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Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Address: 4-10 Bank Place 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Ye gods, opera's biggest show on the way! Pointing to a "hunger for large-scale opera", Melbourne Opera will stage Das Rheingold The Ring Cycle...

24.01.2022 Don’t forget to book for this wonderful concert featuring Lee Abrahmsen - Soprano. On tonight!

23.01.2022 A sneak peak at our Das Rheingold set taking shape - so exciting!

23.01.2022 Another wonderful review, this time from Time Out Melbourne: https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/music/verdis-macbeth Tickets to the remaining three shows are selling fast: https://bit.ly/3fXELxD

23.01.2022 Young singers take note - Melba Opera Trust scholarship applications are open (there are eligibility criteria)

21.01.2022 Melbourne Opera are thrilled to announce the members of the Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme 2021. Two distinguished singers recent Herald Sun Aria award winner Georgia Wilkinson and Zwischenfach, Eleanor Greenwood will join returning programme members Louise Keast, Jane Magao, Michael Dimovski and Darcy Carroll. Shakira Dugan, Chloe Harris and Louis Hurley become Associate Artists alongside Rebecca Rashleigh and Stephen Marsh. Eleanor and Georgia clearly understa...nd the development and performance opportunities a programme such as ours offers for singers at various stages of their careers. A Zwischenfach is a voice which lies between two voice types. Eleanor applied to develop repertoire for her new soprano Fach:I have been singing as a mezzo soprano for some years but more recently I have made a change to soprano repertoire. I need to emerge as a Soprano Zwischenfach, and in order to have a real chance in this Fach, I will need to sing repertoire as a cover, from the coaching room, and in performance. Georgia observes: The opportunity to cover and perform roles in main stage operas will allow me to focus on expanding my repertoire of full roles rather than solely choice arias. Programme members and associates are busily engaged in rehearsals and preparations for ‘Das Rheingold’ which kicks off 2021, with Darcy Carroll singing the role of Donner (and covering the giant, Fasolt), Rebecca Rashleigh singing Woglinde, Louise Keast singing Wellgunde (and covering Freia), Jane Magao covering Woglinde, Eleanor Greenwood covering Wellgunde, Michael Dimovski covering Froh and Stephen Marsh covering Donner. Associate artist, Chloe Harris, along with Jane, Michael & Darcy, is appearing in the Sylvie Paladino Christmas concert next week. The Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme exists to provide practical and essential opportunities through performance and industry experience alongside tailored language study, supported singing lessons and coaching. The Programme acknowledges the difficulties faced by singers throughout the COVID crisis and will reopen for applications in March 2021.

21.01.2022 Take a moment to read this thrilling review of Macbeth from The Spectator: This is a fine flawlessly consistent Macbeth, full of darkness with flashes of blinding revelation Beresford has created a production of the operatic Macbeth which has a constant intensity and a magnificent performance from Helena Dix as Lady Macbeth and a tough, probing stab at Macbeth from the baritone Simon Meadows - a credible noble warrior gone bad. The last aria is very fine The costumes by... Greg Carroll are rich and medieval. Adrian Tamburini is a fine capable Banquo and Samuel Sakker is a magnificent Macduff https://www.spectator.com.au/2021/05/macbeth See more

21.01.2022 Loved ‘having’ you. Can’t wait until the next one Diva

21.01.2022 Get your tickets! We are limited to 220 seats only in the theatre!

20.01.2022 Here is a wonderful interview with Samuel Sakker - Tenor in Limelight. Melbourne Opera fans will be fascinated to read how he has been navigating COVID in the UK. Sam has performed in several Melbourne Opera productions including La traviata, Rienzi (concert) and recently played Pollione in Norma. He has had a wonderful success with Scottish Opera making his role debut of Rodolfo in La Bohème - now playing!!

