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West Australian Opera

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9278 8999

Address: 825 Hay St Level 3 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.waopera.asn.au

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25.01.2022 WAO PODCAST SERIES - The making of The Nightingale This months podcast The making of The Nightingale features Director and Designer Matt Reuben James Ward and Movement Director Alice Kell from Co3 Australia. In this podcast we discuss the making of our upcoming production The Nightingale, an opera for young people by young people. Tune into The making of The Nightingale with Chris van Tuinen. Listen: https://omny.fm//west-austra/the-making-of-the-nightingale

25.01.2022 Only one month until WAO launches its 2021 season. We’ve got exciting plans and are committed to a big year of performances, even whilst operating in a COVID-19 environment. Package tickets available from Monday 7 December, 2020... Request a brochure at: https://tickets.waopera.asn.au/account/create/brief

25.01.2022 "It’s credit to the production team rehearsal director Bruno Ravella, and assistant director Margrete Helgeby Chaney that so many elements worked so smoothly, incorporating the work of the Glyndebourne team of Nicholas Hytner, Vicki Mortimer and Paule Constable. - David Cusworth The West Australian Limited tickets available for sale: https://tickets.ptt.wa.gov.au/events/cosi-fan-tutti-ptt-hmt Read the full review: https://www.google.com.au//wa-opera-return-to-his-majest...ys Photo by James Rogers

25.01.2022 Check out the photos from our beautiful season of Cosi fan tutte. Photos by James Rogers

25.01.2022 Today we celebrate the birthday of composer of The Nightingale Imant Raminsh. WAO are proud to present this opera for young people, performed by young people. One shouldnt underestimate the capabilities of young musicians Imant Raminsh Photo by Flossy Photography ... West Australian Young Voices - WAYV See more

24.01.2022 WAO Spotlight with Caitlin Cassidy We step out of our cherished rehearsal studio and onto the road this month as we bring live performance to the south west with Opera in the Regions. From the theatre to the tingle trees, we want to shine a spotlight on our creatives working tirelessly to bring the magic of opera to you. Connect with your state opera company on an intimate level and understand how a tour relies on stamina, synergy and zeal. Journey with mezzo soprano Caitlin ...Cassidy as she takes us through her favourite regional opera moments, the quirky but powerful vocals of Cecilia Bartoli, and why she thinks the arts have worth for everyone, both young and old. Read the full post at the link below. https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-spotlight-with-caitlin-cas

23.01.2022 PLAYLIST SERIES This weeks West Australian Opera Playlist is curated by Pia Harris. Stream and read about Pias playlist which includes works by Bellini, Strauss and Wagner. STREAM NOW! https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-playlist-series-xvii-curat

23.01.2022 West Australian Opera is excited to be joining forces with Awesome Arts and proud to present THE NIGHTINGALE in a unique collaboration. The Nightingale is an opera for young people, performed by young people, for all to enjoy. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen the opera tells of an Emperor who is enchanted by the singing of a nightingale. Join us on this magical journey in an opera spectacle to delight everyone.... 3 - 4 October 2020 | His Majestys Theatre, Perth Book now: https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au//his-m/whats-on/the-nightingale/

22.01.2022 "West Australian Opera on Saturday becomes the first major opera company to return to live performance with a fully staged production when it opens Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte at His Majesty's Theatre." - The Australian Limited tickets available for Saturday 24 October. Book now: https://tickets.ptt.wa.gov.au/events/cosi-fan-tutti-ptt-hmt ... Read the full article: https://www.theaustralian.com.au//5f66139e82f9a4621f4efc90

22.01.2022 PLAYLIST SERIES To coincide with Fathers Day and our upcoming family production of The Nightingale, Director Matt Reuben James Ward has curated our latest playlist where he looks back on songs and musical numbers that remind him of his childhood, his experience as a father and looks at music that has helped him rediscover his inner child as he prepares for The Nightingale. STREAM NOW: https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-playlist-series-xix-curate

