The singing was great – but what was it about? Why opera companies should explain themselves better

  • Written by: Peter Tregear, Principal Fellow and Professor of Music, The University of Melbourne
The singing was great – but what was it about? Why opera companies should explain themselves betterJeff Busby/Opera Australia

Opera Australia has received outstanding reviews for its Melbourne season of Richard Wagner’s opera Lohengrin.

The casting of German singer Jonas Kaufmann in the title role has been universally praised. Kaufmann demonstrates to the hilt the kinds of vocal skill and dramatic artistry that have led him to be...

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