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Category: Opera Australia

  • Various News Items

    Fabio Luisi has been appointed the next general music director of Opernhaus Zürich, and starts in 2012. Lyndon Terracini is the next artistic director of Opera Australia, starting October 2009. In sadder news, the choreographer Philippine "Pina" Bausch died this morning. Luisi Press Release | Terracini Press Release [PDF] | Tanztheater Wuppertal

  • Opera Australia and Nepotism

    Opera Australia's music director Richard Hickox denies that nepotism has anything to do with his wife, mezzo-soprano Pamela Helen Stephen, being cast in lead roles for the opera company. Article in The Australian | Official Site

  • Opera Australia and Fiona Janes

    Last week an email, in which mezzo-soprano Fiona Janes called Opera Australia "an abyss of mediocrity," was leaked. She met with board members of Opera Australia yesterday to discuss her concerns. Singer swipes at Opera| Opera Australia hears singer's 'mediocrity' complaints

  • Opera Australia’s 2009 Season

    January 3- March 23 2009: Madama ButterflyJanuary 10- February 14 2009: Cavalleria / PagliacciJanuary 22- April 30 2009: Die ZauberflöteMarch 3-April 29: Lady Macbeth of MtsenskMarch 12-26 2009: WertherApril 14-September 9 2009: I Capuleti e i MontecchiMay 12-31 2009: A Little Night MusicJune 27- July 18 2009: Dido & Aeneas / Acis & GalateaJuly 7-…

  • Opera Australia on the Big Screen

    Opera Australia is simulcasting their March 12th performance of Carmen into the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House. The Covent Garden production is by Francesca Zambello, Catherine Carby sings the title role, and Rosario La Spina is Don José. Tickets | Production | Opera Tattler Review