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Soprano Breanna Stuart has been awarded the 2026 Rotary New Generations Service Exchange Scholarship and is heading to Germany this July. Congratulations Breanna — we are so proud.

Meet Donna Anna. Lee Abrahmsen on singing one of Mozart's most powerful women. Full interview on our Facebook page. 📸 Robin Halls #MelbourneOpera #DonGiovanni

"Women driven by passion, desire and intense emotions — representing unlikely sisterhoods." — Director Suzanne Chaundy Read the full interview on our Facebook page.

"The abuse of power and class, misogyny, revenge... these are not things which are becoming any less relevant as time goes on." — Suzanne Chaundy on why Don Giovanni matters in 2026. Full interview on our Facebook page.

Director Suzanne Chaundy on why Don Giovanni has never felt more urgent — and why this is an opera about women, not a man. Read the full interview on our Facebook page. Il dissoluto punito, ossia il Don Giovanni 26th April – 3rd May | Athenaeum Theatre

Apparently opera is irrelevant. Our director Suzanne Chaundy has thoughts. Watch this space. Il dissoluto punito, ossia il Don Giovanni 26th April – 3rd May | Athenaeum Theatre ticketmaster.com.au/don-giovanni-t… #OperaIsRelevant #MelbourneOpera

With just two months to go, don’t miss Melbourne Opera’s bold reimagining of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. This is one of opera’s greatest masterpieces brought thrillingly to life. Book now to secure your seats and avoid disappointment. ticketmaster.com.au/don-giovanni-t…

Exciting News! FOMO are delighted to present a masterclass with internationally acclaimed soprano Helena Dix on 28 February, from 2pm–5pm. Tickets are just $90 To secure your place contact info@melbourneopera.com or call (03) 9600 2488. 📸 Robin Halls

Melbourne Opera presents Il Dissoluto Punito, ossia il Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne Sunday 26 April, 2.30pm Wednesday 29 April, 7.30pm Saturday 2 May, 2.30pm A man who believes himself untouchable. A reckoning that cannot be avoided.

Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role Deborah Humble for Die Meistersinger Jeremy Kleeman for Samson et Dalila Outstanding Musical Achievement Raymond M Lawrence (Conductor) Melbourne Opera Orchestra for Samson et Dalila

Outstanding Performer in a Leading Role James Egglestone for Die Meistersinger Warwick Fyfe for Die Meistersinger Christopher Hillier for Die Meistersinger Rosario La Spina for Samson et Dalila

Congratulations to all nominees for the 2026 Green Room Awards. Melbourne Opera is thrilled to announce nominations in the following categories:

Long before the audience arrives, the work is already underway. Rehearsals, focus, and collaboration are where performances take shape. This is where opera begins. Watch our stories for more behind-the-scenes moments.

An outstanding season for opera in Melbourne — congratulations to all OCCA Awards finalists. Melbourne Opera is honoured to have our work recognised across multiple categories. Thank you to the OCCA judging panel.

OperaChaser Emerging Artist Prize 2025 Henry Shaw (bass-baritone) Roles included the Nightwatchman in @MelbourneOpera’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Don Alfonso in the company’s Richard Divall Program’s Così fan tutte and title role in @BK_Opera’s Macbeth. 📷 Robin Halls

OCCA for Momentous Operatic Event 2025 Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera Performed at the @UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne 📷 Robin Halls

OCCA for Outstanding Conductor 2025 Anthony Negus Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera 📷 lfo.org.uk

OCCA for Outstanding Female in a Supporting Role 2025 Deborah Humble Magdalena, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera 📷 Robin Halls

OCCA for Outstanding Set Designer 2025 Andrew Bailey Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera 📷 Robin Halls

Mozart by Moonlight is officially sold out! We look forward to seeing you all there this Sunday.