The quality cast purred, but glorious roars are required to jolt audiences from placid enjoyment of Opera Australia’s gorgeous 24-year-old production of this Verdi classic.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-19UTC12:03:47+00:002018-04-19The quality cast purred, but glorious roars are required to jolt audiences from placid enjoyment of Opera Australia’s gorgeous 24-year-old production of this Verdi classic.Opera Australia's beautiful La traviata returns to Melbourneen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-traviata-winters-kang-carbo-opera-australia-melbourne-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPatricia Maunderhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19536https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19536https://bachtrack.com/files/43994-patricia-maunder.jpgPatricia Maunder has been an arts journalist for more than 20 years, contributing to publications in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK including The Sydney Morning Herald and Opera magazine. She is based in Melbourne, but considers Montreal her 'other' hometown after living there in 2012-16. For more about Patricia, visit her website.https://bachtrack.com/files/81446-ma18-la-traviata-jeff-busby-photo-02-hires-resized.jpg510340Corinne Winters (Violetta)Jeff Busby2018-Apr-17, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: La traviatahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/la-traviata/17-april-2018/19-302018-04-172018-05-11Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
,Melbourne
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Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour returns with La bohème, in a fine production by Andy Morton, with star turns from Iulia Maria Dan and Ho-Yoon Chung in the lead roles.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-26UTC09:52:25+00:002018-03-26Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour returns with La bohème, in a fine production by Andy Morton, with star turns from Iulia Maria Dan and Ho-Yoon Chung in the lead roles.Boho chic: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour returnsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-boheme-morton-maria-dan-opera-australia-handa-opera-sydney-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/79467-la-boheme-ho-yoon-chung-and-iulia-maria-dan-c-prudence-upton-resized.jpg510340Ho-Yoon Chung (Rodolfo) and Iulia Maria Dan (Mimì)Prudence Upton2018-Mar-23, Handa Opera, Sydney Harbour: La bohème on Sydney Harbourhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/handa-opera-sydney-harbour/la-boheme-on-sydney-harbour/23-march-2018/19-302018-03-232018-04-22Handa Opera, Sydney HarbourSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaFleet Steps-33.8623243363357151.220519542694https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/la-boheme-on-sydney-harbour?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
Massanet’s Don Quichotte is mounted by Opera Australia, in a production which creaks but is held together by fine singing from Ferruccio Furlanetto and Warwick Fyfe.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-21UTC15:19:57+00:002018-03-21Massanet’s Don Quichotte is mounted by Opera Australia, in a production which creaks but is held together by fine singing from Ferruccio Furlanetto and Warwick Fyfe.Enter the madman: Massenet’s Don Quichotte in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-quichotte-furlanetto-opera-australia-sydney-opera-house-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/79147-don-quichotte-ss18-high-res-01-ferruccio-furlanetto-c-ken-howard-san-diego-opera-resized.jpg510340Ferruccio Furlanetto (Don Quichotte)Ken Howard | San Diego Opera2018-Mar-16, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Don Quichottehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/don-quichotte/16-march-2018/19-302018-03-162018-03-28Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/don-quichotte-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg3
Kosky’s The Nose hits Sydney, sweeping the audience along with hallucinogenic energy. Led by the outstanding Martin Winkler and John Tomlinson, singers and musicians deliver a wild evening's entertainment.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-23UTC11:20:42+00:002018-02-23Kosky’s The Nose hits Sydney, sweeping the audience along with hallucinogenic energy. Led by the outstanding Martin Winkler and John Tomlinson, singers and musicians deliver a wild evening's entertainment.What’s up (with) Kosky’s Nose?en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-shostakovich-nose-sydney-opera-house-kosky-molino-tomlinson-winkler-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/77194-the-nose-martin-winkler-ss18-photo-10-hires-c-prudence-upton-resized.jpg510340Martin Winkler (Kovalyov)Prudence Upton2018-Feb-21, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: The Nosehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/the-nose/21-february-2018/19-302018-02-212018-03-03Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/the-nose-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg5
An outstanding cast headed by Karah Son in the title role provides a fitting send off for Opera Australia’s much-loved production of Madama Butterfly in Sydney
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-27UTC09:07:45+00:002017-10-27An outstanding cast headed by Karah Son in the title role provides a fitting send off for Opera Australia’s much-loved production of Madama Butterfly in SydneySydney bids farewell to beloved Madama Butterflyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-madama-butterfly-son-torre-opera-australia-sydney-capitol-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/70311-myimage.jpg510340Aidan (Sorrow) and Karah Son (Cio-Cio-San)Prudence Upton2017-Oct-24, Capitol Theatre: Madama Butterflyhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/capitol-theatre-7696/madama-butterfly/24-october-2017/19-302017-10-242017-11-04Capitol TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaNSW 200013 Campbell St, Haymarket-33.8796379151.20633480000004https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/madama-butterfly-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
As clearly visible on all photos, the Sydney Opera House has two “sails”, interconnected major sections. One of them houses concerts, the other operas. Opera performances, however, are not exclusively taking place in the Opera Theatre.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-11UTC20:47:40+00:002017-08-11The time has come: Jonas Kaufmann conquers Sydney as Parsifalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-parsifal-kaufmann-deyoung-youn-steinberg-opera-australia-sydney-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngZoltán Szabóhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16009https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16009https://bachtrack.com/files/40585-zoltan-square.jpgZoltán Szabó is a cellist and musicologist. Having migrated from his native Hungary to Australia in 1985, he worked with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Sydney until 1991, when he became Principal Cello with Opera Australia. In 2017, he was awarded with a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD). Currently, he is teaching music history and musicology at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.https://bachtrack.com/files/65629-parsifal-sw17-keith-saunders-production-photo-01-resized.jpg510340Jonas KaufmannKeith Saunders2017-Aug-09, Sydney Opera House: Concert Hall: Parsifalhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-concert-hall/parsifal/09-august-2017/18-002017-08-092017-08-14Sydney Opera House: Concert HallSydneyNew South WalesAustralia-33.85676716761151.2150156498https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/parsifal-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-07-25UTC15:27:09+00:002017-07-25Outstanding performances from Nicole Car and Etienne Dupuis turn Opera Australia's unstaged production of Thaïs into a triumph at Sydney Town Hall.Sparking leads wow audience in rare Sydney concert performance of Thaïsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-massenet-thais-car-dupuis-tourniaire-opera-australia-july-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/64473--c--georges-antoni-6-resized.jpg510340Nicole CarGeorges Antoni2017-Jul-22, Sydney Town Hall: Thaïshttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-town-hall/thais/22-july-2017/19-302017-07-222017-07-22Sydney Town HallSydneyNew South WalesAustralia2000483 George Street-33.8731993151.2063299https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/thais?