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Margarita Gritskova (Angelina) © David Kelly

The triumph of virtue: Rossini’s Cenerentola in Brisbane

By Sandra Bowdler, 29 April 2026

Margarita Gritskova leads a fine ensemble performance of Rossini’s most under-appreciated opera by Opera Queensland.

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Brisbane

29 Apr 2026

The triumph of virtue: Rossini’s Cenerentola in Brisbane

By Sandra Bowdler

Simon O'Neill (Florestan) © Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Back from the brink: two sopranos rescue Florestan in Sydney Symphony Fidelio

By Jeremy Eccles, 24 November 2022

Simone Young is made of stern stuff. With 30 hours to go before the concert performance, her Leonore falls ill. Can the show go on?

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Sydney

24 Nov 2022

Back from the brink: two sopranos rescue Florestan in Sydney

By Jeremy Eccles

Lauren Fagan (Violetta) and Kang Wang (Alfredo) © That Photography Place

Lauren Fagan and Kang Wang excel in Adelaide's new Traviata

By Brian Angus, 25 August 2022

Sarah Giles directs a no-frills production for the State Opera of South Australia, but one that brims with emotion.

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Adelaide

25 Aug 2022

Lauren Fagan and Kang Wang excel in Adelaide's new Traviata

By Brian Angus

A compelling Parsifal from Victorian Opera in Melbourne

By Brian Angus, 20 February 2019

The Australian Youth Orchestra was full of poise and maturity and all the singing was impressive in Roger Hodgman's production.

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Melbourne

20 Feb 2019

A compelling Parsifal from Victorian Opera in Melbourne

By Brian Angus