20.01.2022 Don't forget to support these stars at their wonderful concert this evening at 8.30 pm on MDCH https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/london-stars-of-co/

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Melbourne Opera's Patron-in-Chief Lady Primrose Potter AC CMRI and former Board member Maureen Wheeler AO (along with husband Tony Wheeler AO) who are among the recipients for Philanthropy awards from Creative Partnerships. Lady Potter has been awarded the arts visionary prize which she shares with Baillieu Myer and Sarah Myer, and Maureen and Tony the philanthropy leadership award. Lady Potter and Maureen Wheeler speak here of the importance in supporting the arts generally and, in particular, at this very critical time. Our heartfelt congratulations to all awardees.

19.01.2022 Please join these wonderful stars on Tuesday evening - 4th August at 8.30 pm at MDCH. Now that Melbourne is locked down from 8.00 pm you have no excuse not too, and this will absolutely lift your spirits. Starring Samuel Sakker - Tenor, Kiandra Howarth, Lauren Fagan - Soprano, Filipe Manu, Serge Rybin, supported by Tait Memorial Trust & Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom. Tickets: https://watch.melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/#/item/55580

19.01.2022 Happy 90th birthday to our Founding Patron Maestro Richard Bonynge AC CBE. We were thrilled he was able to join us for our Norma production last September, and hope he has a wonderful celebration. To honour this occasion a Gala Concert will be streamed this evening - 9.00 pm Melbourne time. To buy tickets please click on the link below: https://www.taitmemorialtrust.org//richard-bonynge-90th-/... The concert features outstanding artists from Australia and New Zealand who have been personally selected by Richard Bonynge. These include Helena Dix - Soprano ('our Norma'), Yvonne Kenny, Emma Matthews, Catherine Carby, Valda Wilson, and other wonderful artists, including stars of the Royal Ballet. The ultimate goal of the concert is to raise a substantial sum which will be added to the new Richard Bonynge Award for a young Australian or New Zealand conductor or pianist.

18.01.2022 Melbourne Opera continues its Wagner cycle with a new production of the first of his Das Ring des Nibelungen operas, Das Rheingold, at the Regent Theatre. Eminent international Wagnerian Maestro Anthony Negus returns to conduct, after his great successes of Tristan and Isolde (for which he won the 2018 Green Room Conducting Award) and The Flying Dutchman, leading a superb all-Australian cast featuring Warwick Fyfe, Eddie Muliaumaseali'i, Simon Meadows, James Egglestone, Sara...h Sweeting, Adrian Tamburini, Lee Abrahmsen, Steven Gallop, Michael Lapina, Roxane Hislop, Darcy Carroll, Rebecca Rashleigh, Louise Keast and Karen Van Spall. MO’s recent productions of Norma, The Flying Dutchman, Rossini’s Otello, Tristan and Isolde, Lohengrin, Tannhäuser and Rienzi have all received critical and popular acclaim. This new production is directed by Suzanne Chaundy and designed by Flying Dutchman’s acclaimed designer Andrew Bailey. Sung in German with English subtitles. Tickets on sale now from https://www.melbourneopera.com/project/das-rheingold/

18.01.2022 We are thrilled to be staging the first independent Ring Cycle mounted in Australia since 1913. The first of the Ring’s four operas, Das Rheingold establishes the epic journey of Richard Wagner’s preeminent work. The following three operas will be staged progressively over the next three years with Walküre and Siegfried in 2022. The Cycle will culminate in 2023 with Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods), and a multi million dollar production of the complete cycle (all four operas), coinciding with our 21st Anniversary. Das Rheingold opens 3 February for three shows only, with tickets selling fast via Ticketmaster http://bit.ly/3oVO3vg or 136 100.

18.01.2022 A warm welcome back to the endlessly talented Suzanne Chaundy, now regarded as a Wagner specialist, following her acclaimed productions of Wagner’s Tristan & Isolde, Lohengrin, Tannhäuser, The Flying Dutchman and more. Fully fledged in Wagner’s work, Suzanne Chaundy’s impressively variegated direction gives clarity and sensitivity (Herald Sun) Director Suzanne Chaundy has helmed countless Melbourne Opera productions in the past, and her feel for Wagner’s allegorical tend...encies is on full display here. She knows that if the symbolism is going to work, it needs real psychological texture to ground it, and she directs her singers towards an emotional realism that offsets the fantastical nature of the story (Time Out Melbourne an experience that comes close to the total art work Wagner envisaged (Limelight Magazine) Tickets are selling fast via Ticketmaster http://bit.ly/3oVO3vg / 136 100.