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-08UTC16:06:50+00:002017-05-08One of the world’s great Carmens and John Bell’s smart direction is a winning combination for this Opera Australia production.Melbourne Carmen a feast of style and substanceen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-carmen-rinat-shaham-opera-australia-melbourne-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPatricia Maunderhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19536https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19536https://bachtrack.com/files/43994-patricia-maunder.jpgPatricia Maunder has been an arts journalist for more than 20 years, contributing to publications in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK including The Sydney Morning Herald and Opera magazine. She is based in Melbourne, but considers Montreal her 'other' hometown after living there in 2012-16. For more about Patricia, visit her website.https://bachtrack.com/files/59412-carmen-rinat-shaham-christopher-hillier-as-morales-c-jeff-busby-resized.jpg510340Rinat Shaham (Carmen) and Christopher Hillier (Moralès)Jeff Busby2017-May-04, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: Carmenhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/carmen/04-may-2017/19-302017-05-042017-05-26Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
,Melbourne
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2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-02-27UTC11:05:30+00:002017-02-27Splendid performances and a Nazi makeover turns Puccini's political tragedy into a visceral experience.Tosca under Nazi occupation breaks hearts at Opera Australiaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-tosca-bell-arteta-illincai-opera-australia-sydney-february-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPatricia Maunderhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19536https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19536https://bachtrack.com/files/43994-patricia-maunder.jpgPatricia Maunder has been an arts journalist for more than 20 years, contributing to publications in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK including The Sydney Morning Herald and Opera magazine. She is based in Melbourne, but considers Montreal her 'other' hometown after living there in 2012-16. For more about Patricia, visit her website.https://bachtrack.com/files/54225-tosca-teodor-ilincai-as-cavaradossi-and-ainhoa-arteta-as-tosca-prudence-upton-production-photo-03-resized.jpg510340Teodor Ilincăi (Cavaradossi) and Ainhoa Arteta (Tosca)Prudence Upton2017-Feb-17, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Toscahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/tosca/17-february-2017/19-302017-02-172017-03-31Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/tosca-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-23UTC15:07:19+00:002017-01-22It's the libretto's equivocation that has denied King Roger the frequency of performance that its music deserves.Sicilian inspiration: Szymanowski's King Roger arrives in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-szymanowski-king-roger-holten-opera-australia-sydney-january-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJeremy Eccleshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/files/78420-jeremy-eccles.jpgJeremy Eccles was born in the UK, engaged with music at Dulwich College, Jurisprudence at Oxford and politics at the BBC. Then he made a sea-change to Radio Hong Kong - and culture entered his professional world. On to Australia in 1982, where culture took over, broadcasting on the ABC and writing in all national newspapers, mainly about the performing arts. He formed a local chapter of the International Association of Theatre Critics, contributed to The World of Theatre and edited two magazines. Later, Jeremy began reviewing opera for the Australian Financial Review and dance for the Sydney Review. Most of his writing (and the odd film) today is deep into Indigenous art and culture at aboriginalartdirectory.com, but he maintains a continuing engagement with opera - early, contemporary, on the Harbour and plain old Puccini.https://bachtrack.com/files/51659-king-roger-saimir-pirgu-ss17-keith-saunders-resized.jpg510340Saimir Pirgu (Shepherd)Keith Saunders2017-Jan-20, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: King Rogerhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/king-roger/20-january-2017/19-302017-01-202017-02-15Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/king-roger-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
Damiano Michieletto's inspired intertwining of the standard double-bill of Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci makes for vivid storytelling, the whole supported by an excellent cast solidly directed by Andrea Licata.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-16UTC10:03:59+00:002017-01-15Damiano Michieletto's inspired intertwining of the standard double-bill of Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci makes for vivid storytelling, the whole supported by an excellent cast solidly directed by Andrea Licata.Joined at the hip: Michieletto's brilliantly interwoven Cav & Pag in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-cavalleria-rusticana-pagliacci-michieletto-licata-opera-australia-sydney-january-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/51305-cavalleria-dragana-radakovic-as-santuzza--dominica-matthews-as-mamma-lucia--diego-torre-keith-saunders-resized.jpg510340Dragana Radakovic (Santuzza), Dominica Matthews (Mamma Lucia) and Diego Torre (Turiddu)Keith Saunders2017-Jan-12, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Cavalleria rusticana/ Pagliaccihttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/cavalleria-rusticana-pagliacci/12-january-2017/19-302017-01-122017-02-04Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/cavalleria-rusticana-pagliacci-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-11-29UTC11:11:44+00:002016-11-29The final instalment of the Melbourne Ring is vividly brought to life by excellent singing, an adaptable set, and committed playing from the pit.The way the world ends: brilliant Götterdämmerung crowns Melbourne cycleen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-gotterdammerung-opera-australia-inkinen-armfield-melbourne-november-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/49534-gotterdammerung-stefan-vinke-lise-lindstrom-jeff-busby-resized.jpg510340Stefan Vinke (Siegfried) and Lise Lindstrom (Brünnhilde)Jeff Busby2016-Nov-28, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: Götterdämmerunghttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/gotterdammerung/28-november-2016/16-002016-11-282016-12-16Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
,Melbourne
