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Opera Australia 2010 Season
14 April - 18 Dec 2010
In 2010 Opera Australia presents seven productions which will entertain, delight, intrigue and ... challenge you!
The season makes full use of the wonderful breadth of talent amongst our ensemble, while also introducing international singers of the highest calibre.
There are four new productions including Puccini’s Tosca and this year we also meet several exciting young directors: Julie Edwardson directs La sonnambula and Benedict Andrews explores The Marriage of Figaro. We are truly thrilled to finally present the world premiere of Brett Dean and Amanda Holden’s new opera, Bliss, based on the novel by Peter Carey. Bliss will be directed by Neil Armfield and will star Peter Coleman Wright. The presentation of Bliss defines the enterprise of this Company. Opera Australia are committed to creating an Australian operatic repertoire which occupies a vital place in the Company’s overall program and Bliss will be an important work in the development of that commitment.
Join Opera Australia for a year of discovery, entertainment and ... life amplified.
The events below form part of Opera Australia's 2010 Season. Click here to view the full season.
Events in Opera Australia 2010 Season
Tosca
Puccini s great aria, ‘Vissi d arte’, is a moment when time stands still. Who could resist such a heart-breaking appeal?14 April - 13 May 2010
Price Range: $50 - $229
Bliss
Peter Carey’s famous novel has been transformed into a new Australian opera by Brett Dean and Amanda Holden. Neil Armfield’s direction and the electrifying stage presence of Peter Coleman-Wright will ensure this will be a truly exciting premiere.
20 April - 1 May 2010
Price Range: $50 - $229
La sonnambula
Prepare to be swept away when Opera Australia presents its first production of Bellini’s La sonnambula.30 April - 17 May 2010
Price Range: $50 - $229
Fledermaus
Champagne, anyone? Charge your glasses and put on your dancing shoes as the world’s favourite operetta waltzes back into town.11 - 22 May 2010
Price Range: $50 - $229
The Marriage of Figaro
Figaro loves Susanna. The Countess thinks she still loves the Count. Cherubino loves anything in a skirt and as for the Count, love is not quite the right word for how he feels about Susanna. Confused? You will be in this crazy day of match-making and breaking.
17 November - 17 December 2010
Price Range: $50 - $229
Rigoletto
Rigoletto is paid to keep his master laughing, but the Duke’s lechery turns Rigoletto from spiteful joker to desperate father in a return of one of Opera Australia’s best-loved productions.22 November - 18 December 2010
Price Range: $50 - $229
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Britten’s music captures the spirit of Shakespeare’s mischievous tale of enchantment and love with uncanny accuracy in a spell-bindingly beautiful score, in this restaging of Baz Luhrmann’s legendary production.
4 - 18 December 2010
Price Range: $50 - $229
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