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More Than Opera: BrunnhAilde – A Wagnerian Concert
June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
$55The Power of Love versus the Love of Power – an adaptation of Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
Traditionally spanning four days, Wagner’s epic is now condensed into one evening, thanks to the vision of Dr. David Kram AM. The performance features a presentation on AI-assisted animation techniques by Swinburne University’s James Berrett, followed by a live concert performance featuring soprano Livia Brash, tenor James Egglestone, and bass-baritone Darcy Carroll, with pianist Konrad Olszewski and a saxophone quintet and featuring the voice of Melissa Madden Gray.
‘This adaptation makes Wagner accessible to a wider audience.’ – Dr. Kram
Don’t miss this immersive and unforgettable musical experience, narrated and sung in English.
Thursday 05 June 2025 – 7:00pm
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins (including interval and post-concert presentation). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change. See below for more detail.
7pm – 8.55pm: Concert, including interval
8.55pm – 9.30pm: AI animation presentation and audience Q&A
Tickets: $55 Please note, seating in the Primrose Potter Salon is General Admission.
Singers
Dr. David Kram AM conductor
Livia Brash soprano
James Egglestone tenor
Darcy Carroll bass-baritone
Saxophone quintet
Joseph Lallo soprano, alto
Brandon Batholomeusz alto
Antoine Flores Gracia tenor
Jason Ji baritone
Yo-yo Su bass
Konrad Olszewski piano
Melissa Madden Gray voice (pre-recorded)
Jack Parry Art Director
James Berrett AI Consultant
Dr Parry and Mr Berrett are lecturers at Swinburne University, working with MTO on the AI-assisted animation project BrunnhAilde; Dr Parry as Chief Investigator, Mr Berrett as Investigator.
Program
Richard Wagner arr. D. Kram
Der Ring des Nibelungen, WWV 86