Performer: Emma Pearson

SydneyThe Merry Widow

Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre, 2026 Jul 08, 09, 10, 11 mat, eve, 17, 18, 19 mat, 22, 24, 25 mat, 26 mat, 31, Aug 04, 06, 13, 15, 18

Lehár: Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow)

Vanessa Scammell; Graeme Murphy; Opera Australia; Michael Scott-Mitchell; Jennifer Irwin; Damien Cooper; Opera Australia Orchestra

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NZTrio and Emma Pearson: Strauss reimagined in gold and light

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Simon Holden, 08 Oct

The NZTrio, joined by soprano Emma Pearson for a programme largely focused on female composers, ending with Salina Fisher's arrangement of Strauss’ Four Last Songs.

****1

Stunning direction elevates New Zealand Opera's La bohème

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Simon Holden, 29 May

New Zealand Opera's new production impresses with its stunning set design and art direction, and its restrained emotional tone.

***11

State Opera South Australia enliven Lucia di Lammermoor

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Sandra Bowdler, 16 Nov

A hoary old production of an operatic warhorse is brought to quite energetic life by a sparkling cast and excellent musical and dramatic performance.

***11