Norma
Lauded as the Everest of opera, the cast of this production certainly rose to the technical demands of Bellini’s Norma. The show is challenging both vocally and dramatically. Such a scandalous plot promises to amuse even...
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Norma
Following the critical and public success of The Flying Dutchman, Otello and Roberto Devereux, Melbourne Opera is once again turning its attention to acclaimed bel-canto operas as it stages Bellini’s masterpiece Norma a...
Ghost Sonata
Opera Australia presents the Australian premiere of Aribert Reimann’s rarely presented work, Ghost Sonata, in a dark new production by Greg Eldridge and staged in the industrial surrounds of the company’s scenery worksho...
Victorian Opera reveals its largest and most eclectic year with Season...
From Richard Strauss to The Who, Victorian Opera, in 2020, will appeal to broad musical tastes in a season featuring revered musicians including conductor Simone Young, German soprano Marlis Petersen – Berlin Philh...
Madama Butterfly
Your response to this production will no doubt depend on how many other productions of Madama Butterfly you’ve experienced. If your preference is for a storybook telling of the tragic tale of a woman forced by the betray...
Whiteley
During one of the most lyrical arias in this opera, gazing from the balcony of their home overlooking Lavendar Bay, Wendy sings to Brett Whiteley, Don’t look at me. Look at what I see. It’s a moment that succinctly pinpo...
Madama Butterfly all set to tour across Australia
Following its performance to a sold out audience at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday evening (13 July), John Bell’s highly acclaimed Madama Butterfly is set to tour the north of Australia, from Queensland’s sunny beache...
Whiteley
Opera Australia’s newly commissioned work about the turbulent life of iconic Australian artist Brett Whiteley and his vivacious wife Wendy will have its world premiere at the Sydney Opera House on 15 July 2019. Brett Whi...
