Opera Australia’s production of Tannhäuser features exclusive debut appearances from two local singing sensations this May. Melbourne-born talents, baritone Samuel Dundas and soprano Anna-Louise Cole, will both feature in Wagner’s Tannhäuser in two special concert performances at Hamer Hall on 17th and 20th May. The pair will bring Wagner’s epic tale of seduction and song to life alongside a cast […]
David McVicar’s highly celebrated production of Don Giovanni, the dramatic tale of the infamous Casanova’s final days, returns to the Sydney Opera House this January. Complete with murder, revenge, and paranormal intervention, this season of one of Mozart’s most highly regarded operas will feature a number of exciting debuts by local and international artists. About OA’s production […]
Warwick Doddrell is the revival director for Opera Australia’s new production of La Traviata, running from 22nd October – 4th November at Sydney Opera House. Warwick is an award-winning director from Western Australia, creating intimate, visceral and energetic productions. Based in Sydney, he has a degree in film production and studied for his Master’s degree (Directing) […]
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 […]
Rising star, Soprano Stacey Alleaume reprises her role of Violetta in Opera Australia’s La Traviata at Sydney Opera House. The production runs from 5th – 29th July, and again from 22nd October – 4th November, with Alleaume performing in the first run of the classic opera. Stacey Alleaume Renowned for her voice of remarkable beauty, […]
OA TV is a new viewing platform from Opera Australia on Demand. This June sees the digital release of La Traviata, the 2021 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production. Starring leading lady Stacey Alleaume, who is reprising her role as Violetta in Elijah Moshinsky’s production live at Sydney Opera House from 5 – 29th July, […]
OA presents Lohengrin at Arts Centre Melbourne between 14th – 24th May 2022. Ahead of opening night, we talk to Soprano star Emily Magee who is making her debut with Opera Australia in their Autumn season. Lohengrin In a romance of mythical proportions, our Knight of the Swan rescues his damsel asking only one thing […]
La Traviata at Arts Centre Melbourne runs from 4th – 28th May 2022 with Opera Australia. The world’s most-performed opera, composed by Giuseppe Verdi, is excitedly anticipated in the OA Autumn season. We talk to two of the production’s stars, Mezzo Soprano Celeste Haworth, and Baritone Andrew Moran ahead of opening night. La Traviata Raise […]
Opera Australia presents their production of The Marriage of Figaro, which is currently running throughout February at the stunning Sydney Opera House. We spoke with three of the opera’s stars about their return to the stage – Mario Cassi, Ekaterina Morozova, and Tommaso Barea. The Marriage of Figaro A chaotic whirlwind of mistaken identities makes […]
Tenor Yonghoon Lee and soprano Karah Son – South Koreans are coming to Australia to lead the casts opposite each other in both Turandot (12 Jan – 14 Mar, although they both play the first half of the run) and Otello (19 Feb – 19 Mar) – a rare event. Yonghoon will play Calàf and Otello while Karah plays Liù and Desdemona. […]
Feel like you don’t know you Bizet from your Verdi? Your Turandot from your Rigoletto? Then Opera Australia’s Great Opera Hits it for you.
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