Melbourne Opera

31/05/2026

Congratulations to past RDEAP Artist Amelia Wawrzon for winning the Warrnambool Eisteddfod Aria Award and Current RDEAP Artist Hartley Trusler with the ‘encouragement award’.

30/05/2026

Congratulations to RDEAP Artist Hartley Trusler who has received first prize in the Lieder section of Warrnambool Eisteddfod

24/05/2026

Current Richard Divall Artist and Rotary Exchange Prize winner Breanna Stuart is heading to Germany this July — and she'll be sharing the stage with former Richard Divall Developing Artist Kristina Fekonja, herself a recipient of the Rotary Exchange Prize.
Together with Brazilian tenor Paul Colmenares, they perform Oper im Dschungel in Ansbach on 29 July.
A free concert featuring arias from Bizet, Mozart, Puccini and Leoncavallo.

20/05/2026

We are delighted to announce the cast of Il Trovatore.
23–30 August 2026 · Athenaeum Theatre

Leonora — Helena Dix
Manrico — Rosario La Spina
Azucena — Sarah Sweeting
Conte di Luna — Christopher Hillier
Ferrando — Steven Gallop
Ines — Amanda Windred
Ruiz - Joshua Erdelyi-Götz
Old Gypsy - Hartley Trusler
Messenger - Cen Wei

Director — Matthew Barclay
Conductor — Raymond Lawrence

Featuring the Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra.
Tickets on sale soon!

18/05/2026

Melbourne Opera has been producing grand opera since 2002, with full orchestra, full chorus, world-class singers and designers, at ticket prices that make opera genuinely accessible to all.
From Wagner’s Ring Cycle to Mozart, Verdi to Puccini, it has built a remarkable record of ambitious, critically acclaimed productions.

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15/05/2026

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12/05/2026

Melbourne Opera is seeking expressions of interest to expand our chorus for upcoming productions of Il Trovatore and Parsifal.
Il Trovatore rehearsals commence mid-June with performances in late August. Parsifal chorus rehearsals will commence late 2026 for our production in February 2027.
For more information email [email protected]

La Bohème 2024
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11/05/2026

Melbourne Opera is thrilled for 2025-2026 RDEAP Artist Sidra Nissen who will be joining the Opera Australia Young Artist for the 2026-2027 season. Join us in congratulating Sidra and wishing her all the best on her journey ahead.

09/05/2026

Don Giovanni does not happen without the commitment of hundreds of artists, crew and volunteers — people who believe grand opera belongs in this city.
Melbourne Opera is grateful to every one of them.

Don Giovanni Company 2026
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07/05/2026

Herald Sun Aria entries close Saturday 9th May. Get them in now!

Enter Entries Open March 01 to April 30, 2026 Vocal Competition 13, 14 June and 22 – 27 June 2026Herald Sun Aria Heats 28 June 2026Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final 29…