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Writhing snakes and nodding panthers: Opera Australia revives Aida
Despite high quality singing, arresting video cannot replace real direction in Davide Livermore’s digital production.
Sex, seagulls and sails: Opera Australia's Carmen on Cockatoo Island
Sydney may possess the most iconic opera house in the world, but Opera Australia ventured outdoors once more for a successful rock 'n' roll-themed Carmen on Cockatoo Island, with a stage positioned at water's edge.
Compelling to hear, amazing to see: Opera Australia’s Aida
Using bold digital panels, D-Wok has created stunning visual effects. World class singers provide an outstanding aural experience.
La traviata's dazzling return to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
Fireworks, party boats, Violetta swooping from a giant chandelier: soprano Stacey Alleaume triumphs in this magnificent restaging of Francesca Zambello's spectacular waterfront La traviata.
A triumph in miniature: Bluebeard's Castle at Opera Australia
Role and production debuts in no way diminished the psychological impact of this intense hour with Bartók and Balázs.
Kang Wang makes a striking Opera Australia debut in La bohème
Gale Edwards' popular revival, set in the 1930s Weimar Republic, brings visual delight and showcases Australian-Chinese tenor Kang Wang as Rodolfo.