Mar
1
10:45 PM22:45
You asked for it, and now you’ve got it: Opera Up Late is back in all its decadent, hilarious, so-wrong-it’s-right glory!
Host: Reuben Kaye
Feb
17
7:30 PM19:30
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - Chinese New Year
Welcome the Year of the Dragon with soprano Cathy-Di Zhang and the MSO performing evocative selections by Qiufeng and Puccini, conducted by Xu Zhong.
After making an impressive Opera Australia debut conducting Don Giovanni in 2020, Xu Zhong returns to make his MSO debut conducting this program featuring Dvořák's New World symphony – voted #1 in the ABC Classic 100!
Join us for one of 2024’s cultural highlights in a program that blends Chinese and Western masterworks to celebrate cross-cultural connections through music.
Jan
31
7:30 PM19:30
Opera Australia’s Orpheus & Eurydice (Gluck)
Orpheus & Eurydice - Gluck
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Opera Australia and Sydney Festival present Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus & Eurydice in association with Circa.
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Dane Lam
Director: Yaron Lifschitz
Associate Director: Heather Fairbairn
Orfeo: Christophe Dumaux
Euridice/Amore: Cathy-Di Zhang
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Jan
27
7:30 PM19:30
Opera Australia’s Orpheus & Eurydice (Gluck)
Orpheus & Eurydice - Gluck
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Opera Australia and Sydney Festival present Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus & Eurydice in association with Circa.
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Dane Lam
Director: Yaron Lifschitz
Associate Director: Heather Fairbairn
Orfeo: Christophe Dumaux
Euridice/Amore: Cathy-Di Zhang
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Jan
25
7:30 PM19:30
Opera Australia’s Orpheus & Eurydice (Gluck)
Orpheus & Eurydice - Gluck
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Opera Australia and Sydney Festival present Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus & Eurydice in association with Circa.
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Dane Lam
Director: Yaron Lifschitz
Associate Director: Heather Fairbairn
Orfeo: Christophe Dumaux
Euridice/Amore: Cathy-Di Zhang
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Jan
23
7:30 PM19:30
Opera Australia’s Orpheus & Eurydice (Gluck)
Orpheus & Eurydice - Gluck
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Opera Australia and Sydney Festival present Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus & Eurydice in association with Circa.
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Dane Lam
Director: Yaron Lifschitz
Associate Director: Heather Fairbairn
Orfeo: Christophe Dumaux
Euridice/Amore: Cathy-Di Zhang
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Jan
20
7:30 PM19:30
Opera Australia’s Orpheus & Eurydice (Gluck)
Orpheus & Eurydice - Gluck
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Opera Australia and Sydney Festival present Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus & Eurydice in association with Circa.
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Dane Lam
Director: Yaron Lifschitz
Associate Director: Heather Fairbairn
Orfeo: Christophe Dumaux
Euridice/Amore: Cathy-Di Zhang
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Jan
18
7:30 PM19:30
Opera Australia’s Orpheus & Eurydice (Gluck)
Orpheus & Eurydice - Gluck
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Opera Australia and Sydney Festival present Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus & Eurydice in association with Circa.
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Dane Lam
Director: Yaron Lifschitz
Associate Director: Heather Fairbairn
Orfeo: Christophe Dumaux
Euridice/Amore: Cathy-Di Zhang
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Jan
16
7:30 PM19:30
Opera Australia’s Orpheus & Eurydice (Gluck)
Orpheus & Eurydice - Gluck
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Opera Australia and Sydney Festival present Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus & Eurydice in association with Circa.
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Dane Lam
Director: Yaron Lifschitz
Associate Director: Heather Fairbairn
Orfeo: Christophe Dumaux
Euridice/Amore: Cathy-Di Zhang
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Jan
12
7:30 PM19:30
Opera Australia’s Orpheus & Eurydice (Gluck)
Orpheus & Eurydice - Gluck
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Opera Australia and Sydney Festival present Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus & Eurydice in association with Circa.
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Dane Lam
Director: Yaron Lifschitz
Associate Director: Heather Fairbairn
Orfeo: Christophe Dumaux
Euridice/Amore: Cathy-Di Zhang
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Dec
31
to Jan 1
New Years' Eve at Bennelong
NYE at Bennelong
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Table, an intimate dining space for your guests. With a menu by Peter Gilmore, paired wines, Champagne, and spectacular performances by Cathy-Di Zhang and John Longmuir, the stage is set for an unforgettable night.
