381 reactions · 110 shares | The stage for La Traviata on Sydney Harbour is almost ready! Watch the magical moment leading soprano Stacey Alleaume steps onto the spectacular harbour-side stage for the first time. As construction crew continue work on our pop-up 3,000-seat opera theatre, Stacey discovers the 3.5-tonne chandelier hoisted high above the stage, the dazzling centrepiece of the production. More info & tickets: opera.org.au/harbour | Opera Australia | Facebook

A week ago we finished the recording of Alessandro Stradella's delightful opera La Doriclea. Enjoy this musical look behind the scenes with Andrea De Carlo and our good friend Xavier Sabata. | Il Pomo d'Oro