Opera singer’s coming out was ‘smooth sailing’ compared to others
When opera singer Adrian Tamburni came out, he was surrounded by support. But he says singers in other countries aren’t so lucky.
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REVIEW: Madama Butterfly
WHOEVER said “love makes us do crazy things” had not met Madame Butterfly. She throws a whole new perspective on the matter, but in the most adorably …
Georgian soprano cancels LGBTI charity concert
Tamar Iveri cancels her “apology” LGBTI charity concert due to recently giving birth and plans to hold another in December. However, one of her most notable detractors has questioned the legitimacy of her excuse.
Homophobic sopranos? Pauline doesn’t like it
IF there was one news story that has rallied the Australian LGBTI community together in recent weeks, it was the news that Opera Australia had …
Opera Australia announces Tamar Iveri replacement
OPERA Australia have announced Armenian soprano Lianna Haroutounian as the replacement for controversial Georgian singer Tamar Iveri in the company’s upcoming production of Otello. Haroutounian …
Opera Australia cancels Iveri’s contract over homophobic statement
OPERA Australia has announced this morning that controversial Georgian soprano Tamar Iveri will no longer be performing in their upcoming production of Otello. Following a …