22.01.2022 PLAYLIST SERIES This weeks West Australian Opera Playlist is curated by WAOs Music Librarian Allison Fyfe. Allisons playlist includes beloved arias from Il Tabarro, La Traviata, Faust and Tristan and Isolde. STREAM NOW! https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-playlist-series-xvi-curate

22.01.2022 Opera in the Regions 2020 Be immersed in the power of sung stories as we head to the regions this November in a series of concerts to delight the whole family. Featuring West Australian talent, be moved to showstopping arias in a concert of well-known operatic hits. Join us as we share the joy of live performance in an operatic experience for everyone to enjoy.... Tickets available for Opera in Mandurah and Opera in Albany. Opera in Mandurah: https://www.manpac.com.au/events/opera-in-mandurah/ Opera in Albany: https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au//alban/whats-on/opera-in-albany/

22.01.2022 THE NIGHTINGALE - Meet the cast! Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Leanne Puttick will be taking to the podium as conductor in our upcoming production of The Nightingale. Part of Leannes role as conductor involves meeting with the director and discussing creative vision in terms of where the production is set, and the way in which the music will carry the directors vision. Be immersed in this enchanting fairy-tale of a story of beauty and wonder, of friendship and loyalty, perf...ect for the whole family to enjoy. October 3 & 4 | His Majestys Theatre, Perth Book now: https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au//his-m/whats-on/the-nightingale/

22.01.2022 An opera for young people, by young people sharing the magical tale of The Nightingale with a new generation. Join us as we hear from Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists Matthew Dixon, Brianna Louwen and Chelsea Kluga as they prepare for The Nightingale. WAO is proud to present this opera with Co3 Australia, West Australian Young Voices - WAYV, WA Youth Orchestra and as part of the Awesome Arts Festival.

21.01.2022 Our Distinguished Artist Series is fast approaching! Amplify your excitement for our upcoming Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci with a unique insight into the production! Alan Lourens, head of the UWA Conservatorium of Music, will interview Conductor Christopher van Tuinen on the enduring legacy of this double bill and the relevance of these operas in the world today. Register for your free tickets now!... http://bit.ly/WAODAS2Tix See more

20.01.2022 Last night we were proud to collaborate with Garum Perth to take you on an Operatic Journey through Southern Italy. A mouth-watering menu curated by Guy Grossi paid tribute to Sicily and Calabria, the settings of the operas Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci. Each course was paired with an exclusive opera performance, giving guests their first look at the heart-breaking beauty they can experience on stage next month.... The combination of exquisite music, flavours and aromas within a stunning setting truly made this a night worth singing about Taste more of the drama by booking tickets to our production of Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci at His Majesty's Theatre, Perth this July! Book: http://bit.ly/CavPagTix Learn: https://bit.ly/WAOCavPag Images by Shot by Thom

20.01.2022 COSI FAN TUTTE Soak up the seaside air and be transported to Naples, where love and fidelity are put to the test in Mozart's glorious comedy. Featuring an all local West Australian cast, join us in a season that harness the best of WA talent, sharing a tale of broken hearts and brilliant schemes. ... LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE 29, 31 OCTOBER | His Majesty's Theatre, Perth BOOK NOW: https://tickets.ptt.wa.gov.au/events/cosi-fan-tutti-ptt-hmt Photo by James Rogers

20.01.2022 GHOST spotLIGHT Now is a time for looking ahead: to our exciting mainstage return next month, and to the new generations of opera lovers we must support and nurture. From our youngest singers to those who guide them, we want to shine a spotlight on our creatives working in the Ghost Light to bring the magic of opera to you. Join us this week with Childrens Chorus Master Katie How as she discusses rehearsing with The Nightingales youngest stars, the benefits of learning thr...ough collaboration, and her first sparks of passion for opera. Read now: https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-ghost-spotlight-with-katie

20.01.2022 We can’t wait for our performance of Opera in Albany today featuring the Mount Barker Community College Glee Club!