Sep
14
7:00 PM19:00
Pinchgut Opera - Pleasures of Versailles (Charpentier)
Pleasures of Versailles - Charpentier
Melbourne Recital Centre, VIC
More info and tickets here
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Erin Helyard
Movement Director: Shannon Burns
Designer: Melanie Liertz
Singers: Cathy-Di Zhang, Sofia Troncoso, Hannah Fraser, Michael Petruccelli, David Greco
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Antipodes
Sep
10
5:00 PM17:00
Pinchgut Opera - Pleasures of Versailles (Charpentier)
Pleasures of Versailles - Charpentier
City Recital Hall, Sydney
More info and tickets here
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Erin Helyard
Movement Director: Shannon Burns
Designer: Melanie Liertz
Singers: Cathy-Di Zhang, Sofia Troncoso, Hannah Fraser, Michael Petruccelli, David Greco
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Antipodes
Sep
9
2:00 PM14:00
Pinchgut Opera - Pleasures of Versailles (Charpentier)
Pleasures of Versailles - Charpentier
City Recital Hall, Sydney
More info and tickets here
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Erin Helyard
Movement Director: Shannon Burns
Designer: Melanie Liertz
Singers: Cathy-Di Zhang, Sofia Troncoso, Hannah Fraser, Michael Petruccelli, David Greco
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Antipodes
Jul
14
to Aug 26
Opera Australia - National Tour 2022 (NSW, VIC, QLD, NT, WA)
ROSINA in Il barbiere di Siviglia - G. Rossini
New touring production for Opera Australia
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Siro Battaglin
Director: Priscilla Jackman
Set Designer: Michael Scott-Mitchell
Costume Designer: Sabina Myers
Lighting Designer: Morgan Moroney
Orchestral Reduction: Simon Bruckard
Rosina: Cathy-Di Zhang
Count Almaviva: John Longmuir
Figaro: Andrew Williams
Dr. Bartolo: Michael Lampard
Don Basilio: Steven Gallop
Berta: Dominica Matthews
Fiorello: Shane Lowrencev
Officer: Andrew Moran
MORE INFO HERE ON THE OPERA AUSTRALIA WEBSITE
7:30pm 14 JULY | Parramatta, NSW | Riverside Theatre | More info and tickets
7:30pm 19 JULY | Goulburn, NSW | Goulburn Performing Arts Centre | More info and tickets
7:30pm 28 JULY | Rockhampton, QLD | Pilbeam Theatre | More info and tickets
7:30pm 5 AUGUST | Cairns, QLD | Cairns Performing Arts Centre | More info and tickets
7:30pm 10 AUGUST | Darwin, NT | Darwin Entertainment Centre | More info and tickets
7:30pm 15 AUGUST | Tennant Creek, NT | Tennant Creek Civic Hall | More info and tickets
7:30pm 21 AUGUST | Albany, WA | Albany Entertainment Centre | More info and tickets
7:30pm 26 AUGUST | Kalgoorlie, WA | Goldfields Arts Centre | More info and tickets
Jun
3
4:00 PM16:00
Australia Chamber Orchestra at UKARIA (Adelaide)
Wanderers of the Night
Ukaria Cultural Centre (Adelaide, SA)
More info and tickets here
A program exploring the hours from twilight to dawn, with music by Bach, Osvaldo Golijov, Richard Strauss, Haydn and more. Featuring soprano soloist Cathy-Di Zhang
May
6
7:30 PM19:30
ZHU YINGTAI in Richard Mills’ The Butterfly Lovers (Singapore)
Wild Rice Theatre and Victorian Opera
Victoria Theatre, Singapore
More info and tickets here
Zhu Yingtai: Cathy-Di Zhang
Liang Shanbo: Meili Li
Father/Zhu: Haotian Qi
Librettist: Joel Tan
Conductor: Richard Mills
Director: Ivan Heng
Featuring: Ensemble
May
5
7:30 PM19:30
ZHU YINGTAI in Richard Mills’ The Butterfly Lovers (Singapore)
Wild Rice Theatre and Victorian Opera
Victoria Theatre, Singapore
More info and tickets here
Zhu Yingtai: Cathy-Di Zhang
Liang Shanbo: Meili Li
Father/Zhu: Haotian Qi
Librettist: Joel Tan
Conductor: Richard Mills
Director: Ivan Heng
Featuring: Ensemble
May
4
7:30 PM19:30
ZHU YINGTAI in Richard Mills’ The Butterfly Lovers (Singapore)
Wild Rice Theatre and Victorian Opera
Victoria Theatre, Singapore
More info and tickets here
Zhu Yingtai: Cathy-Di Zhang
Liang Shanbo: Meili Li
Father/Zhu: Haotian Qi
Librettist: Joel Tan
Conductor: Richard Mills
