Watch: Suzanne Chaundy on directing “The Flying Dutchman”
Melbourne Opera’s new production of The Flying Dutchman is in the inspired hands of director Suzanne Chaundy, whose productions of Tannhäuser, Lohengrin and Tristan and Isolde received resounding acclaim and several awards. Chaundy is an incredibly experienced...
Watch: Helena Dix discusses the Melbourne Opera production of Bellini’s “Norma”.
Did you know, the central role of Norma is considered by many to be one of opera’s most challenging soprano roles? It requires superior technical, dramatic and musical artistry. Helena delivered on every count and unleashed her formidable bel canto to the delight of...
German-Australian Opera Grant will see Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme member Darcy Carroll ‘zoom’ to Wiesbaden
We are thrilled to announce Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme member, baritone Darcy Carroll, won the German-Australian Opera Grant, after two days of intense zoom auditions! Darcy holds a Bachelor of Music (classical voice) from the University of Melbourne...
RDEAP Newsletter – Issue Five
Entering a third year with ever growing momentum, the Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme began with a bang in 2020 and was absolutely chock full of activity until COVID-19 struck in March. The focus of January and February was Melbourne Opera’s extremely...
Das Rheingold has been rescheduled
After careful consideration of the current situation and due to recent announcements by State and Federal Governments restricting mass gatherings, Melbourne Opera wishes to reschedule the August 2020 performance of Das Rheingold at the Regent Theatre to February 2021....
Melbourne Opera appoints Anastasia Fai Kogan to its Board
Melbourne Opera is pleased to announce the appointment of Anastasia Fai Kogan to its Board. Mrs Kogan will serve as a Non-Executive Director. Anastasia is an experienced business leader with extensive digital and creative experience. Mrs Kogan holds an MBA from...
Defying Tyranny – Conductor Anthony Negus talks about Fidelio
In the 250th anniversary year of Beethoven’s birth, Melbourne Opera is tackling his only opera, Fidelio. Conductor Anthony Negus discusses the work’s power and the influence of one of its greatest interpreters. This article appeared in the January-Feburary 2020...
From the Conductor: Anthony Negus on Beethoven’s Fidelio.
The resonance of Fidelio stems from its heroine Leonore (Beethoven’s preferred title for the opera), whose brave and dangerous path to find and rescue her husband Florestan, Beethoven follows into ever more inspiring territories. Her entrance early in the opening...
RDEAP Newsletter – Issue Four
The Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme 2019 has been packed with learning and development opportunities and following the intake of new singers in June has included involvement in Melbourne Opera’s acclaimed production of Norma and a rehearsal period for the...
From the Director: Suzanne Chaundy on Norma.
Norma is a charismatic leader with a fatal flaw, she has fallen in love with the enemy, a Roman leader named Pollione. She has broken her vow of chastity and borne children from this relationship. The opera shows her struggle between her public and private life. The...