17.01.2022 THE NIGHTINGALE - Meet the cast! Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Matthew Dixon will be playing the role of the Emperor in our upcoming production of The Nightingale. Be immersed in this enchanting fairy-tale of a story of beauty and wonder, of friendship and loyalty, in a season that harness the next generation of WA talent. October 3 & 4 | His Majestys Theatre, Perth... Book now: https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au//his-m/whats-on/the-nightingale/ See more

17.01.2022 COSI FAN TUTTE (MOZART) West Australian Opera farewells this gorgeous production which was on loan from Glyndebourne Festival. Returning to live performance has been a joy for artists and audiences; we are very grateful to everyone for adhering to Phase 4 restrictions and we acknowledge the additional efforts made by all involved. Thank you again to Bruno Ravella, Margrete Helgeby Chaney, Andy May, Christopher van Tuinen, Tommaso Pollio, Prudence Sanders (Fiordiligi), Ashlyn ...Tymms (Dorabella), Penny Shaw (Despina), Paul O’Neill (Ferrando), Sam Roberts-Smith (Guglielmo), James Clayton (Don Alfonso), West Australian Symphony Orchestra and West Australian Opera Chorus. Thank you to Principal Partner Wesfarmers Arts. Thank you to the West Australian Opera team. It is a privilege to be back on stage in His Majesty's Theatre, Perth. Thanks everyone, Carolyn Chard AM, Executive Director Photo by James Rogers

17.01.2022 To celebrate the opening of Cosi fan tutte, Chorus member Leilah Fox curated this week's playlist. Read about and stream Leilah’s playlist which includes music from Cavalleria rusticana, Cosi fan tutte and the Broadway musical CATS. STERAM NOW: https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-playlist-series-xxiii-cura

16.01.2022 WAO PODCAST SERIES - Back on Stage This months podcast Back on Stage features Soprano Prudence Sanders and Mezzo-soprano Brigitte Heuser. In this podcast we discuss the emergence of WAO being back on stage and what it was like to perform in front of a live audience again. Tune into Back on Stage with Chris van Tuinen. Listen: https://omny.fm//west-australian-opera-podca/back-on-stage

15.01.2022 GHOST LIGHT OPERA West Australian Opera presents Ghost Light Opera. Enjoy all the Ghost light opera arias performed by James Clayton, Paul ONeill, Fiona Campbell and Emma Matthews, combined together in this concert length performance. Watch Now: https://youtu.be/dbTYx5oHPsk #WAO #GhostLightOpera

15.01.2022 To celebrate our upcoming production of The Nightingale we have curated a short playlist with some operatic favourites that will have your little musos falling in love with opera before they visit His Majestys Theatre, Perth for The Nightingale. Stream the playlist below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dcPg5tLEBzRa4QSb7OiuC

15.01.2022 Our very own Ashlyn Tymms performs live at Government House Ballroom with Raymond Yong. Be taken on a musical journey from the spirited Spanish folk songs of Manuel de Falla Siete canciones populares españolas to Debussy's Moonlight magic. The Heart of a Gypsy combines virtuosity, passionate storytelling and peaceful tranquillity to deliver an afternoon of music that will tempt and delight. 4.00pm | Sunday 6 December... Government House Ballroom, Perth Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=679565&

15.01.2022 We are looking forward to this evenings concert performance for Opera in the Valley of the Giants. We can't wait to see you all there. Safe travels to those driving to the event.

14.01.2022 Have you read the news? We are thrilled to once again be a part of the Perth Festival with our City of Perth Opera in the Park. Read the full article from Limelight and don't forget to register your tickets for our FREE Opera in the Park, where we will be celebrating 30 years of this iconic Western Australian event over two magical nights. https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au//perth-festival-anno/

14.01.2022 THE NIGHTINGALE - Meet the cast! Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Chelsea Kluga will be playing the role of the Chief Counselor and Death in our upcoming production of The Nightingale. WAO is proud to present this opera for young people, by young people with Co3 Australia, West Australian Young Voices - WAYV, WA Youth Orchestra and as part of the Awesome Arts Festival.