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A combination of ingenious sets, truly heroic singing in the title role by Stefan Vinke, and excellence throughout the rest of the cast makes the Melbourne Siegfried an unmissible highlight of the Ring so far.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-11-27UTC14:02:20+00:002016-11-27A combination of ingenious sets, truly heroic singing in the title role by Stefan Vinke, and excellence throughout the rest of the cast makes the Melbourne Siegfried an unmissible highlight of the Ring so far.Treasure of the world: Vinke’s heroics ensure a memorable Siegfried in Melbourneen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-siegfried-armfield-inkinen-vinke-opera-australia-melbourne-november-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/49407-siegfried-stefan-vinke-jeff-busby-resized.jpg510340Stefan Vinke (Siegfried)Jeff Busby2016-Nov-25, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: Siegfriedhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/siegfried/25-november-2016/17-002016-11-252016-12-14Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
,Melbourne
,-37.8216245144.9688556https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/siegfried?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg5
On a night of technical delays and extraordinary singing, Opera Australia's revival of Die Walküre is particularly memorable for Amber Wagner's Sieglinde and Lise Lindstrom's Brünnhilde.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-11-25UTC11:24:02+00:002016-11-25On a night of technical delays and extraordinary singing, Opera Australia's revival of Die Walküre is particularly memorable for Amber Wagner's Sieglinde and Lise Lindstrom's Brünnhilde.Spirals out of control: extraordinary singing in Die Walküre in Melbourneen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-walkure-armfield-lindstrom-wagner-opera-australia-melbourne-november-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/49300-die-walkure-amber-wagner-bradley-daley-jeff-busby-resized.jpg510340Amber Wagner (Sieglinde) and Bradley Daley (Siegmund)Jeff Busby2016-Nov-23, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: Die Walkürehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/die-walkure/23-november-2016/17-002016-11-232016-12-12Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
,Melbourne
,-37.8216245144.9688556https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/die-walkure?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
The revival of Neil Armfield's Melbourne Ring is relaunched with a successful Rheingold, sensitively conducted by Pietari Inkinen, with an especially fine performance from Warwick Fyfe as Alberich.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-11-22UTC16:42:42+00:002016-11-22The revival of Neil Armfield's Melbourne Ring is relaunched with a successful Rheingold, sensitively conducted by Pietari Inkinen, with an especially fine performance from Warwick Fyfe as Alberich.Bring on the dancing girls: Rheingold redux in Melbourneen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rheingold-armfield-inkinen-opera-australia-melbourne-november-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/49175-das-rheingold-james-johnson-as-wotan-and-the-rainbow-girls-jeff-busby-resized.jpg510340James Johnson (Wotan) and the Rainbow GirlsJeff Busby2016-Nov-21, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: Das Rheingoldhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/das-rheingold/21-november-2016/19-002016-11-212016-12-09Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
,Melbourne
,-37.8216245144.9688556https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/das-rheingold?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-09-07UTC14:41:57+00:002016-09-07What a delight to revisit this 60th anniversary production of My Fair Lady in the directorial hands of its original Eliza, Dame Julie Andrews. My Fair Dame: Julie Andrews reigns in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-my-fair-lady-opera-julie-andrews-australia-september-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJeremy Eccleshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/files/78420-jeremy-eccles.jpgJeremy Eccles was born in the UK, engaged with music at Dulwich College, Jurisprudence at Oxford and politics at the BBC. Then he made a sea-change to Radio Hong Kong - and culture entered his professional world. On to Australia in 1982, where culture took over, broadcasting on the ABC and writing in all national newspapers, mainly about the performing arts. He formed a local chapter of the International Association of Theatre Critics, contributed to The World of Theatre and edited two magazines. Later, Jeremy began reviewing opera for the Australian Financial Review and dance for the Sydney Review. Most of his writing (and the odd film) today is deep into Indigenous art and culture at aboriginalartdirectory.com, but he maintains a continuing engagement with opera - early, contemporary, on the Harbour and plain old Puccini.https://bachtrack.com/files/45287-my-fair-lady-anna-o-byrne-c-jeff-busby-resized.jpg510340Anna O'Byrne (Eliza Doolittle)Jeff Busby2016-Aug-30, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: My Fair Ladyhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/my-fair-lady/30-august-2016/19-302016-08-302016-10-23Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/my-fair-lady-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
Verdi's most political opera feels particularly relevant in 2016, and the Opera Australia production convinces, thanks to the outstanding George Petean in the title role and an excellent supporting cast.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-08-02UTC09:06:01+00:002016-07-29Verdi's most political opera feels particularly relevant in 2016, and the Opera Australia production convinces, thanks to the outstanding George Petean in the title role and an excellent supporting cast.Sterling performances help Simon Boccanegra shine in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-simon-boccanegra-opera-australia-barbara-frittoli-july-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/43449-simon-boccanegra-sw16-branco-gaica-production-photo-01.png510340George Petean (Boccanegra)Branco Gaica2016-Jul-26, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Simon Boccanegrahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/simon-boccanegra/26-july-2016/19-302016-07-262016-08-13Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/simon-boccanegra-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
Not just a jolly romp through the inconstancies of the heart, Sir David McVicar takes Così fan tutte through a dark lesson for lovers while leaving the music ravishingly intact.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-07-20UTC10:11:19+00:002016-07-20Not just a jolly romp through the inconstancies of the heart, Sir David McVicar takes Così fan tutte through a dark lesson for lovers while leaving the music ravishingly intact.Through a class darkly: McVicar's Così in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-cosi-fan-tutte-mcvicar-opera-australia-sydney-july-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJeremy Eccleshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/files/78420-jeremy-eccles.jpgJeremy Eccles was born in the UK, engaged with music at Dulwich College, Jurisprudence at Oxford and politics at the BBC. Then he made a sea-change to Radio Hong Kong - and culture entered his professional world. On to Australia in 1982, where culture took over, broadcasting on the ABC and writing in all national newspapers, mainly about the performing arts. He formed a local chapter of the International Association of Theatre Critics, contributed to The World of Theatre and edited two magazines. Later, Jeremy began reviewing opera for the Australian Financial Review and dance for the Sydney Review. Most of his writing (and the odd film) today is deep into Indigenous art and culture at aboriginalartdirectory.com, but he maintains a continuing engagement with opera - early, contemporary, on the Harbour and plain old Puccini.https://bachtrack.com/files/42713-cosi-fan-tutte-andrew-jones-david-portillo-opera-australia-prudence-upton-resized.jpg510340Andrew Jones (Guglielmo) and David Portillo (Ferrando)Prudence Upton2016-Jul-19, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Così fan tuttehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/cosi-fan-tutte/19-july-2016/19-002016-07-192016-08-13Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/cosi-fan-tutte-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
