Opera Australia 2022 Review: Otello

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(Photo credit: Prudence Upton) Whose version of “Othello” is better – Shakespeare’s or Verdi’s? You could have a good argument with someone over this. In Verdi’s opera, Iago is more overtly a villain (he says so in Act two’s “Credo in Dio crudel”) and there are potentially more shades to Otello, whose long speeches in Shakespeare’s “Othello” can too easily {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Opera Australia 2022 Review: The Marriage of Figaro

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Photo Credit: Prudence Upton Opera Australia’s latest production for their 2022 summer season, a revival by Andy Morton of David McVicar’s 2015 production of “The Marriage of Figaro,” opened at Sydney Opera House on January 27th which, according to Opera Australia’s publicity, is Mozart’s 266th birthday. January 27th is also the day after Australia Day, the annual holiday which commemorates {…}

Business, News

Australian Opera Star Joins ‘Advertrader’

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Opera singer Jud Arthur has announced that he has decided to invest in “Advertrader,” a “one-stop shop” that provides businesses and organizations with all their advertising needs. “Advertrader” was founded by financial marketer Rupert Hadlow, talent agent Mark Hedger, and a team of seasoned advertising and sponsorship professionals. “Businesses are struggling to findalternative options when it comes to advertising, that’swhere I think Advertrader can {…}

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Victorian Opera Cancels Production of ‘Voss’ Due to COVID-19

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Victorian Opera has announced that it will be canceling its previously announced performance of “Voss.” The Australian company revealed that the cancelation of the August 4 showcase was necessitated by the current lockdowns the country is experiencing due to COVID-19. The performance was set to be a historic first with Victorian Opera set to give the first performance of the {…}

News

Obituary: South African Baritone, Conductor, & Director Zamile Gantana Dies of COVID-19, Aged 47

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The Isango Ensemble of South Africa has announced the death of actor and Associate Director Zamile Gantana on July 15, 2020, due to COVID-19. Born in 1973 in Kimberley, South Africa, Gantana moved to Cape Town to study music and opera at the University of Cape Town. As a founding member of the Isango Theatre Ensemble, Gantana toured internationally in {…}

Special Features

The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

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Happy Pride! As we continue our pride celebration, we turn to the most influential LGBTQIA+ performers, administrators, directors, and others who have been influential in the opera world in shaping the conversation and boosting visibility. For this list, we honed in on the accomplishments of these individuals and the way they have used their voice to push diversity and education {…}

News

Australian Opera Companies to Receive $50 Million Relief Package

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Opera companies in Australia’s state of New South Wales have received some much-needed support from the state government in the form of a $50 million Rescue and Restart package, meant to ease the burden on the arts industry while theaters remain closed. The package is set to be delivered in two stages, where the first will help companies ride out {…}

News

A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

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(Credit: Met Opera) ***UPDATE: Opera America has released a comprehensive database of all streaming options from around the world with more details about schedules and offerings. We highly recommend you check it out here. There are a lot of opera companies currently offering up streaming services for opera lovers around the world. While we have published individual pieces over the {…}

News

Opera for Peace – Leading Young Voices of the World Announced

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Opera for Peace – Leading Young Voices of the World has been announced as a new leading international cultural nonprofit organization, promoting unity through artistic excellence, global collaborations, and social justice endeavors. The new movement is set to be used in order to reflect the reality of today’s globalized world and will be used as a mission to connecting nations {…}

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Opera Australia 2022 Review: Otello

Opera Australia 2022 Review: The Marriage of Figaro

Australian Opera Star Joins ‘Advertrader’

Victorian Opera Cancels Production of ‘Voss’ Due to COVID-19

Obituary: South African Baritone, Conductor, & Director Zamile Gantana Dies of COVID-19, Aged 47

The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

Australian Opera Companies to Receive $50 Million Relief Package

A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

Opera for Peace – Leading Young Voices of the World Announced