Enriching lives with rare and reimagined operatic experiences.
Established in 2003, Lyric Opera of Melbourne is a bold, creative opera company committed to developing operatic artists, building new audiences and enriching the operatic repertoire by creating a forum for the production of lesser-known works. Lyric's work is focused on producing innovative and exploratory music-based theatre, using contemporary practices that challenge, engage and inspire artists and audiences alike. ​ ​
Coming up...
The season opens with an intimate concert centred on Benjamin Britten’s extraordinary Canticles - miniature dramas that distil complex emotional and spiritual themes into concentrated musical forms.
Often described as “operas in miniature”, Britten’s Canticles serve as profound psychological portraits. They trace themes of love, sacrifice, transcendence and doubt, revealing the fragile boundary between the sacred and the deeply human.
Britten openly acknowledged that Henry Purcell’s Divine Hymns provided the creative impulse for the Canticles - part of his broader engagement with the English Baroque tradition established by Purcell and later shaped by Handel.
In a powerful contemporary response, Lyric Opera of Melbourne will present the World Premieres of Sacred Songs Books I & II by Australian composer Kevin March. Presented in dialogue with Britten’s Canticles, March’s new works offer deeply personal reflections on faith and meaning in the modern world.
Songs of Devotion & Desire
Green Room Nominations for Lyric's The Children's Bach
We’re excited to highlight the incredible cast and creative team of The Children’s Bach, nominated for multiple awards at the 42nd Annual Green Room Awards! Congratulations to all the talented performers and creatives who contributed to this production.
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Outstanding Production: The Children’s Bach presented by Lyric Opera of Melbourne
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Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role: Michael Honeyman
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Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Chloe Taylor & Juel Riggal
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Outstanding Design: Jacob Battista (Set) & Amelia Lever-Davidson (Lighting)
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Outstanding Direction: Katy Maudlin
The Age
'Utterly captivating… Biographica is high art that successfully reflects on the past while offering a glimpse of opera’s future.'
Limelight
‘...a significant achievement... Biographica is a fascinating, refreshingly different contemporary opera presented with intelligence and talent'
Stage Whispers
'...a magnificent, moving, almost magical production.'