A revival of Francesca Zambello's production of Prokofiev's Love for Three Oranges at the Sydney Opera House is a joy, thanks to the antics of Kanen Breen at the head of a strong cast.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-06-24UTC10:46:24+00:002016-06-24A revival of Francesca Zambello's production of Prokofiev's Love for Three Oranges at the Sydney Opera House is a joy, thanks to the antics of Kanen Breen at the head of a strong cast.Laugh out loud production of The Love for Three Oranges in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prokofiev-love-three-oranges-opera-australia-june-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/41544-the-love-for-three-oranges-rosario-la-spina-catherine-bouchier-opera-australia-prudence-upton-resized.jpg510340Rosario La Spina (The Prince) and Catherine Bouchier (Princess Nicoletta)Prudence Upton2016-Jun-22, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: The Love for Three Orangeshttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/the-love-for-three-oranges/22-june-2016/19-302016-06-222016-07-09Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/the-love-for-three-oranges?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
Director John Bell's chosen associations for his Carmen with Strindberg's Dance of Death and Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf underlined an emphasis upon the fated couple's joint knowledge that nothing they can do will turn the tsunami that's leading to their deaths.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-06-22UTC09:14:08+00:002016-06-22Director John Bell's chosen associations for his Carmen with Strindberg's Dance of Death and Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf underlined an emphasis upon the fated couple's joint knowledge that nothing they can do will turn the tsunami that's leading to their deaths.Dance of Death: Carmen at Opera Australiaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-carmen-margaine-opera-australia-sydney-june-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJeremy Eccleshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/files/78420-jeremy-eccles.jpgJeremy Eccles was born in the UK, engaged with music at Dulwich College, Jurisprudence at Oxford and politics at the BBC. Then he made a sea-change to Radio Hong Kong - and culture entered his professional world. On to Australia in 1982, where culture took over, broadcasting on the ABC and writing in all national newspapers, mainly about the performing arts. He formed a local chapter of the International Association of Theatre Critics, contributed to The World of Theatre and edited two magazines. Later, Jeremy began reviewing opera for the Australian Financial Review and dance for the Sydney Review. Most of his writing (and the odd film) today is deep into Indigenous art and culture at aboriginalartdirectory.com, but he maintains a continuing engagement with opera - early, contemporary, on the Harbour and plain old Puccini.https://bachtrack.com/files/41387-carmen-yonghoon-lee-clementine-margaine-opera-australia-keith-saunders-resized.jpg300450Yonghoon Lee (Don José) and Clémentine Margaine (Carmen)Keith Saunders2016-Jun-16, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Carmenhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/carmen/16-june-2016/19-302016-06-162016-08-12Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/carmen-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
Chinese dragons, Dalek-like pagoda towers: Opera Australia's harbour-side production of Turandot did not shy away from oriental imagery, leading to a spectacular evening's entertainment.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-03-26UTC09:47:46+00:002016-03-26Chinese dragons, Dalek-like pagoda towers: Opera Australia's harbour-side production of Turandot did not shy away from oriental imagery, leading to a spectacular evening's entertainment.Chinese symbols abound in enjoyable Turandot on Sydney Harbouren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-turandot-opera-australia-sydney-harbour-march-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/37035-turandot_radakovic_massi_sydney_prudence_upton_resized.jpg510340Dragana Radakovic (Turandot) and Riccardo Massi (Calaf)Prudence Upton2016-Mar-24, Handa Opera, Sydney Harbour: Turandot on Sydney Harbourhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/handa-opera-sydney-harbour/turandot-on-sydney-harbour/24-march-2016/19-302016-03-242016-04-24Handa Opera, Sydney HarbourSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaFleet Steps-33.8623243363357151.220519542694https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/turandot-on-sydney-harbour?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-02-15UTC11:49:50+00:002016-02-15A relative rarity by Verdi is given an outing at the Sydney Opera House, with excellent performances let down by a disappointing staging. Great singing redeems a Verdi rarity at the Sydney Opera Houseen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-luisa-miller-opera-australia-sydney-february-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/34493-luisa_miller_diego_torre_nicole_car_prudence_upton_opera_australia_resized.jpg510340Diego Torre (Rodolfo) and Nicole Car (Luisa)Prudence Upton2016-Feb-11, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Luisa Millerhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/luisa-miller/11-february-2016/19-302016-02-112016-02-29Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/luisa-miller-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg3
A well-worked revival of Elijah Moshinsky's production of Rossini's Barber of Seville offers gales of laughter and vocal delights at the Sydney Opera House, with starring roles for Paolo Bordogna, Anna Dowsley and Warwick Fyfe
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-02-01UTC10:48:12+00:002016-02-01A well-worked revival of Elijah Moshinsky's production of Rossini's Barber of Seville offers gales of laughter and vocal delights at the Sydney Opera House, with starring roles for Paolo Bordogna, Anna Dowsley and Warwick FyfeLaughs aplenty in Rossini’s Barber at the Sydney Opera Houseen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-barber-of-seville-rossini-sydney-opera-house-january-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/33791-paolo_bordogna_keith_saunders_resized.jpeg280396Paolo Bordogna as FigaroKeith Saunders2016-Jan-28, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: The Barber of Sevillehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/the-barber-of-seville/28-january-2016/19-302016-01-282016-03-22Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.214876https://opera.org.au/whatson/events/the-barber-of-seville-sydney?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41870-opera-australia-logo.jpg4
