Written by Dr Adrian York August 23, 2026 A Sparkling Figaro from de Niese Last night saw Wild Arts bringing their new pared-back production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro to Opera Holland Park. For gossips like me, there was an extra frisson of excitement because the production, which fizzes with energy and good humour,...
Written by Nicholas Kenyon August 23, 2026 ***** This pocket-sized Marriage of Figaro, which marks the directorial debut of star soprano Danielle de Niese, has been touring small venues across England during the summer, before arriving at the larger arena of Opera Holland Park. It's a brilliant, witty version of Mozart's and Da Ponte's eternally...
Written by Festival Krumlov August 8, 2026 When magnificent and renowned voices meet music that has moved the world for generations, a moment is created that transcends time and space. This evening will celebrate opera, humanity, and art in its purest form. Three exceptional soloists will take to the stage: the enchanting and renowned soprano...
Written by Sue Kaufmann Back in Melbourne for the MSO’s Winter Gala, beloved local girl Danielle de Niese showed her hometown audience the star quality that’s earned her accolades in both opera and musical theatre. De Niese grew up in Melbourne, moving to the USA after winning Young Talent Time at the tender age of...
August 2, 2026 Danielle de Niese: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 Winter Gala Music , Performing Arts , Personal Journals , Popular Culture , Society & Culture LISTEN TO PODCAST NOW Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:18 — 15.5MB) Internationally acclaimed Australian-American lyric soprano Danielle de Niese reflects on a remarkable career that...
