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Wagner on big screens: Opera Australia’s Rheingold is a mixed bag

Daniel Sumegi (Wotan) © Wallis Media
The opening Opera Australia's much-delayed Ring cycle contains wonderful visuals, and a standout performance from Warwick Fyfe as Alberich, but also moments of bafflement and excess.
***11
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Treasure in the rubble: Jonas Kaufman makes Australian stage debut

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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Iconic Turandot production returns to Opera Australia

Graeme Murphy's legendary staging of Puccini's final opera remains a vital combination of strong storytelling and visual panache.
****1
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Compelling to hear, amazing to see: Opera Australia’s Aida

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

****1
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Digitally Aida’d: A new production at Opera Australia

Davide Livermore's digital set for Opera Australia's new production of Aida ushers in a new type of staging to the Sydney Opera House, and backs up a stellar performance from Amber Wagner in the title role.
****1
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Jonas Kaufmann conquers Sydney as Parsifal

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.
****1
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