The Heart of Opera

Experience soaring arias, dramatic duets and stirring ensembles up-close, in a recital featuring hits from some of the world’s best loved operas. Victorian Opera is proud to present The Heart of Opera as part of the Castlemaine State Festival 2026 – an intimate concert showcasing the timeless beauty of opera in celebration of the Festival’s 50th anniversary year. Hear music that speaks to the soul performed by Victorian Opera principal artist Kathryn Radcliffe alongside the talented winners of the Victorian Opera’s Emerging Artist Opera Prize. An unmissable afternoon of opera in the Castlemaine Town Hall.