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Victorian Opera and Opera Australia have announced their first ever collaboration

In a year that is light on OA’s Melbourne offerings, a new collaboration between it and VO offers food for…

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Opera Australia appoints Jo Davies as Artistic Director

The award-winning Welsh director will relocate to Australia in late 2023; Lindy Hume will curate an 2024 summer season in…

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$3 million bequest ensures opera award in perpetuity

A major philanthropic gift and a transition to new management will see the Australian International Opera Award renamed as the…

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Venice Biennale blockbusters to land in Sydney bigger and better

Two acclaimed works from the Venice Biennale will be reimagined for Sydney’s audience in 2023.

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Opera Australia’s Lyndon Terracini bows out with a starry flourish

OA's outgoing Artistic Director throws a celebratory season. But will Melbourne opera lovers feel left out of the party?

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New Artistic Director for Victorian Opera

Stuart Maunder AM is moving states and companies, farewelling State Opera South Australia to lead the flagship Victorian company.

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Voss opera returns after 30 years in the wilderness

Based on Patrick White’s novel, the operatic adaptation has not been staged in Australia since 1990.

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Long live opera thanks to digital library

A national digital library dedicated to opera is furthering the sector’s commitment to preserving the art form.

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Why vaccine passports are the future of live performance

Masks and vaccinations have helped European theatres safely reopen, says Adelaide Festival's Rachel Healy.

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Opera Australia announces new CEO

Fiona Allan has been appointed as Opera Australia’s next Chief Executive Officer. 

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