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'It's bloody good': Opera strikes back at Hitler's musical vandalism
Ernst Krenek's opera Jonny Strikes Up - a massive hit in 1927 - takes the stage again after decades of neglect.
- by Barney Zwartz
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Ghost Sonata is strikingly modern but its meaning is opaque
Opera Australia admirably handles a difficult score, but viewers would do well to read up before they go.
- by Bridget Davies
MeToo movement
Placido Domingo withdraws from Met Opera after harassment reports
The Metropolitan Opera announced Tuesday that Placido Domingo had agreed to withdraw from his slate of scheduled performances at the opera house following allegations of sexual harassment.
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Production doesn't do powerhouse diva Dix justice
The poky Athenaeum is too small for Australian Helena Dix at her peak in Bellini’s 1831 opera Norma.
- by Bridget Davies
Sex & relationships
Taryn Fiebig on #MeToo: 'Men are more intelligent and deeper than we give them credit for'
The opera singer discusses her career, #MeToo in Australia and her cancer battle.
- by Robyn Doreian
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A depressing reflection on happiness
This is a work that could have become dated, but has been given enduring relevance and force.
- by Peter Macallum
Arts
Victorian Opera sets the template with 2020 season
VO has unveiled the largest and most eclectic program in the company's history.
- by Bridget Davies
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Fly review: an emotional slice of Australian opera history
The chance to witness a slice of Australian opera history rears its head with Fly, which was last performed 35 years ago.
- by Bridget Davies
Performing arts
Saddling up to meet the audience challenge
Opera Australia has unveiled a broad-ranging 2020 program that includes two musicals as part of its constant push to attract audiences.
- by Nick Galvin