For thirteen years, Lyndon Terracini has seen Opera Australia through good times and bad: handling the aftermath of the GFC and the recent lockdowns, while expanding the company's stages to include huge performances on the harbour and a digital platform.

And now, as he approaches his final year as artistic director, it's time to take stock.

In the Drawing Room, Lyndon recounts his own path onto the stage and explains how the constant phone calls during Covid led to one of his favourite productions in his finale with the company.