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Elijah Moshinsky's Rigoletto revived splendidly at Opera Australia

By Jeremy Eccles, 13 June 2023

Could this be the last triumphant outing for the late, great Elijah Moshinksy's moving production of Rigoletto?

*****

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By Zoltán Szabó, 29 June 2022

A mid-performance jump-in by tenor Thomas Strong saves the show on the opening night of this revival of Graeme Murphy's production.

***11

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By David Larkin, 14 May 2022

Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in Olivier Py's dour and symbolism-heavy Lohengrin, set in post-war Berlin.

****1

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By Zoltán Szabó, 12 January 2022

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

****1

By Brian Angus, 17 May 2021

Using bold digital panels, D-Wok has created stunning visual effects. World class singers provide an outstanding aural experience.

****1

****1

Melbourne

17 May 2021

Compelling to hear, amazing to see: Opera Australia’s Aida

By Brian Angus

By Chantal Nguyen, 05 January 2021

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

****1

****1

Sydney

05 Jan 2021

Making an entrance: Opera Australia returns with glitzy Merry Widow

By Chantal Nguyen