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 […]
Don Giovanni runs at Sydney Opera House from 5th January – 17th February 2023. Ahead of this exciting production, we spoke to two of its stars, Andrei Kymach and Yuri Kissin. Don Giovanni He’s mad. He’s bad. He’s dangerous. But damn him to hell, his serenades are divine. It’s the last day of Don Giovanni’s […]
Gale Edwards’ enduring and much-loved production of La Bohème will celebrate its 200th performance when it returns to the Sydney Opera House this Summer. Puccini’s inspiring story of love persevering throughout life’s hardships has been moving audiences for generations and remains as relevant in today’s post pandemic society as it did when it premiered in 1896. La Bohème at […]
La Bohème runs at Sydney Opera House from 12th January – 11th March 2023. Ahead of this romantic production, we spoke to two of its stars, Danita Weatherstone and Rebecca Gulinello, who are sharing the role of Mimì. La Bohème On a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks. Two hands meet in the dark and four […]
Opera Australia have welcomed acclaimed director Jo Davies to take over the artistic reins of the country’s preeminent performing arts company. In a celebrated career spanning more than 20 years, Ms Davies is an award-winning director of opera, theatre and musical productions in the UK, Europe, and North America. The appointment of Jo Davies Opera Australia […]
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 […]
Daniel Sumegi is returning to Australia for the OA production of Carmen on Cockatoo Island, running from 25thNovember – 18th December 2022. The internationally acclaimed bass singer performs the role of Escamillo in this hugely ambitious outdoor production. In the thirty-second year of his career, Daniel Sumegi has sung over one hundred operatic roles on […]
Kate Gaul is the revival director for Opera Australia’s production of Attila, which runs from 29th October – 5thNovember. Kate has been directing full-time since completing a one-year NIDA Director’s course in 1996 and has established herself as a distinctive and inventive director, with productions for such companies as Pinchgut Opera, Belvoir St Theatre, Ensemble […]
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 […]
Opera Australia New Year’s Eve celebrations invite audiences to “dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind as you stroll towards the iconic sails”. Guests are invited to enjoy a few drinks overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour before taking their seats to hear all the biggest arias in the […]
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, […]
John Rayment is an acclaimed lighting director, who has created notable productions with Opera Australia. He is currently directing the digital production of Il Trovatore at Sydney Opera House, which will run from 15th – 30th July 2022. Ahead of this exciting interpretation, we talk to John about his illustrious career and what to expect […]
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 […]
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, […]
Shane Placentino is the Australian revival director of the OA production of Madama Butterfly. The classic opera will run from 29th June – 30th July at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Ahead of opening night, we talk to Shane Placentino about his fascinating career, and what we can look forward to from Graeme Murphy’s production […]
Rose Alice is an award-winning Rogue Ballerina and Choreographer, and cites dance as being her absolute purpose in life. Her career has taken her to stages around the world, including the Palais Garnier, The Royal Opera House, Lincoln Centre, The Royal Albert Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House and more. Rose has also […]
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 […]
Ahead of the exciting Australian premiere of La Juive this March, we speak to two of its stars, Diego Torre and Francisco Brito.
After pandemic restrictions shut down its opening in 2020, Olivier Py’s new production of La Juive will finally have its Australian premiere.
Opera Australia have announced the cast who will bring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera to Sydney Harbour in a new show-stopping, outdoor extravaganza. As the first major outdoor production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hugely successful The Phantom of the Opera in the show’s 35-year history, all eyes will be on this cast […]
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 […]
Opera Australia has partnered with The Bourne Foundation to offer year 11 and 12 students $20 tickets to see Puccini’s Turandot and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro during its summer season at the Sydney Opera House. School students with an interest in music, drama, fashion, art and design are invited to experience the joy of live opera, with subsidised tickets […]
Opera Australia has secured three of the world’s finest singers to make their Australian debuts in Sir David McVicar’s celebrated production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro at the Sydney Opera House this summer. A regular on the stage of Milan’s Teatro alla Scala and opera houses around Europe, impressive Italian baritone Mario Cassi will […]
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