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Performer: Dane Lam

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Excellent performance of Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel in Adelaide

Kangmin Justin Kim (Hänsel) and Sofia Troncoso (Gretel) © Andrew Beveridge
The State Opera of South Australia presents a lovely production of Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel with first rate singing, acting and orchestral playing.
****1
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Sir Thomas Allen’s Figaro for Scottish Opera still entertains

Edward Jowle (Figaro) and Ava Dodd (Susanna) © Mihaela Bodlovic
A traditional Marriage of Figaro entertains with a strong cast, eye-catching design and lighting, and Amanda Holden’s earthy libretto.
****1
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Australian beachside fun in Adelaide Così fan tutte

Sky Ingram, Anna Dowsley (Dorabella), Nicholas Lester (Guglielmo), Adrian Strooper © Andrew Beveridge
Così fan tutte is a fun-filled night at the State Opera of South Australia, well cast and continuously entertaining without sacrificing musical or vocal values. 
****1
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Total drama in Orpheus and Eurydice at Opera Australia

Christophe Dumaux (Orpheus) and Sandy Leung (Eurydice) © Keith Saunders
Man of the circus Yaron Lifschitz gives Orpheus and Euridice the Gesamtkunstwerk treatment in his involving production that arrives from Brisbane. 
*****
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Fulljames' police thriller Carmen closes Scottish Opera season

Justina Gringytė (Carmen) © James Glossop

Fine singing from Justina Gringytė, Alok Kumar and Hye-Youn Lee lead a strong supporting cast, with Dane Lam conducting the Scottish Opera Orchestra and Chorus on top form.

****1
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Cilea’s L’arlesiana shines at Holland Park

A good, honest staging and solid singing add up to an excellent new production – its third – at Opera Holland Park. 
****1
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