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2009


Wed 1 Jul:

Opera Australia presents Baroque Masterpieces: Dido & Aeneas (Purcell)/ Acis & Galatea (Handel) in the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, conducted by Antony Walker; director, Patrick Nolan; set and costume designer, Gabriela Tylesova; video designer, Mic Gruchy; lighting designer, Nigel Levings; choreographer, Lucy Guerin and Anton; with (in Dido & Aeneas) Yvonne Kenny as Dido; Luke Gabbedy as Aeneas; Taryn Fiebig as Belinda; Teresa La Rocca as 1st Witch; Amy Wilkinson as 2nd Woman; Kanen Breen as Sorceror; Rachel Cunningham as 2nd Witch; Margaret Plummer as Spirit; and Wareen Fisher as Sailor; and (in Acis & Galatea) Taryn Fiebig as Galatea; Henry Choo as Acis; Kanen Breen as Damon, Shane Lowrencev as Polyphemus (to July 18).


Sat 4 Jul:

The State Opera of South Australia presents Les Contes D'Hoffmann (Offenbach) in the Festival Theatre, Adelaide; conducted by Benjamin Northey; director, Stuart Maunder; set and costume designer Roger Kirk; lighting designer Nigel Levings; assistant director/choreographer, Elizabeth Hill; chorusmaster, Timothy Sexton; with Rosario La Spina as Hoffmann; Emma Matthews as Olympia/Giulietta/Antonia/Stella; Douglas McNicol as Lindorf/Coppelius/Dr Miracle/Dapertutto; Sally-Anne Russell as Nicklausse/Muse; Adam Goodburn as Nathanaël/ Andrès/ Cochenille/ Pitichinaccio/Frantz; Andrew Collis as Spalanzani/Luther/Crespel; David Thelander as Schlemil/Hermann; Elizabeth Campbell as Antonia's mother (to July 11).


Sun 5 Jul:

The Society of W.A. Opera Lovers presents Tea in the Conservatory at the home of Robyn Wheatley, featuring a performance by Jennifer Barrington, Roberto Abate and Ileana Rinaldi.


Tue 7 Jul:

Opera Australia presents Aida (Verdi) in the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, conducted by Sir Richard Armstrong; director and scenery concept, Graeme Murphy; set and costume designer, Roger Kirk; projection designers, The Brothers Gruchy; visual designer, Mic Gruchy; lighting designer, Damien Cooper; with Tamara Wilson/ Claire Rutter as Aida; Dongwon Shin/ Rosario La Spina as Radamès; Milijana Nikolic/ Elizabeth Campbell as Amneris; Michael Lewis/Barry Ryan/ Warwick Fyfe as Amonasro; Jud Arthur/Gennadi Dubinsky as Ramfis; Amy Wilkinson/Teresa La Rocca as High Priestess; David Parkin as The King; and Graeme Macfarlane as Messenger (to September 19).


Wed 8 Jul:

Pinchgut Opera presents a cocktail eveening at the Australian Museum, Sydney, featuring a performance by Fiona Campbell with members of Cantillation and the Orchestra of the Antipodes, conducted by Antony Walker; Guy Noble will be master of ceremonies, and the event will also be attended by Pinchgut director Mark Gaal and lighting designer Bernie Tan-Hayes.


Sat 11 Jul:

Opera Queensland presents their new production of Fidelio (Beethoven) in the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane, conducted by Graham Abbott; director and designer, Marthinus Basson; lighting designer, Donn Byrnes; with Anke Höppner as Leonore; Rafael Soler as Florestan; Barry Ryan as Don Pizarro; Richard Anderson as Rocco; Sarah Crane as Marzelline; Bradley Daley as Jaquino; Peter Axford as Don Fernando (to August 1).


