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Elijah Moshinsky's Rigoletto revived splendidly at Opera Australia

Ernesto Petti (Rigoletto) © Keith Saunders
Could this be the last triumphant outing for the late, great Elijah Moshinksy's moving production of Rigoletto?
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An underwhelming Madama Butterfly in Sydney

A mid-performance jump-in by tenor Thomas Strong saves the show on the opening night of this revival of Graeme Murphy's production.
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Treasure in the rubble: Jonas Kaufman makes Australian stage debut

Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in Olivier Py's dour and symbolism-heavy Lohengrin, set in post-war Berlin.
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Iconic Turandot production returns to Opera Australia

Graeme Murphy's legendary staging of Puccini's final opera remains a vital combination of strong storytelling and visual panache.
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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.

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Making an entrance: Opera Australia returns with glitzy Merry Widow

After almost a year off stage, Opera Australia returns with this visually stunning, 1920s-inspired production of the perennial operetta favourite.

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