Paul Selar
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Call Melbourne home. Call the world damn exciting. Reviewing opera for Australian Arts Review and Limelight Arts.
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Nominations announced for the OperaChaser Critics Awards 2025 | Australian Arts Review
For the first time since the establishment of the OperaChaser Awards in 2015 by local Melbourne opera critic Paul Selar, a new format brings together local opera critics in joining him to recognise ex...
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Thank you #AAR for publishing the full list of 2025 nominations as part of the newly configured OperaChaser Critics Awards (OCCAs). And to Patricia Maunder, Barney Zwartz, Heather Leviston, Tim Byrne and Patricia Di Risio in joining me on the panel. artsreview.com.au/nominations-...
Thank you Classic Melbourne for kindly publishing the nominations list for the OperaChaser Critics Awards. classicmelbourne.com.au/news-nominat...
News: Nominations for the OperaChaser Critics Awards 2025
Ten years after establishing the OperaChaser Awards in 2015, Melbourne opera critic and “opera tragic”, Paul Selar, has brought together a number of local opera critics to participate in the inaugural...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thank you Classic Melbourne for kindly publishing the nominations list for the OperaChaser Critics Awards. classicmelbourne.com.au/news-nominat...
Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens’ (lyrics) Anastasia is a lavish, beautifully performed production. In the end, however, it’s an elegant but politically and emotionally cautious evening. My thoughts at #AAR: artsreview.com.au/anastasia/
ANASTASIA | Australian Arts Review
Paul Selar takes a look at ANASTASIA - currently playing at Melbourne's Regent Theatre until 20 February, before playing the Crown Theatre Perth from 3 March 2026, the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 7 Apri...
artsreview.com.au
December 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens’ (lyrics) Anastasia is a lavish, beautifully performed production. In the end, however, it’s an elegant but politically and emotionally cautious evening. My thoughts at #AAR: artsreview.com.au/anastasia/
Final show for 2025, the @cityofmelbourne and Australian premiere of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens’ musical play, Anastasia, presented by @OperaAustralia at the city’s ever-glam Regent Theatre.
December 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Final show for 2025, the @cityofmelbourne and Australian premiere of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens’ musical play, Anastasia, presented by @OperaAustralia at the city’s ever-glam Regent Theatre.
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For the first time since the establishment of the OperaChaser Awards in 2015 by local Melbourne opera critic Paul Selar, a new format brings together local opera critics in joining him to recognise excellence in live opera performance.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For the first time since the establishment of the OperaChaser Awards in 2015 by local Melbourne opera critic Paul Selar, a new format brings together local opera critics in joining him to recognise excellence in live opera performance.
artsreview.com.au/nominations-...
artsreview.com.au/nominations-...
Thank you #AAR for publishing the full list of 2025 nominations as part of the newly configured OperaChaser Critics Awards (OCCAs). And to Patricia Maunder, Barney Zwartz, Heather Leviston, Tim Byrne and Patricia Di Risio in joining me on the panel. artsreview.com.au/nominations-...
Nominations announced for the OperaChaser Critics Awards 2025 | Australian Arts Review
For the first time since the establishment of the OperaChaser Awards in 2015 by local Melbourne opera critic Paul Selar, a new format brings together local opera critics in joining him to recognise ex...
artsreview.com.au
December 28, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Thank you #AAR for publishing the full list of 2025 nominations as part of the newly configured OperaChaser Critics Awards (OCCAs). And to Patricia Maunder, Barney Zwartz, Heather Leviston, Tim Byrne and Patricia Di Risio in joining me on the panel. artsreview.com.au/nominations-...
December 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Following the panel’s deliberations and voting process, winners from the complete list of OCCAs nominations will be announced on Wednesday, 4th February via X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky, together with the inaugural OperaChaser Emerging Artist Prize.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Following the panel’s deliberations and voting process, winners from the complete list of OCCAs nominations will be announced on Wednesday, 4th February via X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky, together with the inaugural OperaChaser Emerging Artist Prize.
Well, that’s a wrap! Thank you, once again, to artists and creatives who contributed so brilliantly to 2025’s year of opera and to fellow panelists Patricia Maunder, Heather Leviston, Barney Zwartz, Tim Byrne and Patricia Di Risio in joining me for the inaugural OCCA nominations.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Well, that’s a wrap! Thank you, once again, to artists and creatives who contributed so brilliantly to 2025’s year of opera and to fellow panelists Patricia Maunder, Heather Leviston, Barney Zwartz, Tim Byrne and Patricia Di Risio in joining me for the inaugural OCCA nominations.