Thu 16 Jul:

Opera Australia presents Manon Lescaut (Puccini) in the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, conducted by Alexander Polianichko; director, Gale Edwards; set designer, Peter J. Davison; costume designer, Roger Kirk; lighting designer, Nigel Levings; with Cheryl Barker as Manon Lescaut; Jorge Lopez-Yanez as Des Grieux; Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Lescaut; Stephen Smith as Edmondo; Richard Alexander as Geronte di Ravoir; Dominica Matthews as Madrigal Singer; Graeme Macfarlane as Dancing Master; Andrew Brunsdon as Lamplighter; Luke Gabbedy as Sergeant of the Archers; Christopher Hillier as Landlord; and Tom Hamilton as Naval Capatain (to August 13).


Fri 17 Jul:

As part of their Nostalgia Tour, The Ten Tenors present a concert in the State Theatre, Sydney.


Sat Jul 18:

Opera Queensland and Queensland Music Festival present the premiere of Dirty Apple ( Jonathan Henderson / Shaun Charles ) in the Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, conducted by Dane Lam; directed by Michael Futcher; designer Sharka Bosakova; lighting designer, Andrew Meadows and featuring Milica Ilic as Emma; Jordan Pollard as Ben; Kiandra Howarth as Josie; Kristian Roche as Ryan; Zoe Giddings Jones as Veronica; Hayley Sugars as Julie Weathers; Stephen Beck as Headmaster/Counsellor; and Alana Klein as Chelsea (to Jul y 25).


Sun 19 Jul:

Pacific Opera presents Opera Unzipped! at the Glen Street Theatre, Sydney, a lecture by Luise Napier followed by excerpts from La Sonnambula (Bellini) sung by soprano Regina Daniel accompanied by Julia de Plater.


Sun 19 Jul:

Hunters Hill Music presents baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, accompanied by Sharolyn Kimmorley, in a performance of Die Schöne Müllerin (Schubert) in Hunters Hill Town Hall, Sydney.


Sun 19 Jul:

The Opera and Arts Support Group Inc presents a recital in Bellevue Hill, Sydney.


Tue 21 Jul:

Victorian Opera presents their new production of Ariadne auf Naxos (Strauss) in the Playhouse, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, conducted by Richard Gill; director James McCaughey; set designer, Herbert Senn; with Elizabeth Stannard as Prima Donna/Ariadne; Jacqueline Dark as The Composer; John MacMaster as Tenor/Bacchus; Ireni Utley as Zerbinetta; Melanie Adams as Naiad; Roxane Hislop as Dryad; Jessica Aszodi as Echo, Samuel Dundas as Harlequin, Paul Biencourt as Brighella; Jacob Caine as Scaramuccio/Officer; Anthony Mackey as Truffaldino/Lackey; Adrian McEniery as Dancing Master; Gary Rowley as Music Master; Paul Hughes as Wig-maker (to July 27).


Fri 24 Jul:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Conservatorium Theatre, Southbank, Brisbane; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (also July 31, and on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Fri 24 Jul:

Sydney Philharmonia presents Jephtha (Handel) in the Angel Place Recital Hall, Sydney, conducted by Brett Weymark and featuring Sara Macliver, Jane Sheldon, Fiona Campbell, Daniel Bonic-Goodwin, Paul McMahon and Stephen Bennett as soloists with the Sydney Philharmonia Symphony Chorus (also July 26 ).


Sat 25 Jul:

The 2009 Beethoven Festival culminates in a performance of Symphony No 9, Choral (Beethoven) in the Festival Theatre, Adelaide; with the Australian Youth Orchestra conducted by John Nelson and featuring as soloists Aivale Cole, soprano; Elizabeth Campbell, mezzo-soprano; Henry Choo, tenor; Douglas McNicol, bass; with the State Opera Chorus and the Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus.


Mon 27 Jul:

The winners of the 9th Annual Helpmann Awards are announced during a concert at the Sydney Opera House.


Wed 29 Jul:

In the Opera Centre, Surry Hills (NSW), Opera Australia present Insights into The Capulets and Montagues, a lecture providing some background to the forthcoming Opera Australia production of I Capuleti e i Montecchi (Bellini).


