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Fine singing but messy staging: Le Comte Ory at New Zealand Opera
Director Simon Phillips takes the opportunity to reshape the setting of Rossini's comic opera to modern-day New Zealand.
A giggle a minute: Il turco in Italia in Sydney
Turco inspired many a great opera director in the past; understandably, as it offers plenty of splendid comic situations. Simon Phillips' hilarious 2014 production is revived by Opera Australia.
New Zealand Opera’s L’elisir d’amore: an evergreen charmer
Charming and hilarious by turn, this production fields a largely young and Kiwi cast.
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...
Verdi remastered: Otello on the high seas
Imagine a 21st century aircraft carrier on station in the Middle East instead of a 15th century Cyprus garrison. And, surprise, surprise, it seems to fit the story even better!
Opera Australia at Sydney Festival: The Turk in Italy
Opera Australia's laugh-out-loud production of Il Turco in Italia (“The Turk in Italy”) by Rossini at the Sydney Opera House combines vocal excellence and strong characterisation.