The Power of Puccini
The centenary of Puccini's death gives creatives the chance to reflect on what makes his operas so special and explore new ways to stage them.
The centenary of Puccini's death gives creatives the chance to reflect on what makes his operas so special and explore new ways to stage them.
The star soprano is about to play all four heroines in Opera Australia's The Tales of Hoffmann. She discusses the formidable challenge ahead.
In his new book, Roger Neill traces the extraordinary history of St Kilda's Simonsen family and gives us a taste of their fascinating life.
The pianist talks about her upcoming collaboration with composer Robert Davidson, a work weaving in the voices of pioneering women.
A new exhibition explores the history of the performing arts in Australia through posters, letters, costumes and more.
An Aussie icon turns out to have more sides than you might imagine.
Features in our bumper holiday issue include the arts on offer in 2022, Deborah Cheetham's interview with Chi-chi Nwanoku, Víkingur Ólafsson, Leonardo the musician and Christopher Wheeldon's musical An American in Paris.
Gore’s tribute is more than worthy of its name.
First Peach Melba, now La Dolce Jessica, a deconstructed trifle honouring soprano Jessica Pratt is on the menu at Aria Restaurant.
The diva famously took an age to quit the stage, but one concert can lay as much claim as any to being her final farewell. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Researching a biography of her mother, opera singer Josie Kean, awoke memories of a remarkable Australian musical figure.
A new musical about a great diva that successfully melds an original score with operatic arias.
The acclaimed Australian soprano hopes to continue performing but will be moving to Perth in January.