacey Alleaume says.
- by Nick Galvin
Opera reviews
Stuart Skelton charms the crowd, but his voice remains the hero
No matter how big an opera star might be, Melbourne audiences crave a performance with personality.
- by Bridget Davies
Opera reviews
Young Australian opera singers finding a voice in the heart of Europe
A grant for Australian opera singers is helping them get a foothold in Germany.
- by Bridget Davies
Music reviews
Aida review: Daring production lights up the stage
Opera Australia triumphs with a very human drama amid glitzy exoticism.
- by Harriet Cunningham
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Arts
William Tell technically misses mark but production, and son, survive
Victorian Opera's long-awaited production of Rossini's final opera is very nearly a bull's eye.
- by Bridget Davies
Opera House
Facing the music: Opera Australia makes its boldest move
All eyes are on Opera Australia as the company reportedly becomes the first in the world to stage an entirely digital production.
- by Nick Galvin
Arts
Victorian Opera turns Rossini's William Tell into a dystopian drama
The opera, rarely staged in Australia, gets a futuristic makeover with a cast of virtuoso singers.
- by Hannah Francis
Opera reviews
Rigoletto review: a revival full of dramatic power
Even with lavish crowd scenes, this Opera Australia production foregrounds emotions.
- by Peter McCallum