Would Britain enjoy 'The Rabbits'? For that's how the new Australian family opera allegorises the colonial Poms who came to this Terra Nullius Downunder, denying the existence of the native Aborigines - appearing as Marsupials in this opera.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-01-22UTC11:28:23+00:002016-01-22Would Britain enjoy 'The Rabbits'? For that's how the new Australian family opera allegorises the colonial Poms who came to this Terra Nullius Downunder, denying the existence of the native Aborigines - appearing as Marsupials in this opera. Opera Australia's The Rabbits: Terracini responds to his criticsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rabbits-miller-heidke-opera-australia-january-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJeremy Eccleshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20350https://bachtrack.com/files/78420-jeremy-eccles.jpgJeremy Eccles was born in the UK, engaged with music at Dulwich College, Jurisprudence at Oxford and politics at the BBC. Then he made a sea-change to Radio Hong Kong - and culture entered his professional world. On to Australia in 1982, where culture took over, broadcasting on the ABC and writing in all national newspapers, mainly about the performing arts. He formed a local chapter of the International Association of Theatre Critics, contributed to The World of Theatre and edited two magazines. Later, Jeremy began reviewing opera for the Australian Financial Review and dance for the Sydney Review. Most of his writing (and the odd film) today is deep into Indigenous art and culture at aboriginalartdirectory.com, but he maintains a continuing engagement with opera - early, contemporary, on the Harbour and plain old Puccini.https://bachtrack.com/files/33328-the_rabbits_opera_australia_jon_green_resized.jpg510339Jon Green2016-Jan-14, Roslyn Packer Theatre: The Rabbitshttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/roslyn-packer-theatre/the-rabbits/14-january-2016/19-002016-01-142016-01-24Roslyn Packer TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaNSW 2000Roslyn Packer Theatre,22 Hickson Road,Walsh Bay NSW 2000,Australia-33.8657305151.207329999999963
Beautiful sets and a fine cast led by Guillaume Tourniaire can't quite compensate for the dramatic weaknesses in Opera Australia's new production of Bizet's Les pêcheurs de perles.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-02-09UTC15:04:51+00:002016-01-25Beautiful sets and a fine cast led by Guillaume Tourniaire can't quite compensate for the dramatic weaknesses in Opera Australia's new production of Bizet's Les pêcheurs de perles.Vocal jewels in Bizet’s Les Pêcheurs de perles in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-pearl-fishers-tourniaire-opera-australia-january-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/33452-the_pearlfishers_siurina_breslik_opera_australia_keith_saunders_cropped.jpg300458Ekaterina Siurina (Leïla) and Pavol Breslik (Nadir)Keith Saunders2016-Jan-15, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: The Pearl Fishershttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/the-pearl-fishers/15-january-2016/19-302016-01-152016-03-12Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148763
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-01-11UTC16:36:31+00:002016-01-09Julie Taymor's production maintains the magic of The Magic Flute at Sydney Opera House. Puppetry and pantomime: The Magic Flute in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-magic-flute-opera-australia-sydney-january-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTony Burkehttps://bachtrack.com/files/32865-the_magic_flute_john_longmuir_opera_australia_branco_gaica_resized.jpg300455John Longmuir (Tamino)Branco Gaica2015-Dec-30, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: The Magic Flutehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/the-magic-flute/30-december-2015/19-302015-12-302016-01-16Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
The ever-popular La bohème returns in Gale Edwards' adaptation which features a change to the final months of the 1930s Weimar Republic as featured in the musical Cabaret.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-01-07UTC10:38:38+00:002016-01-07The ever-popular La bohème returns in Gale Edwards' adaptation which features a change to the final months of the 1930s Weimar Republic as featured in the musical Cabaret.Bohemians in Berlin: Musetta steals the Opera Australia showen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-boheme-edwards-kang-aroyan-opera-australia-sydney-january-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTony Burkehttps://bachtrack.com/files/32695-la_boheme_adrian_tamburini_lorina_gore_opera_australia_branco_gaica_resized.jpg510334Adrian Tamburini (Alcindoro) and Lorina Gore (Musetta)Branco Gaica2016-Jan-02, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: La bohèmehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/la-boheme/02-january-2016/19-302016-01-022016-03-23Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlos has finally arrived, for the first time in the 21st century, as a much anticipated highlight of Opera Australia’s current season.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-08-10UTC16:24:51+00:002015-08-09Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlos has finally arrived, for the first time in the 21st century, as a much anticipated highlight of Opera Australia’s current season. Latonia Moore stars in lavish Don Carlos revival in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-carlos-moshinsky-opera-australia-sydney-august-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngZoltán Szabóhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16009https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16009https://bachtrack.com/files/40585-zoltan-square.jpgZoltán Szabó is a cellist and musicologist. Having migrated from his native Hungary to Australia in 1985, he worked with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Sydney until 1991, when he became Principal Cello with Opera Australia. In 2017, he was awarded with a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD). Currently, he is teaching music history and musicology at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.https://bachtrack.com/files/26959-don_carlos_latonia_moore_jamie_williams_resized.jpg510340Latonia Moore (Elisabetta)Jamie Williams2015-Jul-14, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Don Carloshttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/don-carlos/14-july-2015/19-002015-07-142015-08-15Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148763
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-07-10UTC10:48:20+00:002015-07-10Plush costumes and lavish sets make up for shortfall in music and singing in Opera Australia’s La traviata. Plush costumes and lavish sets make up for musical shortfalls in Opera Australia’s La traviataen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-traviata-opera-australia-sydney-july-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlan Yuhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/147https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/147https://bachtrack.com/files/40588-alan-yu.jpgThe first concert Alan attended was Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde. For 7 years he presented classical music programmes for Radio Television Hong Kong, partly to pay his way through university. He attends concerts whenever he can and believes there is no substitute for the thrill of live performances. He writes here.https://bachtrack.com/files/25697-la_traviata_lorina_gore_jose_carbo_branco_gaica_resized.jpg510332Lorina Gore (Violetta) and José Carbó (Giorgio Germont)Branco Gaica2015-Jul-03, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: La traviatahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/la-traviata/03-july-2015/19-302015-07-032015-07-22Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148763
