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Opera review: Satyagraha in Concert, Opera Australia

An excellent show of musicality from cast and orchestra, but a divisive musical style and modern political dilemmas may put…

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Opera review: The Pirates of Penzance, G&S Fest

Featuring clever staging, colourful costumes, cheeky comedy and beautiful work from the ASO and SOSA, this production is a delight.

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Opera review: Ferruccio Furlanetto In Concert, Melbourne Recital Centre

A world-class performance that is a bitter reminder of Opera Australia’s slim pickings in Melbourne this year.

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Opera review: Melbourne, Cheremushki, Arts Centre Melbourne

An aggressively Melbourne (tote bag included) version of the Russian original opera.

opera singers on stage for La Boheme at Sydney Opera House
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Opera review: La Bohème, Opera Australia

While Gale Edward's version of the opera goes out with a spectacular bang, this retiring production will endure in people's…

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Opera review: Don Giovanni, Opera Australia

Ukrainian baritone Andrei Kymach thrills as Mozart’s doomed reprobate.

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Opera review: Antarctica and Sun & Sea, Sydney Festival

Antarctica was a fresh, exciting and enthralling production that asked as many questions as it attempted to present.

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Opera review: A Christmas Carol

Victorian Opera’s updated Melburnian take on Dickens’ classic morality tale brings a new perspective to the social problems of our…

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Opera Review: Carmen on Cockatoo Island, Opera Australia

A strong retelling of a timeless tale with always relevant social themes.

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Opera review: A Celebration of Opera by Voxalis

The finale to Voxalis’ inaugural program for 2022 offered a tantalising mix of opera favourites with some welcome lesser-known repertoire.

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