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Songs of Love and War do battle in new production
16th September, 2021
An industrial foundry seems an unlikely location to be immersed in passionate music but that’s precisely what Opera Queensland is doing in its groun...
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Samuel Piper
6th September, 2021
Brisbane-based baritone, Samuel Piper’s first introduction to opera was in an Opera Queensland Vocal Workshop as a teenager. Since then, the singer ...
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Eastern Promises – Repertoire preview
31st August, 2021
Soprano Alexandra Flood returns to the Opera Queensland Studio Series for an intimate and spirited recital with pianist Alex Raineri. ...
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An interview with Sebastian Maclaine
31st August, 2021
In our new co-production of The Frog Prince, tenor Sebastian Maclaine plays the role of Gilbert – the young ‘popera’ star at the centre of the c...
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Sing with Opera Queensland
25th August, 2021
Susan Ellis and tenor Rosario La Spina will lead our September Vocal Workshops. Read more below from Susan on what to expect from the classes. ...
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An interview with Emma Nightingale
24th August, 2021
Brisbane-based soprano Emma Nightingale is currently on the road performing in both our touring schools show, The Frog Prince and La bohème. We spoke...
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An interview with Luke Volker
24th August, 2021
Multi-talented artist Luke Volker is one of the creative minds behind the music arrangements for Opera Queensland and shake & stir’s children’s sh...
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Hopping Mad About The Frog Prince
23rd August, 2021
In this classic Grimm tale, spoiled 10-year-old Juniper May meets Gilbert Gravy, a sassy frog, and an unlikely friendship blossoms as they embark on a...
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An interview with Jonathan Hickey
17th August, 2021
Well-known to audience across regional Queensland from his lead in Are You Lonesome Tonight, Jonathan Hickey is currently touring a little closer to h...
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An interview with Sarah Crane
28th July, 2021
The Opera Queensland Studio Series continues with A Poet’s Love featuring soprano Sarah Crane and baritone Shaun Brown. In what will be our second c...
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An interview with Shaun Brown
23rd July, 2021
Hot off the heels of his appearance in Songs of Love and War, Shaun Brown will next perform in the Opera Queensland Studio Series. We spoke to Shaun a...
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Designer’s Note – Marg Horwell
15th July, 2021
In this excerpt from the program Marg shares insights into the design inspiration for this contemporary retelling of Mozart's 1700s opera, balancin...
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