While the billboard advertisements focussed on the presence of the ‘hit aria “Nessun dorma”’, there was much else to enjoy in this Turandot revival in Sydney: a lively, rich production and a strong cast headed by Lise Lindstrom and Yonghoon Lee.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-07-02UTC11:08:13+00:002015-07-02While the billboard advertisements focussed on the presence of the ‘hit aria “Nessun dorma”’, there was much else to enjoy in this Turandot revival in Sydney: a lively, rich production and a strong cast headed by Lise Lindstrom and Yonghoon Lee.Visually striking Turandot crowned by excellent performances in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-turandot-murphy-lindstrom-sydney-june-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/25380-turandot_gabbedy_longmuir_macfarlane_branco_gaica_resized.jpg510359Luke Gabbedy (Ping), John Longmuir (Pong) and Graeme Macfarlane (Pang)Branco Gaica2015-Jun-24, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Turandothttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/turandot/24-june-2015/19-302015-06-242015-08-28Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
Camels, fireworks, and a gigantic head of Nefertiti: the Sydney Harbour production of Aida is not short on spectacle. Among the cast, Latonia Moore is outstanding in the title role, with good support from Miljana Nikolic as Amneris and Michael Honeyman as Amonasro.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-03-30UTC08:31:24+00:002015-03-28Camels, fireworks, and a gigantic head of Nefertiti: the Sydney Harbour production of Aida is not short on spectacle. Among the cast, Latonia Moore is outstanding in the title role, with good support from Miljana Nikolic as Amneris and Michael Honeyman as Amonasro.Celestial Latonia Moore stars in spectacular Sydney Harbour Aidaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-aida-sydney-harbour-latonia-moore-march-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/8768-aida_milijana_nikolic_latonia_moore_prudence_upton_sydney_resized.jpg510340Milijana Nikolic (Amneris) and Latonia Moore (Aida)Prudence Upton2015-Mar-27, Handa Opera, Sydney Harbour: Aida on Sydney Harbourhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/handa-opera-sydney-harbour/aida-on-sydney-harbour/27-march-2015/19-302015-03-272015-04-26Handa Opera, Sydney HarbourSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaFleet Steps-33.8623243363357151.2205195426943
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-02-18UTC14:46:20+00:002015-02-18David McVicar's production of Faust enjoys one of the strongest overall performances of Opera Australia in recent times.The spiritual and the hedonistic: McVicar's take on Faust triumphs in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-faust-fabiano-mcvicar-opera-australia-sydney-february-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngZoltán Szabóhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16009https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16009https://bachtrack.com/files/40585-zoltan-square.jpgZoltán Szabó is a cellist and musicologist. Having migrated from his native Hungary to Australia in 1985, he worked with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Sydney until 1991, when he became Principal Cello with Opera Australia. In 2017, he was awarded with a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD). Currently, he is teaching music history and musicology at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.https://bachtrack.com/files/8265-faust_fabiano_tahu_rhodes_opera_australia_lisa_tomasetti.jpg510355Michael Fabiano (Faust) and Teddy Tahu Rhodes (Méphistophélès)Lisa Tomasetti | Opera Australia2015-Feb-17, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Fausthttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/faust/17-february-2015/19-002015-02-172015-03-13Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
Opera Australia’s Falstaff in Melbourne brings freshness to this almost 20-year-old production. Contributing to its success is an outstanding Falstaff...
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-12-02UTC09:59:07+00:002014-12-02Opera Australia’s Falstaff in Melbourne brings freshness to this almost 20-year-old production. Contributing to its success is an outstanding Falstaff...Falstaff in Melbourne: a high-calibre, cavorting, colour-coded comedyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-falstaff-warwick-fyfe-opera-australia-melbourne-december-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBrian Angushttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5355https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5355https://bachtrack.com/files/63816-brian-angus.jpgBrian is a lover of opera, and has enjoyed attending operas for over forty years. Brian has very catholic tastes; favourite classic composers are Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi, contemporary composers John Adams and Jake Heggie, and a curiosity about Stockhausen’s music. He is always seeking opportunities to expand his appreciation of the world of music and opera.https://bachtrack.com/files/7476-falstaff_warwick_fyfe_jane_ede_jeff_busby_resized.jpg300447Warwick Fyfe (Falstaff) and Jane Ede (Alice Ford)Jeff Busby2014-Dec-01, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: Falstaffhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/falstaff/01-december-2014/19-302014-12-012014-12-11Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
,Melbourne
,-37.8216245144.96885563
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-11-20UTC13:13:21+00:002014-11-20One’s upbringing to respect the elderly is challenged in a farcical, not so far-fetched family matter in Opera Australia’s Don Pasquale.Entertainingly taut Don Pasquale takes a Roman Holidayen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-pasquale-coad-tourniaire-melbourne-november-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPaul Selarhttps://bachtrack.com/files/7358-don_pasquale_conal_coad_resized_jeff_busby.jpg300451Conal Coad (Don Pasquale)Jeff Busby2014-Nov-19, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: Don Pasqualehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/don-pasquale/19-november-2014/19-302014-11-192014-12-12Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
,Melbourne
,-37.8216245144.96885564
The aftermath of an unfortunate tug of war between love and lust entwined in a city gripped by enemy occupation, Tosca’s story digs deep into the human heart.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-11-14UTC09:26:22+00:002014-11-13The aftermath of an unfortunate tug of war between love and lust entwined in a city gripped by enemy occupation, Tosca’s story digs deep into the human heart. A plausible and wretchedly frightening Tosca opens in Melbourneen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-tosca-serafin-opera-australia-melbourne-november-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPaul Selarhttps://bachtrack.com/files/7281-tosca_sgura_serafin_jeff_busby.jpg300452Claudio Sgura (Scarpia) and Martina Serafin (Tosca)Jeff Busby2014-Nov-12, Arts Centre Melbourne: State Theatre: Toscahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/arts-centre-melbourne-state-theatre/tosca/12-november-2014/19-302014-11-122014-12-13Arts Centre Melbourne: State TheatreMelbourneVictoriaAustraliaVIC 3004100 St Kilda Road
,Melbourne
,-37.8216245144.96885564
David McVicar's Don Giovanni for Opera Australia takes its cue from the brutally grim opening of the opera, yet remains true to Mozart’s own description of a “jocular” work (dramma giocoso).