Thu 30 Jul:

Opera Australia presents Fidelio (Beethoven) in the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, conducted by Jonathan Darlington; director, Michael Hampe; set and costume designer, John Gunter; lighting designer, Nigel Levings; with Nicole Youl as Leonore; Julian Gavin as Florestan; Peter Coleman-Wright as Don Pizarro; Conal Coad as Rocco; Warwick Fyfe as Don Fernando; Lorina Gore as Marzelline; Stephen Smith as Jaquino; tba as 1st Prisoner; and Andrew Jones as 2nd Prisoner (to August 29).


Fri 31 Jul:

Pacific Opera presents La Sonnambula (Bellini) at the Glen Street Theatre, Belrose, Sydney, sets by Simone Romaniuk, costumes by Simone Romaniuk and Ailsa Paterson, lighting by Nicholas Higgins, directed by Christine Douglas, conducted by Andrew Greene, and featuring Roy Best as Elvino, Eva Kong as Amina, Julia Malczewski as Lisa, Amanda Hutton as Teresa, Adrian Tamburini as Rodolpho, Byron Watson as Alessio and Richard Hansen as the Notary (to August 8).


Fri 31 Jul:

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra presents Bach and the Barber in the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, conducted by Paul Dyer and featuring guest baritone soloist Hans-Georg Wimmer performing works by Wassenaer, Bach, Handel, Mozart and Rossini (to August 8 ) .


Sat 1 Aug:

Rockdale Municipal Opera presents Merrie England (German) in Rockdale Town Hall ( to August 9 ).


Tue 4 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the McKenna Hall of the State High School, Bowen; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Wed 5 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Proserpine Entertainment Centre; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Fri 7 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Moranbah Community Centre; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Sat 8 Aug:

West Australian Opera presents Les Pêcheurs de Perles (Bizet) in His Majesty's Theatre, Perth; conducted by Ollivier-Phillipe Cunéo; director, Ann-Margret Pettersson; rehearsed by Julie Edwardson; scenery design, John Conklin; costume design, Clare Mitchell; lighting design, Nigel Levings; original choreographer, Rosetta Cook; production choreographer, Margrete Helgeby; with Katja Webb as Lëila; James Egglestone as Nadir; Andrew Moran as Zurga; James Clayton as Nourabad (to August 22 ).


Sat 8 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Emerald Town Hall; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Sat 8 Aug:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents Sound and Silence, a 25th anniversary concert, in the Orange Conservatorium, Orange; featuring works by St Godric, Liza Lim, Heinrich Schütz, John Cage, Michael Smetanin, Benjamin Britten, Willaim Byrd and Orazio Vecchi among others.


Sun 9 Aug:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents Sound and Silence, a 25th anniversary concert in All Saints Cathedral, Bathurst (program details as per August 8).


Tue 11 Aug:

Opera Australia presents its new production of I Capuleti e i Montecchi (Bellini) in the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, conducted by Richard Bonynge; director, Orpha Phelan; set and costume designer, Leslie Travers; lighting designer, Chris Davey; choreographer, Tim Claydon; with Emma Matthews/ Hye Seoung Kwon as Giulietta; Catherine Carby/Dominica Matthews as Romeo; Aldo di Toro as Tebaldo; Gennadi Dubinsky as Lorenzo; and Stephen Bennett as Capellio (to September 9).


Tue 11 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Longreach Civic and Cultural Centre; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Wed 12 Aug :

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents Sound and Silence, a 25th anniversary concert in the City Gallery, Wollongong (program details as per August 8).


Wed 12 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Winton Shire Hall; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Thu 13 Aug:

Victorian Opera presents their new production of Xerxes (Handel) in the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, conducted by John O'Donnell; director, Roger Hodgman; set designer, John Verryt; costume designer, Trelise Cooper; lighting designer, Matt Scott; with Tobias Cole as Xerxes; Tiffany Speight as Romilda; Dimity Shepherd as Arsamene; Roxane Hislop as Amastre; Gary Rowley as Elviro; Jessica Aszodi as Atalanta; Steven Gallop as Ariodate (to August 20).


Thu 13 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Barcaldine Shire Hall; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Sat 15 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Biloela Civic Centre; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Sun 16 Aug:

The Opera and Arts Support Group Inc presents a recital in Chapter Hall, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney.


