Richard Hickox


Are the lunatics in charge of the Opera House?

Opera Australia’s latest attempt to divert attention from its losses, its antediluvian board, its abysmal standards and cavalier attitude towards artists is to announce nation-wide auditions for singers, writes Ned Keene.

Settling scores after the death of Richard Hickox

The death of Opera Australia musical director Richard Hickox produced a range of responses, writes Ned Keene.