The iconic Madama Butterfly on Sydney Harbour opens on 24th March, running through to 23rd April. The spectacular outdoor production by Handa Opera first premiered in 2014, and included conductor Brian Castles-Onion AM and Principal Baritone Michael Honeyman, who both return for this latest series. We spoke to both stars about Puccini’s well-loved opera, and […]
Adriana Lecouvreur makes its Australian premiere at the iconic Sydney Opera House this February. Fondly described as “the operatic equivalent of Sunset Boulevard” by The Guardian, Rosetta Cucchi’s opera runs from 20th February – 7th March 2023. Ahead of this exciting debut, we spoke to two of the production’s stars, conductor Leonardo Sini and baritone […]
Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini AM has announced his final season for Opera Australia after 13 years at the helm of the national opera company, with a year-long celebration of some of the world’s finest singers and musical talent with performances in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The 2023 Season In a clear indication of Opera Australia’s […]
Madama Butterfly returns to Sydney Opera House this June – July, following a two-year hiatus. The Opera Australia production is set to wow crowds once more, with the unique interpretation taking place at the Joan Sutherland Theatre for an eagerly-anticipated run from 29th June – 30th July. Madama Butterfly at Sydney Opera House After receiving […]
Opera Australia stars Andrea Battistoni and Diego Torre are set to star in the Melbourne production of Mefistofele on 25 & 27 May 2022. Ahead of this rarely performed opera, we talk to the world-renowned conductor and tenor about the production, their ties to the music, and what we can look forward to from Opera […]
Opera Australia presents two performances of Maria Stuarda, on 23rd and 25th March. Ahead of this exciting concert, we speak to Romanian Mezzo-Soprano Carmen Topciu, and Italian Maestro Renato Palumbo. Maria Stuarda “A throne is not made for two… Which Queen will rule her country and his heart? Every aria demands greatness. Some interpretations transcend […]
Hello again TheatrePeople! Today I am so excited to introduce you to one of the most established leading musical supervisors and conductors in Britain, Stephen Brooker. Stephen was the Conductor and Musical Director for the film of Les Misérables, conducted the Oscars – 85th Academy Awards, and composed and orchestrated music for the Jaguar XE Launch (2016) and Range Rover (2017), and beyond.
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