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-08-01UTC11:23:58+00:002014-08-01David McVicar's Don Giovanni for Opera Australia takes its cue from the brutally grim opening of the opera, yet remains true to Mozart’s own description of a “jocular” work (dramma giocoso). The soulless predator: McVicar's modern take on Don Giovanni in Australiaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-don-giovanni-mcvicar-australia-july-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngZoltán Szabóhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16009https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16009https://bachtrack.com/files/40585-zoltan-square.jpgZoltán Szabó is a cellist and musicologist. Having migrated from his native Hungary to Australia in 1985, he worked with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Sydney until 1991, when he became Principal Cello with Opera Australia. In 2017, he was awarded with a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD). Currently, he is teaching music history and musicology at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.https://bachtrack.com/files/6109-don_giovanni_teddy_tahu_rhodes_lisa_tomasetti.jpg510340Teddy Tahu Rhodes (Don Giovanni)Lisa Tomasetti2014-Jul-30, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Don Giovannihttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/don-giovanni/30-july-2014/19-302014-07-302014-07-30Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148763
On Harry Kupfer's dramatic set, strong performances by Simon O'Neill (Otello), Lianna Haroutounian (Desdemona) and especially Claudio Sgura (Iago) make Opera Australia's Otello a memorable revival.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-07-07UTC09:57:37+00:002014-07-07On Harry Kupfer's dramatic set, strong performances by Simon O'Neill (Otello), Lianna Haroutounian (Desdemona) and especially Claudio Sgura (Iago) make Opera Australia's Otello a memorable revival.Strong cast makes Sydney Otello a gripping experienceen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-otello-haroutounian-oneill-sgura-sydney-july-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/5890-sgura_oneill_gaica.jpg275336Claudio Sgura (Iago) and Simon O'Neill (Otello)Branco Gaica2014-Jul-05, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Otellohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/otello/05-july-2014/19-302014-07-052014-07-05Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
Rigoletto contains some of Verdi’s greatest melodies, and Opera Australia’s new production brings out the mixture of passion and darkness the heart of this story.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-07-04UTC10:41:46+00:002014-07-04Rigoletto contains some of Verdi’s greatest melodies, and Opera Australia’s new production brings out the mixture of passion and darkness the heart of this story.A scarlet and black Rigoletto captures the passions in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rigoletto-opera-australia-emma-matthews-july-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/5874-rigoletto_terranova_caoduro_branco_gaica.jpg510352Gianluca Terranova (Duke) and Giorgio Caoduro (Rigoletto)Branco Gaica2014-Jun-26, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Rigolettohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/rigoletto/26-june-2014/19-302014-06-262014-08-24Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
Àlex Ollé's harbour production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly for Opera Australia is attractive and thought-provoking, with strong performances from Hiromi Omura and Georgy Vasiliev.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-03-24UTC11:07:08+00:002014-03-24Àlex Ollé's harbour production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly for Opera Australia is attractive and thought-provoking, with strong performances from Hiromi Omura and Georgy Vasiliev.Sparks fly in thought-provoking Madama Butterfly on Sydney Harbouren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-butterfly-sydney-harbour-march-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/4685-madama_butterfly_sydney2.jpg510323Hiromi Omura (Cio-Cio-San) and Georgy Vasiliev (Pinkerton)James Morgan2014-Mar-21, Handa Opera, Sydney Harbour: Madama Butterflyhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/handa-opera-sydney-harbour/madama-butterfly/21-march-2014/19-302014-03-212014-04-12Handa Opera, Sydney HarbourSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaFleet Steps-33.8623243363357151.2205195426944
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-03-03UTC12:28:32+00:002014-03-02Kasper Holten's innovative production of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin comes to Sydney, with Nicole Car outstanding as Tatyana.Inspired production of Eugene Onegin comes to Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-march-2014-onegin-opera-australiaBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/4460-nicole_car_onegin.jpg250415Nicole Car (Tatyana)Lisa Tomasetti2014-Feb-28, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Eugene Oneginhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house-joan-sutherland-theatre/eugene-onegin/28-february-2014/19-302014-02-282014-03-28Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-02-06UTC11:59:38+00:002014-02-06Dmytro Popov and Nancy Fabiola Herrera star in a traditional production of Carmen at the Sydney Opera House.Carmen offers traditional thrills at Sydney Opera Houseen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-feb-2014-opera-australia-carmenBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/4209-oa_carmen_1.jpg510339Michael Honeyman as EscamilloBranco Gaica2014-Feb-03, Sydney Opera House: Carmenhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house/carmen/03-february-2014/19-302014-02-032014-02-03Sydney Opera HouseSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaNSW 2000Bennelong Point-33.85784020822151.214593201884
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.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-01-23UTC10:19:20+00:002014-01-23Opera 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.Laughs aplenty in Opera Australia’s delightful Turk in Italy at Sydney Festivalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-jan-2014-sydney-festival-turk-italyBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/4068-the_turk_in_italy_2014_credit_lisa_tomasetti_0992.jpg510340Emma Matthews as Fiorilla, Paolo Bordogna as Selim, Luciano Botelho as NarcisoLisa Tomasetti2014-Jan-22, Sydney Opera House: Sydney Festival: Il turco in Italiahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/sydney-opera-house/sydney-festival-il-turco-in-italia/22-january-2014/19-302014-01-222014-01-22Sydney Opera HouseSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaNSW 2000Bennelong Point-33.85784020822151.214593201884
‘To lose one singer, Mr Terracini, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two, one of them in the title role, looks like … a disaster’. Such were the thoughts running through my head when the Artistic Director of Opera Australia made the pre-performance announcement.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:49:02+00:002013-08-19David Larkin reviews Brad Cooper, Dominica Matthews, Jane Ede et. al. in Opera Australia's production of Britten's Albert Herring, cond. Anthony LeggeUnderstudies deliver in a rollicking Albert Herringen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-britten-albert-herring-opera-australiaBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/2948-albert_herring_sw13_222b.jpg400400Conal Coad, John Longmuir, Kanen Breen, Jane Ede, Michael Lewis and Elvira Fatykhova, Michael Lewis, Branco Gaica2013-Aug-16, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Albert Herringhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-britten-albert-herring-opera-australia2013-08-162013-08-16Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
