Pinchgut Opera
Pinchgut Opera digs up forgotten Baroque masterpieces and makes them sing again on period instruments, led by ARIA-winning conductor Erin Helyard from the keyboard. In 2018, it became the first Australian company to win an International Opera Award.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Pinchgut Opera perform?
Pinchgut Opera performs primarily at City Recital Hall and the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay, with select productions also staged at Melbourne Recital Centre.
What is Pinchgut Opera known for?
Pinchgut Opera is known as Australia's leading Baroque opera company, specialising in rediscovered and reimagined works performed on period instruments by the Orchestra of the Antipodes.
What makes Pinchgut Opera unique?
Founded in 2002 by Antony Walker and Alison Johnston, Pinchgut Opera became the first Australian company to win an International Opera Award in 2018 and operates on a largely self-generated revenue model, staging more than 37 productions to date.
How do I get tickets to Pinchgut Opera?
You can book tickets to Pinchgut Opera productions through TodayTix. Check the shows above for current availability and upcoming performances.