Director: Ivan Heng
Featuring: Ensemble
May
3
7:30 PM19:30
ZHU YINGTAI in Richard Mills’ The Butterfly Lovers (Singapore)
Wild Rice Theatre and Victorian Opera
Victoria Theatre, Singapore
More info and tickets here
Zhu Yingtai: Cathy-Di Zhang
Liang Shanbo: Meili Li
Father/Zhu: Haotian Qi
Librettist: Joel Tan
Conductor: Richard Mills
Director: Ivan Heng
Featuring: Ensemble
Mar
21
6:00 PM18:00
Salon After D'Arc with Erin Helyard - State Library Victoria
Salon After D’Arc with Erin Helyard
State Library Victoria
More info and tickets here
Our inaugural Salon will be an evening of exquisite performances of music from the baroque era, and vibrant conversations with Dr Erin Helyard, Artistic Director and co-founder of the celebrated Pinchgut Opera, and soprano Cathy-Di Zhang. Joining us to host the evening and facilitate unforgettable conversations and connections will be renowned writer, presenter and singer Sian Prior.
Feb
25
6:00 PM18:00
Mossvale Opera (VIC) - POSTPONED
Mossvale Park
More info and tickets here
The fabulous bass baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes and the exciting soprano Cathy-Di Zhang accompanied by the irrepressible Guy Noble headline this concert of classics supported by two of Australia's up and coming opera talents in beautiful Mossvale Park.
In the twilight of a late summer's day, patrons will have the opportunity to picnic surrounded by century old trees either on what they bring themselves or what they might purchase from the food and beverage providers who will be there on the day.
All audience seats are ticketed as allocated seating.
A paid bus service will run from Meeniyan and Leongatha for those who wish to book it.
Feb
23
to Feb 24
Opera Up Late
Opera Australia in Association with Sydney WorldPride
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Celebrate Sydney WorldPride with a night of queer romance, drag and music, hosted by Reuben Kaye.
We’re throwing open the doors to Australia’s most famous cultural icon — the Sydney Opera House — for a late night celebration for the ages.
Join your host, international cabaret star and opera lover Reuben Kaye, on a wild journey through the world of opera.
With re-imagined opera hits, a distinctively Australian flavour, and a few musical theatre and pop numbers along the way, this is no regular night at the opera.
Performed in the historic Joan Sutherland Theatre, this is the best way to experience the Opera House at Sydney WorldPride. Award-winning director Shaun Rennie corrals a group of fabulous opera singers and special guests, who’ll be sure to get the party started for seasoned opera lovers and total newbies alike.
Dress up (or down), climb the Opera House’s iconic steps, grab a drink and take your seats as we hit the high notes for Sydney WorldPride.
Cast & Creative
Host: Reuben Kaye
Director: Shaun Rennie
Music Director & Pianist: Paul Fitzsimon
Singers: Cathy-Di Zhang, Annie Aitken, Thomas Dalton, Angela Hogan, Benjamin Rasheed
Feb
18
to Feb 19
Opera Up Late
Opera Australia in Association with Sydney WorldPride
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Celebrate Sydney WorldPride with a night of queer romance, drag and music, hosted by Reuben Kaye.
We’re throwing open the doors to Australia’s most famous cultural icon — the Sydney Opera House — for a late night celebration for the ages.
Join your host, international cabaret star and opera lover Reuben Kaye, on a wild journey through the world of opera.
With re-imagined opera hits, a distinctively Australian flavour, and a few musical theatre and pop numbers along the way, this is no regular night at the opera.
Performed in the historic Joan Sutherland Theatre, this is the best way to experience the Opera House at Sydney WorldPride. Award-winning director Shaun Rennie corrals a group of fabulous opera singers and special guests, who’ll be sure to get the party started for seasoned opera lovers and total newbies alike.
