A remarkable achievement; since its inception in 2002, Pinchgut Opera has staged 20 rarely performed operas, many for the first time in this country. As Australia’s baroque opera company, Pinchgut is not in competition with other companies, rather it is complementary to them. In doing so, it has built a substantial and loyal audience base, essential as the company has received very little in subsidies over those years (it does receive practical in-kind help from Opera Australia).