All posts tagged "State Opera of SA"
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645ArtsOpera Review: The Mastersingers Of Nuremburg Act III
Set in 16th Century Nuremburg, the story explores the annual song competition and rivalries of the Guilds that controlled the city. Pogner, the goldsmith, will give his daughter’s hand in marriage to the winner of the song contest, Walther von Stolzing wishes to take part but fails to understand the archaic rules and regulations that surround the entrants. He is, of course, already in love with Eva. Hans Sachs, the shoemaker, schools him in the requirements and encourages the newcomer to share his ideas. This brings us to Wagner’s main theme, what is art and how do we define it?
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845ArtsOpera Review: The Pearl Fishers
The Pearl Fishers is a remarkable opera. Written by Georges Bizet when he was 24 years old, it has freshness and a feel of other worldliness.
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384LatestInternationally Acclaimed Vocal Accompanist Returns To Adelaide
From 1 to 5 July 2015, the Accompanists’ Guild of SA will welcome back Malcolm Martineau to Adelaide.
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679LatestOpera Review: Otello
This modernised interpretation of Otello, composed by Giuseppe Verdi & librettist Arrigo Boito, mimics, but does not strictly follow the Shakespearean tragedy on which it’s based.
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Review: Ode to Nonsense
The innovative theatre company, Slingsby, has joined forces with State Opera to create a “family opera”, based on the nonsense poetry of Edward Lear.
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Review: Fidelio
This is definitely a work that should be in every opera lover’s diary this week. This production is filled with superb performances, from the principals through to every member of the chorus.
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Orpheus in the Underworld (Orphée aux Enfers)
State Opera have found a winning approach to Offenbach’s operetta that is sure to win friends and influence people, but be prepared for aching ribs, because this production will have you laughing your head off. You might just want to see it twice.
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Thoroughly Modern Millie
This is another in the highly successful Broadway Junior series, featuring a large cast of up and coming young performers. This is definitely a top flight family show.
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La Bohème
This was another very fine night of opera from our State Opera company, but you might need to be very quick if you still want to get tickets, if opening night’s full house was anything to judge by.
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Cabaret Fringe
Sonidos de España (The Sounds of Spain) – 2012 Adelaide Cabaret Fringe
Cherie Boogaart becomes a host of different women in many different situations. This was a master class for singers, and a magical hour for all in attendance.
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The Magic Flute or The Circus of the Sevenfold Seal of the Sun
A very important thing to be emphasised about this production is that it is perfect for everybody, no matter whether very young or the very opposite. There is something here for everybody, so do yourself a favour and get a ticket before they all go.
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Timothy Sexton Announced as Head of the State Opera of SA
Ms Elizabeth Raupach OAM, Chair of The State Opera, today announced the appointment of Timothy Sexton as the new Head of the State Opera of SA. The role encompasses the responsibilities of both Artistic Director and CEO.
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Patrick Lim, his cast, his production team and his crew have worked very hard and creatively and thoroughly deserve all of the success that they have had with this excellent production.
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Magnifico!
This was a concert that had something for everybody with music from the heavyweights of opera, such as Verdi, Puccini and Wagner, through the darkness and complexity of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, to the fun of The Mikado and on to the jazz influenced works of Gershwin and Bernstein.
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Adelaide Fringe
It’s a Dad Thing: The Musical – Adelaide Fringe 2011
This is an excellent effort from all concerned and deserves full houses, but it only has a few performances, so book quickly.