Mon 17 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Gladstone Entertainment Centre; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Tue 18 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Brolga Theattre, Maryborough; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Wed 19 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Playhouse of the Events Centre, Caloundra; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (on tour in Queensland to August 22).


Fri 21 Aug:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents Sound and Silence, a 25th anniversary concert in University House, Canberra (program details as per August 8).


Fri 21 Aug:

The University of Southern Queensland presents The Threepenny Opera (Weill) in the USQ Arts Theatre, Toowoomba, sets by Chris Willems, costumes by Carolyn Taylor-Smith, directed by Kris Weir and conducted by Russell Bauer (to August 30).


Sat 22 Aug:

Opera Queensland presents Waltzing Our Matilda (created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French), a theatrical journey through the music and history of Queensland as told by Banjo Paterson, in the Empire Church Theatre, Toowoomba; music director Narelle French and featuring baritone Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, soprano Emily Burke as Dame Nellie Melba, soprano Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, bass-baritone Guy Booth as Peter Dawson and tenor David Kidd as Donald Smith (last performance of tour).


Sat 22 Aug:

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus gives its first-ever Sydney recital at the City Recital Hall Angel Place, conducted by Jonathan Grieves-Smith in a program including works by Schubert, Purcell, Di Lasso, Poulenc, Stanhope, Mendelssohn, Britten, Bach/Marlow and Bach.


Sat 22 Aug:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents Sound and Silence, a 25th anniversary concert in the Arts Centre, Campbelltown (program details as per August 8).


Sun 23 Aug:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents Sound and Silence, a 25th anniversary concert in the Uniting Church, Govett's Leap Rd, Blackheath (program details as per August 8).


Sun 23 Aug:

The Australian Opera Auditions Committee presents its 32nd annual Highlights of Opera concert at the Sydney Opera House, compered by Peter Egan, conducted by Simon Thew and featuring Julian Gavin, Hye-Seoung Kwon, Warwick Fyfe, Byron Watson, Lisa Byrnes, Glenn Winslade, Adele Johnston and Christopher Hiller as soloists with the SBS Youth Orchestra.


Wed 26 Aug:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents Sound and Silence, a 25th anniversary concert at Sydney Conservatorium ( also August 30 ; program details as per August 8).


Thu 27 Aug:

Opera Australia presents The Mikado (Sullivan) in the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, conducted by Brian Castles-Onion; directed by Stuart Maunder, based on the production of Christopher Renhaw; set and costume designer, Tim Goodchild; lighting designer, Derek Coutts; sound desinger, John O'Donnell; with Anthony Warlow as Ko-Ko; Taryn Fiebig/Lorina Gore as Yum-Yum; Kanen Breen/Stephen Smith as Nanki-Poo; Warwick Fyfe as Pooh-Bah; Adele Johnston as Katisha; Jacqueline Dark/Dominica Matthews as Pitti-Sing, Luke Gabbedy as Pish-Tush; Richard Alexander as The Mikado; and Adele Johnston as Peep-Bo (to October 31).


Thu 27 Aug:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents Sound and Silence, a 25th anniversary concert in the Newcastle Conservatorium (program details as per August 8).


Sat 29 Aug:

The State Opera of South Australia presents La Fanciulla del West (Puccini) in the Festival Theatre, Adelaide; conducted by Arvo Volmer; director, Nigel Jamieson; set design, Michael Scott-Mitchell; costume design, Zoe Atkinson; lighting design, Damien Cooper; chorusmaster, Timothy Sexton; with Antoinette Halloran as Minnie, Dario Volonté as Dick Johnson; John Wegner as Jack Rance; Cherie Boogaart as Wowkle; Adam Goodburn as Nick; Richard Anderson as Ashby; Tasso Bouyessis as Trin; Douglas McNicol as Sonora; Virgilio Marino as Harry; Robert Macfarlane as Joe; Andrew Turner as Handsome; Christopher Tonkin as Happy; Lachlan Scott as Sid; Pelham Andrews as Jack Wallace; Robert England as Larkens / Billy Jackrabbit; Timothy Sexton as José Castro; Andrew Lin as Pony Express (to September 5 ).