13.01.2022 Executive Director Carolyn Chard AM featured in The Australian with Nicola Forrest. Some of Western Australias most prominent cultural institutions have shared in a multi million-dollar windfall as shares in Andrew Forrests Fortescue Metals Group touch record highs. The dividend income is especially valued this year...and contributed to holding the company in good stead while the arts sector in general is suffering due to being unable to carry out its core business of perf...orming live on the stage. - Carolyn Chard Read the full article here: https://www.theaustralian.com.au//287bd5f11e1768f75c2fede4 Minderoo Foundation

12.01.2022 Opera in Albany Be moved by the powerful voices of West Australian Opera artists and sing along to showstopping arias in a concert of well-known operatic hits. This is an event experience for the entire family to enjoy. 1pm & 7.30pm Friday 27 November 2020... Albany Entertainment Centre $39 Adult | $34 Concession | $19 Child | $99 Family Opera in Albany is proudly supported by WAO Principal Partner Wesfarmers Arts, Minderoo Foundation, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Book your tickets at the link below. https://tickets.ptt.wa.gov.au/events/opera-in-albany-ptt-aec

12.01.2022 COSI FAN TUTTE While the delay in phase 5 has meant were currently at ticket capacity, we are still incredibly excited to be bringing you Cosi fan tutte this October. Our season of Cosi fan tutte marks the first time this stunning Glyndebourne production has been presented in Australia and this season will now welcome a wonderful all West Australian cast.... Learn more: https://www.waopera.asn.au/shows/events/cosi-fan-tutte/ Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. Photo: Mike Hoban

12.01.2022 West Australian Opera is excited to present the magical storytelling of The Nightingale in an exciting and unique collaboration between five companies. Each week well take you behind the scenes to explore the creation of The Nightingale in a season that harness the next generation of WA talent. Join us on this weeks behind the scenes journey as we speak with members from the WA Youth Orchestra as they share with us what is involved in preparing and learning a new score. Wa...tch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1MD4Lz6ILg&t=5s WAO is proud to present this opera for young people, by young people with Co3 Australia, West Australian Young Voices - WAYV, WA Youth Orchestra and as part of the Awesome Arts.

12.01.2022 COSI FAN TUTTE LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE We are delighted to announce His Majesty's Theatre has been able to increase the capacity of the venue to 60%. A limited number of tickets are now available for sale for Saturday 24 October.... Join our wait list to be notified when tickets become available for October 27, 29 and 31. BOOK NOW: https://tickets.ptt.wa.gov.au/events/cosi-fan-tutti-ptt-hmt

12.01.2022 Throwback to our first ever digital adaptation of the short, one-act comic opera The Telephone by Gian Carlo Menotti. Featuring Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists, Chelsea Burns (Lucy) and Lachlann Lawton (Ben), The Telephone is a story about love at social distance, the allure of digital technology and the forgotten treasure of being present in moments that truly matter. Watch Now - https://youtu.be/QSoMB0aNpYM

11.01.2022 Soon the notes of showstopping arias will soar through the tingle trees and into the night sky as we present Opera in the Valley of the Giants tonight. Join us with Ryan Smith Manager of the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk as he explores the immense collaborative efforts behind regional performances, how conservation intertwines with creativity, and his favourite spots nestled within the beautiful Warren Region. Read now: https://www.waopera.asn.au/ne/wao-spotlight-with-ryan-smith

11.01.2022 ON SALE! The Relaxed Performance of THE NIGHTINGALE supported by Lotterywest is now on sale. This performance will also include an Audio Description service for blind or vision impaired patrons. Sunday 4 October 2020 | 11am performance His Majestys Theatre, Perth... WAO is proud to be working closely with DADAA on this performance to ensure the production is accessible for audiences. To book tickets and learn more please visit: https://www.waopera.asn.au/shows/events/the-nightingale/