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Production 2025
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Jeff Busby
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Jeff Busby
December 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Production 2025
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Jeff Busby
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Jeff Busby
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Production 2025
Macbeth, @BK_Opera
📷 Kate Cameron
Macbeth, @BK_Opera
📷 Kate Cameron
December 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Production 2025
Macbeth, @BK_Opera
📷 Kate Cameron
Macbeth, @BK_Opera
📷 Kate Cameron
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Production 2025
Katya Kabanova, @VictorianOpera
📷 Jeff Busby
Katya Kabanova, @VictorianOpera
📷 Jeff Busby
December 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Production 2025
Katya Kabanova, @VictorianOpera
📷 Jeff Busby
Katya Kabanova, @VictorianOpera
📷 Jeff Busby
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Production 2025
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
December 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Production 2025
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
Concluding nominations, the OperaChaser Critics Award (OCCA) Nominations for Outstanding Production 2025 ⤵️
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December 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Concluding nominations, the OperaChaser Critics Award (OCCA) Nominations for Outstanding Production 2025 ⤵️
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Director 2025
Yaron Lifschitz
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 oq.com.au
Yaron Lifschitz
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 oq.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Director 2025
Yaron Lifschitz
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 oq.com.au
Yaron Lifschitz
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 oq.com.au
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Director 2025
Kate Millett
Macbeth, @BK_Opera
📷 katemillettdirector.com
Kate Millett
Macbeth, @BK_Opera
📷 katemillettdirector.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Director 2025
Kate Millett
Macbeth, @BK_Opera
📷 katemillettdirector.com
Kate Millett
Macbeth, @BK_Opera
📷 katemillettdirector.com
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Director 2025
Constantine Costi
Abduction, @VictorianOpera
📷 opera.org.au
Constantine Costi
Abduction, @VictorianOpera
📷 opera.org.au
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Director 2025
Constantine Costi
Abduction, @VictorianOpera
📷 opera.org.au
Constantine Costi
Abduction, @VictorianOpera
📷 opera.org.au
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Director 2025
Suzanne Chaundy
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 suzannechaundydirector.com.au
Suzanne Chaundy
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 suzannechaundydirector.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Director 2025
Suzanne Chaundy
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 suzannechaundydirector.com.au
Suzanne Chaundy
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 suzannechaundydirector.com.au
Nominations for the OperaChaser Critics Award (OCCA) for Outstanding Director 2025 ⤵️
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December 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Nominations for the OperaChaser Critics Award (OCCA) for Outstanding Director 2025 ⤵️
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Conductor 2025
Dane Lam
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Peter Wallis
Dane Lam
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Peter Wallis
December 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Conductor 2025
Dane Lam
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Peter Wallis
Dane Lam
Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Peter Wallis
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Conductor 2025
Raymond Lawrence
Così fan tutte
Richard Divall Program, @MelbourneOpera
📷 melbourneopera.com
Raymond Lawrence
Così fan tutte
Richard Divall Program, @MelbourneOpera
📷 melbourneopera.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Conductor 2025
Raymond Lawrence
Così fan tutte
Richard Divall Program, @MelbourneOpera
📷 melbourneopera.com
Raymond Lawrence
Così fan tutte
Richard Divall Program, @MelbourneOpera
📷 melbourneopera.com
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Conductor 2025
Anthony Negus
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 lfo.org.uk
Anthony Negus
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 lfo.org.uk
December 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding Conductor 2025
Anthony Negus
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 lfo.org.uk
Anthony Negus
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, @MelbourneOpera
📷 lfo.org.uk
Nominations for the OperaChaser Critics Award (OCCA) for Outstanding Conductor 2025 ⤵️
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December 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Nominations for the OperaChaser Critics Award (OCCA) for Outstanding Conductor 2025 ⤵️
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Iestyn Davies
Orfeo, Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Jeff Busby
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Iestyn Davies
Orfeo, Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Jeff Busby
December 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Iestyn Davies
Orfeo, Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Jeff Busby
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Iestyn Davies
Orfeo, Orpheus and Eurydice, @OperaQueensland with Circa, presented by @OperaAustralia
📷 Jeff Busby
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Henry Shaw
Don Alfonso, Così fan tutte, Richard Divall Program, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Henry Shaw
Don Alfonso, Così fan tutte, Richard Divall Program, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
December 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Henry Shaw
Don Alfonso, Così fan tutte, Richard Divall Program, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Henry Shaw
Don Alfonso, Così fan tutte, Richard Divall Program, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Rosario La Spina
Samson, Samson and Delilah, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Rosario La Spina
Samson, Samson and Delilah, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
December 27, 2025 at 7:41 AM
OCCA Nomination for Outstanding
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Rosario La Spina
Samson, Samson and Delilah, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls
Male in a Leading Role 2025
Rosario La Spina
Samson, Samson and Delilah, @MelbourneOpera
📷 Robin Halls