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Deepen your engagement and help bring Wagner's work to life.
The opera canon of Richard Wagner brings together people from all over the world like no other composer. What is it about this particular composer that draws people in? The music, the text, the larger-than-life set requirements?
We invite you to step behind the curtain and discover the artistry that brings Wagner’s epic works to life by joining our Wagner Syndicate. In this momentous year as Opera Australia celebrates its return to our Melbourne performing home, the Ian Potter State Theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne, Wagner’s music will form a central role in welcoming our audiences back to this beautifully renovated venue.
Come behind the scenes
Any production of any Wagner opera is significant. Opera Australia will present a brand new production of Tannhäuser in November 2027 and we invite you to come behind the scenes. Join our journey and help bring this epic work to life.
The Wagner Syndicate creates connections between supporters and the extraordinary artists, musicians and creative teams through a shared passion for these monumental masterpieces.
Priority ticketing service
Access to closed rehearsals
Special insights into Tannhäuser
Pre-show dinner events
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Event Program
2026
Fri 16 Oct | Ian Potter State Theatre
The Wagner Gala Concert: Launch the return of Wagner to Melbourne with an unforgettable gala concert at Arts Centre Melbourne.
2027
More events to be announced: Rehearsals, Insights and special events leading up to the full season of Tannhäuser in November 2027.
Tannhäuser
5, 8, 11 Nov 2027, 6:30pm | 14 Nov 2027, 1:00pm
Arts Centre Melbourne
Wagner’s epic opera pits love against purity of heart, and the battle plays out in extraordinary, luscious music.
A world premiere of a new production is always a highlight for any opera company, particularly a brand-new Wagner production. This will be Sir David McVicar’s very first Tannhäuser, and a real treat for Australian audiences.
McVicar is one of the most talked about opera directors this century. He brings his incisive, provocative style to Wagner’s epic story of lust, redemption and what it means to be good. Orchestra Victoria will be conducted by Opera Australia’s new Music Director Andrea Battistoni, who leads a remarkable cast including tenor Sergei Skorokhodov in the title role.
Principal Cast & Creative
Tannhäuser
Sergei Skorokhodov
Conductor
Andrea Battistoni
Director
Sir David McVicar
A Special Invitation for Early Members
Join the Wagner Syndicate before 30 August 2026, and receive an invitation to join us for a special launch event prior to the Wagner Gala Concert on Friday 16 October 2026.
Join the Syndicate
In addition to the levels listed above, we welcome donations of any size to help make works of this scale possible.
Contact Us
Melissa Stark
Philanthropy Manager
+61 3 9685 3706
melissa.stark@opera.org.au