11.01.2022 This week's playlist is curated by West Australian Opera Chorus member, Morgan Halket who is currently singing in this week's production of Così fan tutte. Stream and read about Morgan's playlist which includes music from beloved operas Le Nozze di Figaro, Cendrillon and Così fan tutte. Book ticket to Cosi fan tutte: https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au//h/whats-on/cos%C3%AD-fan-tutte/ Stream Playlist: https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-playlist-series-xxiv-curat

11.01.2022 CITY OF PERTH OPERA IN THE PARK A free event supported by Lotterywest Enjoy the splendour of City of Perth Opera in the Park from the comfort of home! ... WAO is proud to livestream this gala concert in real time on Friday 26 February 2021. Register your details to receive the link direct to your inbox as well as an event program so you can follow along to the magic. Register for the FREE livestream: https://www.waopera.asn.au/opera-in-the-park-livestream-re/

10.01.2022 GHOST spotLIGHT Only a few weeks remain until the beautiful sounds of opera will take flight from the stage of His Majestys Theatre, and now is the perfect moment to appreciate the value of collaboration within the arts. This week, hear from Awesome Arts CEO/Artistic Director Jenny Simpson on connecting children and families with high quality arts experiences, the power of music to transform our worldview, and her championing of the underdog.... Read Now: https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-ghost-spotlight-with-jenny

09.01.2022 A young cast unites to share a new telling, like youve not experience before. Join us as we hear from Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists Adrian Soares (repetiteur) and Leanne Puttick (conductor) as they prpeare for The Nightingale. WAO is proud to present this opera for young people, by young people with Co3 Australia, West Australian Young Voices - WAYV, WA Youth Orchestra and as part of the Awesome Arts Festival.

08.01.2022 *ANNOUNCEMENT - TICKET REGISTRATIONS OPEN* City of Perth Opera in the Park Supported by Lotterywest in association with Perth Festival Friday 26 & Saturday 27 February 2021... WAO has presented Opera in the Park for 30 years and we are proud to announce the 2021 event with the outstanding support of the City of Perth and Lotterywest. In 2021, we are rolling out the stars for a Gala Concert which will feature audience favourites from the world of opera and musical theatre. This event will be held over two nights. It is free but ticket registrations are essential. Featuring West Australian Opera principal artists and the West Australian Opera Chorus with the full might of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra as part of the 2021 Perth Festival Book Now at https://tickets.waopera.asn.au/overview/operainthepark

08.01.2022 "So much about what we do is about you and your enjoyment. Your involvement has kept us going through the challenges of last year, so thank you." - Lachlann Lawton and Chelsea Burns, WAO Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists Join us during the month of June as we share stories of how we navigated through 2020. The current situation is still uncertain, but with your continuing support we will continue to speak to the heart through the human voice; to share the joy of music through ope...ra and the powerful stories opera tells. This tax time help us do even more with your donation. http://bit.ly/WAODonate

08.01.2022 Mozarts Delicious Deception - A Progressive Culinary Experience Deliciously dark and dramatic, indulge your senses as we partner with Brookfield Place Perth to bring you a truly unique progressive culinary experience - Mozarts Delicious Deception. Hosted by acclaimed food writer and critic Max Brearley, this sensory experience that celebrates food, music, wine and art is not to be missed. ... Wednesday 23 September | Brookfield Place Perth Book your tickets now! Limited spaces available. https://bfplperth.com/events/mozarts-delicious-deception

08.01.2022 In an exciting first for WA companies, coming together to blend opera, music and movement, we hear from members of West Australian Young Voices - WAYV as they prepare for the world premiere production of The Nightinagle. WAO is proud to present this opera for young people, by young people with Co3 Australia , West Australian Young Voices - WAYV, WA Youth Orchestra and as part of the Awesome Arts Festival.