Sat 29 Aug:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents Sound and Silence, a 25th anniversary concert in Frensham School Hall, Southern Highlands (program details as per August 8).


Sat 29 Aug:

Opera Under The Stars 2009 presents its 17th annual outdoor concert of operatic highlights in the Cable Beach Amphitheatre, Broome, with guest artists Michael Lewis, baritone; Aivale Cole and Katja Webb, sopranos; and Katharine Tier, mezzo-soprano, accompanied on the piano by David Wickham.


Wed 2 Sep:

Semi-finals of the 2009 Austrtalian Singing Competition are held at the Independent Theeatre, North Sydney.


Thu 3 Sep:

Soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, backed by the Sydney Symphony conducted by Brian Castles-Onion, presents a concert at the Sydney Opera House including arias by Puccini, Mozart and Richard Strauss (also September 5).


Thu 3 Sep:

In the Opera Centre, Surry Hills (NSW), Opera Australia present Insights into Così fan tutte, a lecture providing some background to the forthcoming Opera Australia production of Così fan tutte.


Fri 4 Sep:

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Andrew Davis, with guest soloist Lisa Gasteen, soprano, perform selected songs and Also sprach Zarathustra (Richard Strauss) as well as the Prelude from Hansel and Gretel (Humperdinck) in the Perth Concert Hall (also September 5 ).


Sun 6 Sep:

The Sydney Chamber Choir and the Early Music Ensemble of the Sydney Conservatorium present Magnificat in the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, conducted by Graham Abbott and featuring as soloists Taryn Fiebig, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano; Paul McMahon, tenor; and David Greco, baritone; performing Gloria (Vivaldi), Magnificat (J.S. Bach), and the world premiere of Magnificat by Andrew Schultz.


Sun 6 Sep:

The Society of W.A. Opera Lovers presents Breakfast by the Swan at the Mtailda Bay Restaurant, Crawley, featuring soprano Lisa Gasteen as guest speaker.


Wed 9 Sep:

West Australian Opera presents From Mythology to History, the third in the PEET Young Artist Concert Series in the Government House Ballroom, Perth; with musical director Francis Greep, director Amanda Barrett Hayes, pianist Tommaso Pollio and featuring Jennifer Barrington and Toni Johnson, sopranos; Louise Fenbury and Ileana Rinaldi, mezzo-sopranos; Roberto Abate and Charles Mellor, tenors; Sitiveni Talei, baritone.


Fri 11 Sep:

Sydney Philharmonia presents Messa di Requiem (Verdi) in the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, conducted by Brett Weymark (also September 12, 13 ).

Fri 11 Sep:

The Opera and Arts Support Group Inc presents its vocal scholarship finals at St Mary's Anglican Church, Waverley, Sydney.


Sun 13 Sep:

Opera Australia present a Peter Grimes Symposium at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.


Thu 17 Sep:

Opera Australia presents its new production of Così fan Tutte (Mozart), in English, in the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, conducted by Simon Hewett/Ollivier-Phillipe Cunéo; director, Jim Sharman; choreographer Joshua Consandine; set designer, Ralph Myers; costume designer, Gabriela Tylesova; lighting designer, Damien Cooper; visual designer, Mic Gruchy; with Rachelle Durkin as Fiordiligi; Sian Pendry as Dorabella; Henry Choo as Ferrando; Shane Lowrencev as Guglielmo, José Carbó as Don Alfonso; and Tiffany Speight as Despina (to October 29).


Thu 17 Sep:

NBR New Zealand Opera presents Eugene Onegin (Tchaikovsky) in the Aotea Centre, Auckland, conducted byAlexander Polianichko, director, Patrick Nolan; designer, Genevieve Blanchett; lighting designer, Bernie Tan; with William DAzely as Eugene Onegin; Anna Leese as Tatyana; Roman Shulackoff as Lensky; Sarah Castle as Olga; Martin Snell as Prince Gremin; Rosemary Gunn as Filipievna; Patrick Power as Monsieur Triquet; Richard Green as Zaretski; Daniel O'Connor as a Captain (to September 26 ).


