More Than Opera

More Than Opera MTO believes that the word opera has more relevance to more types of people than the word implies. Diversity is Melbourne’s hallmark. MTO fills the gaps.

More Than Opera (MTO) is a Melbourne-based not-for-profit company founded in 2000 using the power of opera as a force for inspiration and community well-being in Australia. Our aim is not just to expand opera audiences, but to show that story-telling combined with music and theatre can improve people’s health, encourage self-discovery and cement communities. MTO has a rich history contributing to opera in Melbourne which is Australia’s cultural capital. Hence more than sixteen companies offer everything from performances in private homes to lavish traditional productions in Melbourne’s major arts centres. We overlap with existing companies in areas of education, outreach, community projects, innovative small scale adaptations of well-known operas. We are unique because that is our main focus, not an ancillary element.

02/12/2025

More Than Opera's Puccini and Lehar Gala Christmas lunch

at KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Saturday, 13th DECEMBER 2025
12 noon for 12:30 pm

More Than Opera would like to invite you to their special Puccini and Lehar gala Christmas lunch at the beautiful Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club for what will be a delightful afternoon with a three course meal, wine, and music. Special guest artists Elena Xanthoudakis and Asher Reichman will be on hand to entertain in suberb MTO style. Opera delights from Giacomo Puccini, operetta delights from Franz Lehar. Dr David Kram AM Music Director.

Come and celebrate with us the end of another year at More Than Opera.
We hope to see you there. Feel free to invite your friends!

$155 per person.
When: Saturday 13th December, 2025, 12 noon for 12:30 pm
Where: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, 489 GLENFERRIE ROAD, KOOYONG, VIC 3144

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1483011?

11/06/2025

Bravo Bravo! What a performance!
More Than Opera would like to thank our phenomenal cast, creative team, animators, tech crew, and partners — congratulations on bringing this groundbreaking production to life. Your talent, passion, and innovation have truly reimagined Wagnerian opera for a new era.

And to our wonderful audience — thank you for your incredible support, energy, and applause.

Stay tuned for the next chapter ... the BrunnhAilde journey is just beginning ...

Today's the BIG day! BrunnhAilde is tonight at 7pm 🌟After months of rehearsals, sound checks, and late nights, our opera...
04/06/2025

Today's the BIG day! BrunnhAilde is tonight at 7pm 🌟

After months of rehearsals, sound checks, and late nights, our opera performers and animators are ready to bring the creative magic to the Primrose Theatre at the Melbourne Recital Centre.

There's still time to grab a last-minute ticket ⏰
Come be part of the energy and emotion of BrunnhAidle 🎶
Book now: morethanopera.com

Countdown to opening night is ON!Less than 24 hours until BrunnhAilde hits the stage. We can't wait to share what we've ...
04/06/2025

Countdown to opening night is ON!

Less than 24 hours until BrunnhAilde hits the stage. We can't wait to share what we've been creating. With stunning visuals and unreal vocals, it will be an unforgettable concert! Bring your friends or family and head on down to the Melbourne Recital Centre tomorrow at 7pm. 🎶🤩

We have a couple spots left. Grab your tickets before it's too late: morethanopera.com

Meet the team behind the magic! ✨🎷A HUGE thank you to our incredible team for all the hard work happening behind the sce...
01/06/2025

Meet the team behind the magic! ✨🎷

A HUGE thank you to our incredible team for all the hard work happening behind the scenes to bring BrunnhAilde to life! The show is almost here!

🌟 Jack Parry — Art Director and Lecturer at Swinburne University
🌟 Karen Kim — Founder of Hello Music Studios and Hello Music World
🌟 David Kram — Founder of More Than Opera
🌟 Tony Battaini — Chair of More Than Opera

Not pictured: James Berrett, AI Consultant at Swinburne University

🎶 Secure your tickets for this show THIS Thursday: morethanopera.com

30/05/2025

What does working with AI look like? 🤔

We sat down with BrunnhAilde's AI consultant, James Berrett, from Swinburne University to find out some of the challenges of animating with AI and how he's bringing Wagner's Ring Cycle to life. 🌟🎶

You won't want to miss this! Grab your tickets before it's too late: morethanopera.com

29/05/2025

Learn about the history of Move Records, with Founder, Martin Wright!

Our BrunnhAilde performers have been busy putting on the final touches for the show! Just one week until we hit the stage at the Melbourne Recital Centre.

Get your tickets: morethanopera.com 🎟🎷

Legendary voices! Legendary roles! 🎶🌟Get to know the characters of BrunnhAilde and the incredible artists behind them!Yo...
24/05/2025

Legendary voices! Legendary roles! 🎶🌟

Get to know the characters of BrunnhAilde and the incredible artists behind them!

You won't want to miss this incredible performance! See it live June 5th.

🎟 Book tickets now: morethanopera.com

Only two weeks to go! How has time gone by so fast?! BrunnhAilde is going to be the first of it’s time to condense Wagne...
22/05/2025

Only two weeks to go! How has time gone by so fast?!

BrunnhAilde is going to be the first of it’s time to condense Wagner’s Ring Cycle from 4 days, into one evening. You won’t want to miss this magic!

Mark your calendars and get your tickets before it’s too late! 🎶🎟

🎷 morethanopera.com

10/05/2025

BrunnhAilde- A Wagnerian Concert Experience
5th June 2025, Melbourne Recital Centre
The Power of Love versus the Love of Power – an adaptation of Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
Bookings: www.morethanopera.com
Traditionally spanning four days, Wagner’s epic is now condensed into one evening, thanks to the vision of Dr. David Kram AM. The performance features a presentation on AI-assisted animation techniques by Swinburne University’s Dr. Jack Parry, followed by a live concert performance featuring soprano Livia Brash, tenor James Egglestone, and bass-baritone Darcy Carroll, with pianist Konrad Olszewski and a saxophone quintet and featuring the voice of Melissa Madden Gray.

'This adaptation makes Wagner accessible to a wider audience.' – Dr. Kram

Don’t miss this immersive and unforgettable musical experience, narrated and sung in English.
Bookings: www.morethanopera.com

Meet Konrad Olszewski! 🎹Konrad is a Victorian pianist who has taken his talents across the world 🌎From Wagner to Beethov...
10/05/2025

Meet Konrad Olszewski! 🎹

Konrad is a Victorian pianist who has taken his talents across the world 🌎

From Wagner to Beethoven, you won’t want to miss Konrad’s magical performance with the saxophone quintet in BrunnhAilde!

See him live and grab your tickets:
morethanopera.com

Join us for a series of FREE MASTERCLASSES for professional singers and advanced students, led by renowned international...
09/05/2025

Join us for a series of FREE MASTERCLASSES for professional singers and advanced students, led by renowned international conductor Dr David Kram AM, Artistic Director of GAOG.

These sessions are open to the public and an exciting opportunity to watch emerging talent in action — with one exceptional singer selected in 2024 to join a major German opera house ensemble for a truly life-changing experience.

Masterclass Dates & Locations:
PERTH – May 19 & 20 (12:00–5:30pm)
ADELAIDE – May 21 (3:00–8:00pm)
SYDNEY – May 22 (2:00–6:00pm) & May 23 (10:00am–6:00pm)
CANBERRA – May 26 (3:00–6:00pm)
BRISBANE – May 27 (3:00–8:00pm)
MELBOURNE – May 28 & 29 (5:30–9:00pm)

Dr Kram recently conducted in Germany and returns again in 2025 — don’t miss this chance to be seen and inspired!

RSVP by emailing davidkram@bigpond.com

Learn more: www.mto-gaog.com

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