07.01.2022 Check out the photos from our beautiful season of Cosi fan tutte. Limited tickets available for this evenings performance. Book now: https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au//h/whats-on/cos%C3%AD-fan-tutte/... Photos by James Rogers

07.01.2022 "What has been heartening for me is that the industry has shown itself to be flexible and responsive and understanding and thats going from artistic directors to audiences to artists. Everyone is trying to make it work and I think from that we are going to see some really interesting things." - Chris van Tuinen, Music Director, in conversation with Culture Counts

07.01.2022 LAST CHANCE Our third Opera Film Festival screening at Palace Cinemas is almost sold out! Only a handful of tickets remain to Roberto Benigni's Oscar-winning Life is Beautiful / La Vita e Bella. This critically acclaimed masterpiece shares the moving story of a Jewish librarian who uses love, humour and imagination to protect his son from the horrors of a Jewish Concentration Camp. ... Feel your emotions stir even before the screening starts, with a heartfelt live aria performance from two of our Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists. Seize this incredible opportunity before it's too late! http://bit.ly/WAOLifeIsBeautifulTix

06.01.2022 THE NIGHTINGALE - Meet the cast! Introducing our rptiteur, Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Adrian Soares. Adrians role as the rptiteur involves working closely with the conductor (fellow Young Artist Leanne Puttick), the choir and soloists in putting the score together. Adrian will act as the orchestra with 2 hands and 88 keys until WA Youth Orchestra joins for production week. WAO is proud to present this opera for young people, by young people with Co3 Australia, West Aus...tralian Young Voices - WAYV, WA Youth Orchestra and as part of the Awesome Arts Festival. See more

06.01.2022 GHOST spotLIGHT With preparations well underway for our mainstage return, the opportunity to peek behind the scenes has never been more thrilling. Join us in conversation with Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Chelsea Kluga as she reflects on collaboration within The Nightingale rehearsal studio, the importance of encouraging youth artistic development, and her favourite piece of music to kindle emotion.... Read now: https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-ghost-spotlight-with-chels

06.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT The stage of His Majesty’s Theatre has been transformed into sun-soaked 18th Century Naples, and now is the time to relish the exhilaration of bringing sung stories to life. Journey behind the scenes with soprano Penny Shaw as she contemplates her subversive character Despina in Così fan tutte, the transportive nature of a luxurious set, and how volunteering at an opera festival unexpectedly changed her life. ... Read now: https://www.waopera.asn.au/ne/wao-spotlight-with-penny-shaw

05.01.2022 Soon we journey outside the heritage walls of His Majesty’s Theatre and onto the road to share soaring arias with further corners of the community. This week, hear from Mount Barker Community College primary music teacher Rhianna Reynolds on collaborating with WAO for Opera in Albany, the immersive nature of sung stories, and her hopes for young performing artists in the regions. Read now: https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-spotlight-with-rhianna-rey

05.01.2022 THE NIGHTINGALE - Meet the cast! Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Brianna Louwen - Soprano tells us about her role in our upcoming production of The Nightingale. Join us on an enchanting journey for the whole family to enjoy. ... October 3 & 4 | His Majestys Theatre, Perth Book now: https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au//his-m/whats-on/the-nightingale/

04.01.2022 We are thrilled to be back on the road this week with our highly anticipated Opera in the Regions tour. To celebrate, our Music Director Chris van Tuinen has curated this week's playlist to give you a sneak peek of what to expect during these show-stopping performances. Read about and stream the full playlist: https://www.waopera.asn.au/ne/opera-in-the-regions-playlist

04.01.2022 To celebrate Fathers Day weve compiled a list of some of Operas most iconic father figures and father characters. From Gianni Schicchi to Giorgio Germont and Sarastro. Read more: https://www.waopera.asn.au//o-mio-babbino-caro-the-fathers