Sat 19 Sep:

The Opera School, Sydney Conservatorium presents Albert Herring (Britten) conducted by Stephen Mould (to September 26).


Sat 19 Sep:

The Opera and Arts Support Group Inc organises a weekend trip to the country including a concert accompanied by Sharolyn Kimmorley in Gloucester, NSW (to September 20).


Sat 10 Oct:

NBR New Zealand Opera presents Eugene Onegin (Tchaikovsky) in the St James Theatre, Wellington, conducted byAlexander Polianichko, director, Patrick Nolan; designer, Genevieve Blanchett; lighting designer, Bernie Tan; with William DAzely as Eugene Onegin; Anna Leese as Tatyana; Roman Shulackoff as Lensky; Sarah Castle as Olga; Martin Snell as Prince Gremin; Rosemary Gunn as Filipievna; Patrick Power as Monsieur Triquet; Roger Wilson as Zaretski; Daniel O'Connor as a Captain (to October 17 ).


Thu 15 Oct:

Opera Australia presents its new production of Peter Grimes (Britten) in the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, conductor, Mark Wigglesworth; director, Neil Armfield; set designer, Ralph Myers; costume designer, Tess Schofield; lighting designer, Damien Cooper; choreographer, Denni Sayers; with Stuart Skelton as Peter Grimes; Susan Gritton as Ellen Orford; Peter Coleman-Wright as Captain Balstrode; Catherine Carby as Auntie; Lorina Gore as Niece 1; Taryn Fiebig as Niece 2; David Corcoran as Bob Boles; Richard Anderson as Swallow; Elizabeth Campbell as Mrs Sedley; Kanen Breen as Rev'd Horace Adams; Andrew Moran as Ned Keene; Jud Arthur as Hobson (to October 30).


Fri 16 Oct:

The Opera School, Sydney Conservatorium presents Il Signor Bruschino (Rossini) as part of its Spring Showcase (also October 17).


Sat 17 Oct:

Opera Queensland presents the Opera Conference production of Rigoletto (Verdi) in the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane, conducted by Giovanni Reggioli; director Elijah Moshinsky; revival director, Cathy Dadd; designer, Michael Yeargan; lighting designer, Robert Bryan; with Michael Lewis as Rigoletto; Emma Matthews as Gilda; Steven Harrison as the Duke of Mantua; David Parkin as Sparafucile; Roxane Hislop as Maddalena; Anne Fulton as Giovanna; Andrew Collis as Count Monterone; Virgilio Marino as Borsa; Jason Barry-Smith as Marullo; Peter Axford as Count Ceprano (to October 31).


Sun Oct 18:

The Song Company presents The Spanish Muse in St Jude's Church, Bowral, with Roland Peelman directing a concert of selections from the Cantigas de Santa Maria (Alfonso X, el Sabio) and Requiem (Tomás Luis de Victoria).


Sun 18 Oct:

Collegium Musicum, choral director Sonia Maddock, presents a concert in the Sir John Clancy Auditorium, Sydney, including Crown of the Year and Songs of Ariel (Tippett) and Three Folksongs and Rejoice in the Lamb (Britten).


Mon 19 Oct:

As part of the Sydney Conservatorium Cocktail Hour Series, the Sydney Conservatorium Chamber Choir directed by Neil McEwan presents French Impressions, a concert of choral music featuring works by Fauré, Poulenc, Pärt, Howells, and the Australian premiere of Five Songs by Lili Boulanger.


Wed 21 Oct:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents The Spanish Muse in the City Gallery, Wollongong (program details as per October 18).


Sat 24 Oct:

The Sydney Conservatorium Choir directed by Neil McEwan presents The Anniversaries; a concert featuring works by Purcell, Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn and Britten.


Sun 25 Oct:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents The Spanish Muse at the Sydney Conservatorium (also October 28; program details as per October 18).


Mon 26 Oct:

As part of the Sydney Conservatorium Cocktail Hour Series, soprano Nadia Piave presents Bess in Bedlam! A Kinde Madness; with Daniel Yeadon, viola da gamba, and Neal Peres Da Costa, harpsichord in a concert featuring musical mad scenes by Purcell, Eccles and Blow.