17.01.2022 Don't miss your chance to see the final remaining performance of Macbeth at Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne tomorrow evening at 7.30pm. In line with the new COVID-19 restrictions the show will go ahead as planned with no changes to cultural events. Masks are to be worn and QR check in will be required prior to entry. Final tickets are selling now: https://bit.ly/3fXELxD

16.01.2022 Melbourne Opera turning up the heat and, once again, mounting great heights with the bristling multilayered drama of Verdi’s four-act version of Shakespeare’s early 17th century play, Macbeth. Australian Arts Review The curtain will rise this evening for the final performance of Macbeth after a wonderful season at Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne. In line with current COVID-19 restrictions masks are to be worn and QR check in will be required prior to entry. ... Final tickets are selling fast: https://bit.ly/3fXELxD

16.01.2022 The gods have spoken!

16.01.2022 A superb Australian cast has been assembled for Das Rheingold with James Egglestone as Loge, Simon Meadows as Alberich, Lee Abrahmsen as Freia, Roxane Hislop as Erda, Sarah Sweeting as Fricka. Rheinmaidens will be Karen van Spall as Flosshilde, Rebecca Rashleigh as Woglinde, and Louise Keast as Wellgunde. Darcy Carroll will sing the role of Donner. Michael Lapina plays Mime, with Steven Gallop and Adrian Tamburini as the giants and Jason Wasley as Froh. Rounding out the il...lustrious principal cast is Melbourne Opera favourite Eddie Muliaumaseali'i, whose commanding presence and powerfully deep tones will bring to life the lead role of Wotan. Please join us in welcoming our illustrious cast! Das Rheingold opens 3 February for three shows only, with tickets selling fast via Ticketmaster http://bit.ly/3oVO3vg or 136 100.

14.01.2022 Happy 90th birthday again to the inimitable Maestro Richard Bonynge, one of our wonderful Founding Patrons. If you look closely you will see one of our Richard Divall Emerging Artists Louise Keast - Soprano (row 7) and many other friends, who along with us wish Richard the happiest of birthdays

12.01.2022 Did you see Helena Dix Soprano on News Breakfast this morning, discussing her frightening battle with Covid-19? If not here it is. We can’t wait to have her back for Macbeth next year. Stay well Helena. Wear your masks people!

12.01.2022 Read more about Darcy Carroll and his German-Australian Opera Grant win.

12.01.2022 Don't miss this exciting concert starring Lee Abrahmsen accompanied by Caroline Almonte on Friday 24th July 7.00 pm AEST (this Friday), being brought to you by The Melbourne Digital Concert Hall & Geelong Chamber Music Society https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/lee-abrahmsen-and-/

12.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that Anastasia Fai Kogan has been appointed to our board. As reported in The Age today, Anastasia is looking forward to taking on the challenge of helping to grow Melbourne Opera in the digital age. I’m an avid fan of opera and very excited at the opportunity to bring my experience to Melbourne Opera. During this challenging time, I see incredible opportunities for us to harness the power of digital communication to engage with new audiences and deliver innovative experiences to the existing customer base, she says. Keep an eye on our page in the coming weeks for updates about digital operatic offerings

11.01.2022 Read Richard Watts from Arts Hub talk to Producer Greg Hocking about the First independent Australian Ring Cycle in 108 years. Commencing in February 2021 'So we’re commencing with Rhinegold next year in the Regent, and then we’re following up in ‘22 with Walküre and Siegfried and then in ‘23, we'll do [Götterdämmerung and] the whole cycle, a couple of cycles, and oddly enough that’ll be our 21st anniversary, so it’s a funny thing to achieve and a surprising thing to achieve, let me put it that way,’ Greg said. https://performing.artshub.com.au//first-independent-austr

11.01.2022 Please note today’s performance is at 3pm. The time in the event notification is incorrect.

11.01.2022 In just a few short weeks the seats of the beautifully refurbished Regent Theatre will fill with opera lovers for their first production since lockdown, and the first since winning the prestigious National Heritage Architecture title at the 2020 National Architecture Awards. The curtain will rise as we commence our most ambitious production to date, the first opera of Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle. Stay tuned for our exciting cast announcements over the coming days. Das Rheingold opens 3 February for three performances only. Tickets are already selling fast via Ticketmaster: buy online http://bit.ly/3oVO3vg or call 136 100.

