This fascinating double bill, directed by Andrew Sinclair, is a strong representation of the works of Mascagni and Ruggero, both first performed in the 1890’s. Sung in Italian with English surtitles both pieces are very focused on presenting the darker side of life.
Nothing like a few Christmas songs to get you into the mood for the festive season, and who better to lead the fun than Tim Sexton?
State Opera in collaboration with the Welsh National Opera present Puccini's masterpiece 'Tosca'.
Tim Winton’s 'Cloudstreet' is a modern classic. It is a story of battlers, of great heartache and hidden pain, but also of familial love and hope for the future.
Verdi’s immense and powerful Requiem will be presented by State Opera of South Australia (SOSA) for two nights only at Adelaide Festival Theatre this August.
Arts lovers will have the opportunity to experience the dance, theatre and musical spectacular, 'Faust', featuring devilishly charming super star, Teddy Tahu Rhodes.
The Adelaide Youth Orchestra combine with some of this state's finest Opera stars to deliver Mozart and Strauss.
Don Giovanni can tip the opera agnostics over into being believers. This version is certainly capable of doing just that.
SOSA has launched their 2015 season, featuring much-loved classics like Don Giovanni, Faust and the Verdi Requiem, and a number of smaller works.
The third and final opera in the Trilogy is inspired by the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his life-long search for truth through non-violent means.
The second opera of the Philip Glass Trilogy, presented by State Opera SA & the Adelaide Art Orchestra, is an extraordinary 4 hour experience like no other.
The first in the Philip Glass Trilogy of major operas, each presented by State Opera SA & the Adelaide Art Orchestra, They cycle of 3 plays 3 times over 3 weeks.
Established in 2001, the Adelaide Art Orchestra comprises top freelance professional players in South Australia & boasts over 120 Cabaret Festival shows already.
This timeless tale of scandal, honour, sacrifice and love is a three-way collaboration between State Opera SA, Brisbane’s OperaQ and the New Zealand Opera.
The State Opera will premiere a stunning new co-production of Verdi’s emotionally charged, timeless opera at AThe State Opera will premiere a stunning new co-production of Verdi’s emotionally charged, timeless opera at Adelaide’s Festival Theatre from 3-10 May 2014.delaide’s Festival Theatre from 3-10 May 2014.
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Adelaide without the perennial delight of the Christmas Proms, and 2013 proved to deliver a healthy dosage of the festive spirit.
Adelaide Town Hall will come alive with the sound of Christmas music next Tuesday 3rd December with The Lord Mayor’s Gala for All Season’s Christmas Concert commencing at 12.30pm.
Stepping into the theatre, audiences will be transported to the lavish and magical strangeness of a carnival of the Victorian era
For many Adelaide folk the festive season really gets under way with a night out at the Christmas Proms. Hurry for your dose of Christmas cheer, 1940s style, as I hear it is close to sold out.
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.