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Opera Australia revives spectacular storybook Turandot
Amber Wagner delivers a thrilling performance in Opera Australia's revival of Graeme Murphy's Turandot – a spectacular feast for both the ears and eyes.
Making a strong case for Verdi's Stiffelio
Show-stealing bass singing from Krisztián Cser and an immensely powerful Act 2 make a persuasive case for Verdi's neglected predecessor to Rigoletto.
Tosca under Nazi occupation breaks hearts
Splendid performances and a Nazi makeover turns Puccini's political tragedy into a visceral experience.
Oldie but goodie: La bohème at the Hungarian State Opera
A warhorse on its own, Kálmán Nádasdy's 79-year-old production works surprisingly well, providing a nice evening's entertainment with a dedicated cast.
Visually striking Turandot in Sydney
While the billboard advertisements focussed on the presence of the ‘hit aria “Nessun dorma”’, there was much else to enjoy in this Turandot revival in Sydney: a lively, rich production and a strong cast headed by Lise Lindstrom and Yonghoon Lee.
A high-calibre, cavorting, colour-coded comedy
Opera Australia’s Falstaff in Melbourne brings freshness to this almost 20-year-old production. Contributing to its success is an outstanding Falstaff...