10.01.2022 Announcing our Christmas concert special guest - Sam Sakker who has performed with Melbourne Opera many times and has had a stellar career with the Royal Opera House - Covent Garden Hurry tickets selling fast! https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx

10.01.2022 Join us for some magnificent Mozart in the Moonlight - 7th March 2021 - at the Royal Botanic Gardens

10.01.2022 Applications close today for the next lucky group of artists to be selected to audition for the Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme. 2020, what a year! Now, we are in lockdown again but we meet weekly by Zoom for professional development sessions & yoga. Individual language lessons continue weekly plus support for singing lessons & coaching however and whenever they can take place! More than ever, we are so grateful to our major supporters the Ian Potter Foundation, the Sylvia Fisher Fund & Friends of Melbourne Opera, supporting us through these tough COVID-19 times.

08.01.2022 This will be gorgeous - starring Lee Abrahmsen & Caroline Almonte - 24 July

08.01.2022 More on Darcy Carroll. Thanks so much @nickdmillerjourno for the story!

06.01.2022 Don't forget to tune in to MDCH this week for their great programme. $20 of the $24 ticket price goes to the artists. Booking details below:

05.01.2022 Christmas is just around the corner! This is just a small snippet of our Christmas concert with Silvie Paladino from last year. We hope you can join us again this special event featuring our orchestra, members of the Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme - Jane Magão, Michael Dimovski, Darcy Carroll & Chloe Harris. With our special guest from Covent Garden Sam Sakker, conducted by Maestro Raymond Lawrence We would love you to join us in the socially distanced theatre:... https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx Alternatively our friends at Melbourne Digital Concert Hall will live streaming the concert: https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/christmas-with-sil/

05.01.2022 "MO has mounted a gripping production of this early Verdian masterpiece" "visually thrilling" "a performance to treasure" http://concertonet.com/scripts/review.php?ID_review=14589... Tickets to the remaining three performances are selling fast: https://bit.ly/3fXELxD

03.01.2022 Great news - tomorrow evening at 8.30 pm Melbourne Digital Concert Hall will be repeating the wonderful Melbourne Opera Gala which was streamed in April 2020, featuring Lee Abrahmsen - Soprano, Michael Lapina, Rebecca Rashleigh and Stephen Marsh, accompanied by Raymond M Lawrence https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/support-local-nigh/

02.01.2022 Melbourne Opera has chalked up another triumph in Macbeth - Classic Melbourne

02.01.2022 Congratulations Darcy Carroll, from the Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme, winning first prize in the German Australian Opera Grant. What an outstanding effort. The semi-finals & finals were all carried out online. And heartiest congratulations also to all at the German-Australian Opera Grant for going ahead in these difficult times. Thank you for giving us something to celebrate.

02.01.2022 Gorgeous singing! Here’s a peak at the German-Australian Opera Grant. Well done Darcy Carroll et al.

02.01.2022 Our newest Board member, Anastasia Kogan, has been interviewed in the Australian Financial Review today. We are looking forward to a wonderful collaboration. Read the article here

01.01.2022 Joining Silvie Paladino this year in our Christmas concert will be members of our Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme: Jane Magão Darcy Carroll Chloe Harris Michael Dimovski... Show your support for these fine young singers! https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Richard Divall Emerging Artists Programme member Darcy Carroll and all the other finalists competing for the German Australian Opera Grant. Brava too, to Programme member Jane Magao being selected as a semi-finalist. Toi, toi, toi Darcy!