IFAC HANDA AUSTRALIAN SINGING COMPETITION

For up and coming young singers, particularly those studying opera, the path to a professional career may seem to be extremely narrow and fraught with challenges. In Europe, there is ample population for audiences and many tertiary courses / tutors …

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OPERA AUSTRALIA: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

Above: This revival production of The Marriage of Figaro succeeds with its naturalist sets, costumes and a cast capable of celebrating Mozart’s musical, dramatic and comedic impact. Featured image: Richard Anderson as Dr Bartolo and Dominica Matthews as Marcellina. Images:

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RUSALKA | OPERA AUSTRALIA | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Review: Sydney Premier Production of Rusalka by Dvorak

5 stars

Wagner’s Ring Cycle presents a magical, supernatural world much loved by Set and Costume Designers. The operas provide incredible opportunities to stretch the imagination into the world of fantasy. Sydney, …

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CARMEN | OPERA AUSTRALIA | PREMIER PRODUCTION

Carmen Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks, World Premier Production

Last night, Opera Australia launched their 2025 Winter season with a bang at Sydney Opera House. Georges Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most popular and most performed operas in the …

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THE FAIRY QUEEN | PINCHGUT OPERA

How on earth is Pinchgut Opera going to follow up their new production of Purcell’s “The Fairy Queen”? This time, they have truly outdone themselves with an awe inspiring spectacle. The baroque opera features music chock full of exquisite …

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SEVEN DEADLY SINS & MAHAGONNY SONGSPIEL

Directed by Spark Sanders-Robinson
Conducted by Philip Eames

Featuring pianist Nathaniel Kong

Music by Kurt Weill | Libretto by Bertolt Brecht – 4 Stars

The Seven Deadly Sins, composed in 1933 in Germany, is a ‘sung ballet’ that seamlessly

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LA TRAVIATA AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Opera Australia opened La Traviata last night at the Joan Sutherland Theatre in Sydney Opera House. With a big cruise ship in Circular Quay there were many Americans in the audience and the house was filled to overflowing. The …

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