I left the Sydney Opera House last night feeling vaguely dissatisfied, and yet a bit puzzled at my dissatisfaction. La Traviata is chock-full of Verdi’s most glorious music, and well though I know the score, I wasn’t feeling in the least jaded to begin with.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:48:35+00:002013-08-12David Larkin reviews Opera Australia's La Traviata, production by Elijah Moshinsky with Emma Matthews, Arnold Rutkowski and Jose CarboVisually splendid La Traviata from Opera Australia fails to moveen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sydney-opera-australia-traviata-moshinskyBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/2917-la_traviata_sw13_91.jpg400400Emma Matthews as Violetta ValéryBranco Gaica2013-Aug-09, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: La Traviatahttps://bachtrack.com/listing-sydney-opera-australia-traviata-moshinsky2013-08-092013-08-09Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148763
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:47:44+00:002013-07-25David Larkin review's Opera Australia's Don Pasquale at the Sydney Opera House starring Conal Coad, Ji-Min Park, and Rachelle Durkin under Guillaume Tourniaire.Sparkling Don Pasquale at the Sydney Opera House a real treaten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-opera-australia-don-pasquale-roger-hodgmanBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/2855-don_pasquale_sw13_225.jpg400400Rachelle Durkin as Norina & Conal Coad as Don Pasquale Branco Gaica2013-Jul-24, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Don Pasqualehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-opera-australia-don-pasquale-roger-hodgman2013-07-242013-07-24Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
I’ve never been to a sing-along Sound of Music, but apparently audience etiquette requires pantomime booing of the Nazis. More than a few attendees at the opening night of Opera Australia’s new production of Tosca responded in a similar fashion at the curtain call, and it had nothing to do with a generally excellent performance. For yes, there were Nazis.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:47:04+00:002013-07-09David Larkin reviews John Bell's new production of Tosca for Opera Australia, starring Yonghoon Lee and Alexia Voulgaridou.John Bell's updated Tosca retains the magic in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-opera-australia-tosca-john-bellBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/2809-tosca_sw13__prudence_upton_1.jpg400400John Bolton Wood as Sacristan & Opera Australia Chorus Prudence Upton2013-Jul-06, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Opera Australa: Toscahttps://bachtrack.com/listing-opera-australia-tosca-john-bell2013-07-062013-07-06Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
Destiny, Fate, Providence: different ways of describing the sense of an external agency shaping our ends. Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, based on a Spanish play by Angel de Saavedra, Duke of Rivas, is a sprawling tale in which the characters’ lives are irrevocably shaped by a fatal accident.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:46:50+00:002013-07-02Opera Australia's new production of Verdi's La Forza del Destino reviewed by David Larkin at the Sydney Opera HouseCompelling new production of La Forza del Destino at Sydney Opera Houseen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-opera-australia-forza-del-destino-mathesonBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/2794-forza_sw13_6.jpg400400Svetla Vassileva as Leonora Prudence Upton2013-Jun-29, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: The Force of Destinyhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-opera-australia-forza-del-destino-matheson2013-06-292013-06-29Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764
There can be fewer more idyllic places in the world to see an opera. Behind the floating stage was Sydney’s harbour bridge and opera house; to the left, the lights of the central business district; and to the right, the glittering lights of the Northern Shore and the occasional ferry making its way to Circular Quay.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:41:24+00:002013-03-26Oliver Brett reviews Handa Opera on the Harbour 2013: Opera Australia's Carmen.Opera Australia's Carmen lights up Sydney's harbouren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sydney-handa-opera-harbour-carmenBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngOliver Bretthttps://bachtrack.com/files/2423-opening_night_1.jpg400400Opening night of Carmen on Sydney Harbour James Morgan2013-Mar-22, Handa Opera, Sydney Harbour: Opera on the Harbour: Carmenhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-sydney-handa-opera-harbour-carmen2013-03-222013-03-22Handa Opera, Sydney HarbourSydneyNew South WalesAustraliaFleet Steps-33.8623243363357151.2205195426944
In his director’s note, Jonathan Biggins writes, ‘All I can hope for is that you go out of the theatre feeling a bit more cheerful than when you came in’. If that was the opera’s aim, then few could claim that it was not successful in achieving it.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:39:57+00:002013-03-04Oliver Brett reviews Opera Australia's Orpheus in the Underworld at Sydney Opera House.Opera Australia serve up a comically modern Orpheus in the Underworld in Sydneyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-orpheus-in-the-underworld-opera-australiaBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngOliver Bretthttps://bachtrack.com/files/2324-orpheus_ss13_1.jpg400400Rachelle Durkin and Andrew Brunsdon, Lisa Tomasetti.2013-Feb-28, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Orpheus in the Underworldhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-orpheus-in-the-underworld-opera-australia2013-02-282013-02-28Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148763
Tragedy seems to age better than comedy. The works of Aeschylus have been more influential than those of Aristophanes, and Shakespeare’s darker plays are far more popular than his pure comedies. This same propensity for gloomy subjects can also be seen in the opera world.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:39:06+00:002013-02-17David Larkin reviews Opera Australia's Falstaff, with Warwick Fyfe, Kanen Breen, Amelia Farrugia, directed by Antony WalkerA belly-full of laughs at Opera Australia's production of Verdi's Falstaffen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-falstaff-opera-australiaBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/944https://bachtrack.com/files/135-dl_photo.jpgDavid is a lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialising in nineteenth-century music. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, he has published on Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner. He gives pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony, and sings with a number of chamber choirs.https://bachtrack.com/files/2260-oa_falstaff_ss13_9.jpg400400Warwick Fyfe as Falstaff Branco Gaica2013-Feb-15, Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre: Falstaffhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-falstaff-opera-australia2013-02-152013-02-15Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland TheatreSydneyNew South WalesAustralia1225-33.858362151.2148764