03.01.2022 COSI FAN TUTTE (MOZART) West Australian Opera is so excited to return to the stage in the beautiful His Majesty's Theatre, Perth with this gorgeous production on loan from Glyndebourne Festival. Thank you to the creative team who have assisted in every way except in person and thank you to Bruno Ravella for zooming into rehearsals with Margrete Helgeby Chaney in Perth. Toi Toi Christopher van Tuinen, Tommaso Pollio, Prudence Sanders (Fiordiligi), Ashlyn Tymms (Dorabella), Pen...ny Shaw (Despina), Paul O’Neill (Ferrando), Sam Roberts-Smith (Guglielmo), James Clayton (Don Alfonso), West Australian Symphony Orchestra and West Australian Opera Chorus. Thank you to Principal Partner Wesfarmers Arts. Thank you to the wonderful team at West Australian Opera who make the engines run. It is a privilege to be back on stage and we are so pleased to be back in the theatre with you all. Thanks everyone, Carolyn Chard AM, Executive Director Photo by James Rogers

03.01.2022 GHOST LIGHT OPERA West Australian Opera presents Ghost Light Opera with a compilation of arias from Emma Matthews. Watch Now: https://youtu.be/ZK7KFgHKBD0... #WAO #GhostLightOpera See more

03.01.2022 I also can’t help remarking on the pleasure of seeing an entirely local cast rise to the occasion without a single weak link. - Humphrey Bower, Australian Book Review Meet the West Australian cast the critics are raving about. See this stellar line-up on the stage at His Majesty's Theatre, Perth. TICKETS AVAILABLE 29 & 31 OCTOBER... Book Now! https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au//h/whats-on/cos%C3%AD-fan-tutte/ See more

03.01.2022 Thank you IL GLOBO for the write up on OPERA IN THE REGIONS. We are officially back on the road to share the magic of opera with you all. If you missed today's Opera in Mandurah concert, we still have limited tickets available for Opera in Albany. Book yours now to avoid missing out! https://ilglobo.com//wao-hits-the-road-for-opera-in-the-r/

02.01.2022 WAO PODCAST SERIES - Reaching our Community This month’s podcast ‘Reaching our Community' features West Australian Opera's Education Manager, Terasa Letizia. As we prepare for our Regional Tour later this month to Mandurah, Albany and Walpole, we discuss the importance of reaching the wider community in schools, in regional WA and even in an online environment. At WAO we believe it is important that everyone has access to this incredible artform. Tune into "Reaching our Community" with Chris van Tuinen and learn about our wonderful education and outreach program. Listen: https://omny.fm//west-australian-op/reaching-our-community

02.01.2022 PLAYLIST SERIES Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Chelsea Kluga shared her playlist while she is busy preparing for her role as the Chief Councillor/Death in our upcoming production of The Nightingale. Read about and stream Chelseas playlist which includes music from the likes of Judy Garland as well as classic arias from Tosca, Cavalleria Rusticana and The Nightingales composer Imant Raminsh. You can see Chelsea in The Nightingale at His Majestys Theatre from October 3-4. ... STREAM NOW! https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-playlist-series-xviii-cura

02.01.2022 GHOST spotLIGHT As we relish the revival of live performance, now is the moment to peek at the intensive journey to transform notes on a page into a breathtaking musical experience. From the score to the stage, we want to shine a spotlight on our creatives working in the Ghost Light to bring the magic of opera to you. Join us with Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Adrian Soares as he reveals his rigorous preparations for The Nightingale, the thrill of performing to a diverse live ...audience, and his quest to support as many local businesses as possible. Read now: https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-ghost-spotlight-with-adria

02.01.2022 GHOST spotLIGHT As preparations ramp up for our mainstage return, cherish the sense of wonder music ignites within artist and audience alike. From the first seeds of artistic planning to the final curtain call, we want to shine a spotlight on our creatives working in the Ghost Light to bring the magic of opera to you. This week, hear from Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Brianna Louwen on sinking her teeth into character work, the importance of a supportive artistic environment, ...and her advice for celebrating achievements. Read Now: https://www.waopera.asn.au//wao-ghost-spotlight-with-brian