Dress up (or down), climb the Opera House’s iconic steps, grab a drink and take your seats as we hit the high notes for Sydney WorldPride.
Cast & Creative
Host: Reuben Kaye
Director: Shaun Rennie
Music Director & Pianist: Paul Fitzsimon
Singers: Cathy-Di Zhang, Annie Aitken, Thomas Dalton, Angela Hogan, Benjamin Rasheed
Feb
17
7:00 PM19:00
ZERLINA in Opera Australia’s Don Giovanni (Mozart)
Don Giovanni - Mozart
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Guillaume Tourniaire, Paul Fitzsimon
Director: David McVicar
Revival Director: Warwick Doddrell
Don Giovanni: Andrei Kymach
Leporello: Yuri Kissin
Donna Anna: Sophie Salvesani, Celeste Lazarenko
Donna Elvira: Bronwyn Douglas, Jane Ede
Don Ottavio: Juan De Dios Mateos
Zerlina: Cathy-Di Zhang
Commendatore: David Parkin
Chorus: Opera Australia Chorus
Orchestra: Opera Australia Orchestra
Feb
10
8:00 PM20:00
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra - East meets West Concert
Sydney Town Hall
The Lunar New Year Concert 2023 is an evening of the orchestral concert to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.
George Ellis, one of Australia's most talented conductors and composers will lead the extraordinary Willoughby Symphony Orchestra together with the selected Australian Chinese soloists including popular soprano Cathy-Di Zhang, baritone Haotian Qi, Peking opera singer Yan Wu, Erhu Tuqiang Zhang and the Sydney Chinese Music Ensemble. This all-star cast brings you remarkable and immersive live music experience of authentic classics from East and West such as Spring Festival Overturn, a joyful exuberant piece composed by Huanzhi Li, Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite ‘Trepak’, and a line-up of other enchanting classics and representative eastern and western works. They will highlight the concert with its grand returns with a perfect festival ambiance to the audiences.
Feb
9
7:00 PM19:00
ZERLINA in Opera Australia’s Don Giovanni (Mozart)
Don Giovanni - Mozart
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Guillaume Tourniaire, Paul Fitzsimon
Director: David McVicar
Revival Director: Warwick Doddrell
Don Giovanni: Andrei Kymach
Leporello: Yuri Kissin
Donna Anna: Sophie Salvesani, Celeste Lazarenko
Donna Elvira: Bronwyn Douglas, Jane Ede
Don Ottavio: Juan De Dios Mateos
Zerlina: Cathy-Di Zhang
Commendatore: David Parkin
Chorus: Opera Australia Chorus
Orchestra: Opera Australia Orchestra
Feb
2
7:00 PM19:00
ZERLINA in Opera Australia’s Don Giovanni (Mozart)
Don Giovanni - Mozart
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
More info and tickets here
Cast & Creative
Conductor: Guillaume Tourniaire, Paul Fitzsimon
Director: David McVicar
Revival Director: Warwick Doddrell
Don Giovanni: Andrei Kymach
Leporello: Yuri Kissin
Donna Anna: Sophie Salvesani, Celeste Lazarenko
Donna Elvira: Bronwyn Douglas, Jane Ede
Don Ottavio: Juan De Dios Mateos
Zerlina: Cathy-Di Zhang
Commendatore: David Parkin
Chorus: Opera Australia Chorus
Orchestra: Opera Australia Orchestra
Jan
29
6:00 PM18:00
Symphony in the Park - East meets West Concert - Chatswood Oval
The Lunar New Year Concert 2023 is an evening of the orchestral concert to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.
George Ellis, one of Australia's most talented conductors and composers will lead the extraordinary Willoughby Symphony Orchestra together with the selected Australian Chinese soloists including popular soprano Cathy-Di Zhang, baritone Haotian Qi, Peking opera singer Yan Wu, Erhu Tuqiang Zhang and the Sydney Chinese Music Ensemble. This all-star cast brings you remarkable and immersive live music experience of authentic classics from East and West such as Spring Festival Overturn, a joyful exuberant piece composed by Huanzhi Li, Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite ‘Trepak’, and a line-up of other enchanting classics and representative eastern and western works. They will highlight the concert with its grand returns with a perfect festival ambiance to the audiences.
Jan
28
7:00 PM19:00