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SEASON 2025Hades TownThe acclaimed musical phenomenon Hades Town by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director RachelChavkin. https://youtu.be/PitW8GuAt1M
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La BohémeOn a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks. two hands meet in the dark and foru friends lives changer forever. |
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La Boheme is touring throughout Victoria, Queensland, and the Northen Territory in 2025. | ||
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RuddigoreProduction Company: Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria Director/Choreographer: Ron Pidcock OAM Musical Director: Trevor Henley Venue: Alexander Theatre GSOV’s production of Ruddigore was excellent! Leading the way was James Douglas as Robin Oakapple/Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd. He was very funny! He was the epitome of a shy youth in the first half and struggled to be terrifying in the second. His clean, strong baritone and excellent diction were a delight. As his love interest, Rose Maybud, Zoe Lancaster had a strong soprano voice and excellent comic timing, displaying her wide-eyed innocence. As Robin’s friend, Richard, Daniel Vigne used his operatic tenor to great effect. He was an excellent foil to James. John Parncutt was a powerful Despard, quite terrifying in the first act, but then absolutely still and calm in the second, and he sang beautifully. Melissa Hill was as good a Mad Margaret as I’ve seen. Her warm mezzo was beautiful, and her comic face a delight in the second act. The trio with Robin “My eyes are fully open” was sung at breakneck speed with excellent diction, and then encored at a faster pace! Jenny Wakefield was back as Dame Hannah, and her strong chest voice was impressive. Phil Elphinstone was her love interest, Sir Roderick Murgatroyd, displaying another powerful baritone. Robin Halls was very funny as the doddery Old Adam. As you’d expect from Ron Pidcock, the direction was excellent, with a number of innovative touches. I loved that when Richard kissed Rose, her book of etiquette got in the road! The orchestra was excellent, the costume colourful and the lighting and sound impressive. My only beef was the amplification. Gilbert and Sullivan operettas were written before this was available, and I didn’t hear any soloists who needed it. Amplification is required for Broadway musicals, but not G&S, though I have seen productions where the amplification was barely noticeable. This particularly affected the chorus, which was quite distorted. However, it was a thoroughly enjoyable night at the theatre. |
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The Childen's BachSet on the banks of Merri Creek, in 1990s suburban Melbourne, is a chamberr opera very close to home. Based on an original novella by Helen arner. |
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Die Meistersinger von NùnberbegBilled as the opera event of 2025, Melbourne Opera's multi-million production of Cie Meistersinger von Nûnberg will see opera lovers converge in Melbourne from February 15 0 22,
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Looking for SingersSavoy Opera invite singers of all types to join the chorus, whether they widh to expand their repertoire or explore opera in a supportive environment. The Savoy Opera is dedicated to nurturing new talent under thr gudance f the company's esteemed musical director and in thee presence of professional opera singers.
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2024 SEASONLa Rondine
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Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour presents West Side StoryThis larger than life production of West Side Story opened in 2019 to rapturous acclaim snd remains the most successful of all Handa productions.The monumental stage, vibrant costumes and a brilliant cast of singers and dancers will return to Mrs Macquaries Point where unmatched views of /sydney's famous skyline and a nightly fireworks display make Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour one of the world's most exciting theatrical experiences.. |
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MedeaHaving triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory's fiercest soprano roles, Sandra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress who will stop at notheing in her quest for vengeance, kicking off the highly anticipated 2022-23 Live in HD season. Joining Radvanovsky in the Met-premiere production of Cherubinis rarely performed masterpiece os tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medea's Angonaut hesband, Giasone; soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love, glauce, bass Michele Pertusi as Medea's father, Creonte, King of Corinth, and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Medea's confidante, Neris. |
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Opera Australia
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AidaV Lyric Theatre at GPAC
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State Opera of South AustraliaThe Turn of the ScrewA gothic horror that leaves a lingering feeling of unease in the mind. The Turn of the Screw is a question of nature versus nuture. A young governess moves into a grand country house to care for two young children and encounters forces far greater than her. Fleeting glances, strange goings on, it's enough to make you mad! VossFor the first time n 30 years Voss will once more take Australia by storm as a spectacular stage concert directed by Stuart Mander. Rivhard Meale's epic score is brought to life by Samuel Dundas as Voss and Emma Pearson as Laura. Adelaide symphony Orchestra and State Opera Chorus under the baton of Victorian Opera's Artistic Director, Richard Mills.
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MedeaHaving triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory's fiercest soprano roles, Sandra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress who will stop at notheing in her quest for vengeance, kicking off the highly anticipated 2022-23 Live in HD season. Joining Radvanovsky in the Met-premiere production of Cherubinis rarely performed masterpiece os tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medea's Angonaut hesband, Giasone; soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love, glauce, bass Michele Pertusi as Medea's father, Creonte, King of Corinth, and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Medea's confidante, Neris. |
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Metropolitan Opera New York in Cinemas AustraliaMedeaHaving triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory's fiercest soprano roles, Sandra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress who will stop at notheing in her quest for vengeance, kicking off the highly anticipated 2022-23 Live in HD season. Joining Radvanovsky in the Met-premiere production of Cherubinis rarely performed masterpiece os tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medea's Angonaut hesband, Giasone; soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love, glauce, bass Michele Pertusi as Medea's father, Creonte, King of Corinth, and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Medea's confidante, Neris.
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Metropolitan Opera New York in Cinemas Australia.
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MedeaHaving triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory's fiercest soprano roles, Sandra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress who will stop at notheing in her quest for vengeance, kicking off the highly anticipated 2022-23 Live in HD season. Joining Radvanovsky in the Met-premiere production of Cherubinis rarely performed masterpiece os tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medea's Angonaut hesband, Giasone; soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love, glauce, bass Michele Pertusi as Medea's father, Creonte, King of Corinth, and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Medea's confidante, Neris. |
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