Tue 27 Oct:

Weat Australian Opera presents La Fanciulla del West (Puccini) in His Majesty's Theatre, Perth; conducted by Aldo Salvagno; director, Nigel Jamieson; set design, Michael Scott-Mitchell; costume design, Zoe Atkinson; with Anke Höppner as Minnie, Dario Volonté as Dick Johnson; Jonathan Summers as Jack Rance; Sarah-Janet Dougiamas as Wowkle; Stuart Laing as Nick; James Clayton as Ashby; Matthew Lester as Trin; Douglas McNicol as Sonora; Roberto Abate as Harry; Tom Wood as Joe; Chris Lewis as Handsome; Michael Honeyman as Happy; David Dockery as Sid; Sitiveni Talei as Jack Wallace; Robert Hofmann as Larkens/Billy Jackrabbit; Andrew Foote as José Castro (to November 7).


Thu 29 Oct:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents The Spanish Muse in the Newcastle Conservatorium (program details as per October 18).


Sun 31 Oct:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents The Spanish Muse in the All Saints Cathedral, Bathurst (program details as per October 18).


Sun 1 Nov:

Sydney Philharmonia presents War and Peace, in the Concert Hall. Sydney Opera House; with Brett Weymark conducting a concert featuring musical works by Haydn, Vaughan Williams and Andrew Schultz that convey the best and worst apsects of the human race.


Mon 2 Nov:

The Australian Singing Competition present the Finals Concert of the 2009 Mathy Awards at His Majesty's Theatre, Perth; compered by Sara Macliver with competition finalists accompanied by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aldo Salvagno.


Sat 7 Nov:

The State Opera of South Australia presents Der fliegende Holländer (Wagner) in the Festival Theatre, Adelaide; conducted by Nicholas Braithwaite; director, Chris Drummond; set and lighting designer, Geoff Cobham; chorusmaster, Timothy Sexton; with John Wegner as the Dutchman; Margaret Medlyn as Senta; Stuart Skelton as Erik; Daniel Sumegi as Daland; Gaye MacFarlane as Mary; Angus Wood as Steersman (to November14 ).


Sat 7 Nov:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents The Spanish Muse in the city of Orange, NSW, in a venue to be confirmed (program details as per October 18).


Sun 8 Nov:

The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman presents The Spanish Muse in the Uniting Church, Govett's Leap Rd, Blackheath (program details as per October 18).


Wed 11 Nov:

Opera Australia presents their new production of Aida (Verdi) in the State Theatre, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, conducted by Sir Richard Amstrong; director, Graeme Murphy; set and costume designer, Roger Kirk; projection designers, The Brothers Gruchy; lighting designer, Damien Cooper; with Jennifer Wilson as Aida; Rosario La Spina as Radamès, Milijana Nikolic as Amneris; Michael Lewis as Amonasro; Jud Arthur as Ramfis; Amy Wilkinson as High Priestess; Shane Lowrencev as The King, Andrew Brunsdon as Messenger (to December 10).


Sat 14 Nov:

More Than Opera presents the finals of the 2010 German-Australian Opera Grant at BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne.


Thu 19 Nov:

Opera Australia presents their new production of Così fan Tutte (Mozart) in the State Theatre, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, conducted by Ollivier-Phillipe Cunéo; director, Jim Sharman; choreographer Joshua Consandine; set designer, Ralph Myers; costume designer, Gabriela Tylesova; lighting designer, Damien Cooper; with Hye Seoung Kwon as Fiordiligi; Sian Pendry as Dorabella; Tiffany Speight as Despina; Henry Choo as Ferrando; Luke Gabbedy as Guglielmo, José Carbó as Alfonso (to December 12).


Fri 20 Nov:

The Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers present St Cecilia in the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney; in a program paying homage to the patron saint of music.


Sat 21 Nov:

Rockdale Municipal Opera presents La Traviata (Verdi) in Rockdale Town Hall ( to November 29).


