Opera Archives

In September this year, Allans Music & Billy Hyde announced it would be closing its doors, sending shockwaves throughout the

Opera Australia: Emma Matthews’ marvellous madness

The enduring popularity of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor can perhaps be compared to childbirth: the beautiful music and emotional power

I had not seen Madama Butterfly by Puccini prior to last night. Nonetheless, to those friends of mine who were

Opera Australia's full priced opera tickets go for up to $280 a pop, so it's no wonder the art form

AussieTheatre’s Ben Neutze caught up with choreographic legend Kelley Abbey at the final dress rehearsal of her opera debut –

There’s still an odd belief that capital A Arty Farty festivals should open with an opera. Opera is grand and

The Helpmann Awards are over for another year, and for those not fortunate enough to see the event live at

Moffatt Oxenbould’s 1997 production of Madama Butterfly is one of those shows Opera Australia wheels back out every few years

In his final opera program as Musical Director for Victorian Opera, Richard Gill’s confirms his philosophy of programming rarely performed