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Exploring one of opera's rarest voice types with Brett Peart

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A special kind of magic with Jessica Blunt

Shine a light on Violetta

Vocal training in Europe for Jessica Blunt

Ruth Burke: Training, travelling and trouser roles

Nurtured by WAO, Launched Nationally: Ben Del Borrello

West Australian Opera Announces 2026 season

West Australian Opera (WAO) has presented world class operas in Western Australia for almost 60 years
(celebrating 60 years in 2027). The state opera company speaks through the power of the human voice,
bringing audiences and artists together to celebrate sung stories.

Announcing the 2026 Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists

The 2026 Young Artists are Michelle Pryor (soprano), Belinda Butler (mezzo-soprano), Vin Trikeriotis (tenor), Devon Lake (baritone) and Bayden Adams (conductor). 

New West Australian Opera Chair announced

West Australian Opera 2024 Annual Report

Kohsei Gilkes prepares for his principal artist debut

Back where it began: Fleuranne Brockway returns to WAO

From creative idea to opera: THE ALBANY PROJECT

Where are they now: Jake Bigwood

Stuart Laing's opera journey

From early opportunities on the West Australian Opera stage to a career that has taken him across the UK and back home to Perth, Stuart Laing’s journey shows the far-reaching impact of the Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Program. Read about his story and his return to WAO, ahead of Il trovatore.