Thu 26 Nov:

Collegium Musicum, choral director Sonia Maddock, with the Burgundian Consort, Handbell Ensemble and members ofthe Australia Ensemble, presents Ring Out, Wild Bells, its annual Christmas concert, in the Sir John Clancy Auditorium, Sydney.


Fri 27 Nov:

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Kraemer presents Messiah (Handel) in the Perth Concert Hall; with Sarah Macliver, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo-soprano; tba, tenor; Stephen Bennett, bass, and the WASO Chorus (also November 28 ).


Wed 2 Dec:

Opera Australia presents A Streetcar Named Desire (Previn), in the State Theatre, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, conducted by Tom Woods; director, Bruce Beresford; set and costume designer, John Stoddart; lighting designer, Nigel Levings; video designer, Mic Gruchy; with Yvonne Kenny as Blanche DuBois; Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Stanley Kowalski; Antoinette Halloran as Stella Kowalski; Stuart Skelton as Mitch; Dominica Matthews as Eunice Hubble; Andrew Brunsdon as Steve Hubble, Stephen Smith as A Young Collector (to December 12).


Wed 2 Dec:

Pinchgut Opera presents L'Ormindo (Cavalli) in the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney; designed by Adam Gardnir, directed by Talya Masel, backed by the Orchestrta of the Antipodes conducted by Erin Helyard and featuring David Walker, Fiona Campbell, Taaryn Fiebig, Trevor Pichanik, Richard Anderson, Kanen Breen, Jane Sheldon, Anna Fraser and Andrei Laptev as soloists (to December 7).


Thu 3 Dec:

The Australian National Academy of Music presents Steve Davislim & Sara Macliver sing Haydn at ANAM, South Melbourne Town Hall, a program conducted by Howard Penny and featuring arias and duets by Joseph Haydn, as well as his Symphony No. 8 and the overture to L'Isola Disabitata.


Fri 4 Dec:

The Song Company presents A Free Range Christmas in the Orange Regional Gallery, Orange, with Roland Peelman conducting a concert of Christmas music for humans and other members of the animal kingdom. As well as animal-inspired songs by Martin Wesley-Smith, Frank Loesser and others, the concert also features carols from Canada, France, the Czech Republic and Australia.


Sat 5 Dec:

The Song Company directed by Roland Peelman presents A Free Range Christmas in the City Hall, Bathurst (program details as per December 4 ).


Sun 6 Dec:

The Song Company directed by Roland Peelman presents A Free Range Christmas in the Uniting Church, Govett's Leap Rd, Blackheath (program details as per December 4 ).


Wed 9 Dec:

The Song Company directed by Roland Peelman presents A Free Range Christmas in the City Gallery, Wollongong (program details as per December 4 ).


Thu 10 Dec:

Sydney Philharmonia presents Messiah (Handel) in the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, directed by Brett Weymark (also December 12, 13 ).


Fri 11 Dec:

The Song Company directed by Roland Peelman presents A Free Range Christmas in the Street Theatre, Canberra (program details as per December 4 ).


Sat 12 Dec:

The Song Company directed by Roland Peelman presents A Free Range Christmas in the Arts Centre, Campbelltown (program details as per December 4 ).


Sun 13 Dec:

Brett Weymark, artistic director of Sydney Philharmonia, presents A Beginner's Guide To Messiah in the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House in which members of the public are provided with some historical background and musical preparation prior to joining forces with the Sydney Philharmonia for the season's final performance of Messiah (Handel).


Thu 17 Dec:

The Song Company directed by Roland Peelman presents A Free Range Christmas in the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney (program details as per December 4 ).



2010

Mon 15 Feb:

Operatif! presents Opera in Paradise on Norfolk Island, including performances by sopranos Jennifer Parish and Sally Harrison, tenor Benjamin Fifita Makisi and baritone Stewart Cameron  accompanied by Lynne Sterling Jordan, pianists Max Olding and Pamela Page, and the Queensland Pops Orchestra Trio (violinist Julie-Anne O'Reilly and Donna Rooney and cellist Matthew Jones) (to February 19).

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