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The White Hat Guide to Opera in Melbourne & Victoria
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Madama Butterfly
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Opera Australia present
Puccini's opera Madama
Butterfly. Moffatt Oxenbould's classic production, designed by Peter England
and Russell Cohen, captures the grace and delicacy of Puccini's exquisite
creation. Translucent bamboo screens, red silk and balletic graces define an
imagined world for an all too real story, and the vivid colours are echoed by
the tantalisingly evocative music and melting arias of this glorious romance.
Nicole Youl broke hearts in her Sydney debut as Cio-Cio-San. She now brings her
moving interpretation of Madama Butterfly to Melbourne. She is joined by
Sally-Anne Russell in the role of Suzuki and Rosario La Spina as the fickle
Pinkerton. And to conduct, Opera Australia welcomes back Taiwanese conductor and
Puccini-expert, Shao-Chia Lu. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.
1pm on 22 November 2008 and 7.30pm on 11, 15, 19, 26 & 19
November 2008 and 4, 6, 9 & 13 December 2008 |
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Otello
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Verdi's
Otello. Shakespeare's
story, Verdi's music, an extraordinary production and the soaring voices
of Opera Australia. Harry Kupfer, legendary director of the Vienna State
Opera, has created a production which exposes the psychological storm
within the hearts of Otello and Desdemona, and set designer Hans
Schavernoch's opulent but war-torn palace mirrors their chaotic
emotions. As for the music, it is magnificent, deliciously poised
between surging choruses, exquisite arias and the heady passion of the
main protagonists. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.
1pm on 6 December 2008 and 7.30pm on 18, 22, 25 & 28
November 2008 and 3 & 11 December 2008
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Sydney Opera House
Dinner and opera package for Otello. Be warned - These
packages usually book out weeks in advance. |
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Orlando
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Opera Australia presents
Handel's wild and
magical opera, Orlando,
in a new production created by the same team who brought
Alcina to such
spectacular life. The outstanding cast is drawn from a new generation of
talent. In Sydney we welcome Italian contralto Sonia Prina, while in
Melbourne young Australian, Dominica Matthews makes her debut in the
title role. Emma Matthews is the intoxicating Angelica while Tobias
Cole, who last year triumphed as Julius Caesar, plays Angelica's lover,
Medoro. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.
12.30pm on 13 December 2008 and 7pm on 27 & 29
November 2008 and 2 & 10 December 2008
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Sydney Opera House
Dinner and opera package for Oralando. Be warned - These
packages usually book out weeks in advance. |
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Venues for these events are usually shown on the White Hat Classical Music Map of Melbourne. Forthcoming EventsThese events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
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Australia Post Opera in the Bowl
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Bring your picnic basket and rugs and enjoy the glorious music under the
stars as Opera Australia presents the inaugural Australia Post Opera in the Bowl
at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. |
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Gumboots & Pearls Opera in The Otways
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To be staged in the magical, natural setting of Melba Gully, Great Ocean Road, Lavers Hill. An intimate afternoon of fabulous music, gorgeous singing, interactive fun & entertainment. This is an unmissable first time event featuring highly acclaimed Melbourne based 'Pot Pourri', local musicians, roving entertainers, & a range of local produce. |
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Opera in the Market
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An annual performance of excerpts from opera with orchestra. |
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Opera in the Park
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Free twilight opera in the park with artists performing highlights from popular operas and musicals. This event is always popular, so get there early. White Hat have been regular attenders over the years and can heartily recommend it. Feel free to bring along a picnic hamper and a bottle of wine. In the event of wet weather the concert may be cancelled (updates on 8290 1333). |
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Victoria Gardens, Victoria Gardens
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Enquiries: (03) 8290 1333 |
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Opera in the Vineyards
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A special evening of opera. |
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| These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
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