Opera Australia’s artistic director Lyndon Terracini announced on Oct. 6, 2022, that he is immediately stepping down from his role after 13 years to “get on with the next phase of my life, to pursue new adventures and enable the transition of my successor,” Terracini told The Sydney Morning Herald. Terracini’s contract was due to expire next year, but according {…}
The Arts Workers Union, the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance will take Opera Australia to the Fair Work Commission over a large dispute regarding the proposed layoff of musicians and members of the chorus and staff. MEAA accused Opera Australia of acting unconscionably by axing 25 percent of its workforce without prior consultation with the union. Paul Davies, the director {…}
Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini AM of Opera Australia has been awarded Commander of the Order of the Star of Italy, one of the highest civilian honors in Italy. The honor is bestowed on foreign nationals and expatriates for their work in the promotion of Italian national prestige abroad, upholding and preserving cultural heritage, enhancing friendly relations and co-operation with other countries and ties {…}