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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: BMW Opera for All
DESCRIPTION:Opera’s most famous music — live under a summer sky!\nGather your loved ones and get ready to head to Fed Square: you’re invited to a free concert in the beating heart of Melbourne’s CBD. \nBMW Opera for All is a global concert series that returns to Australia for its third year in 2025\, exclusive to Melbourne. \nHear thrilling high notes and stunning harmonies\, and experience the uplifting force of opera. This open air concert is performed by some of our brightest stars\, backed by a fabulous live orchestra featuring musicians from Orchestra Victoria. \nWe’ve put together a selection of the most popular arias in opera. There’ll be tunes familiar to everybody — both hardcore opera lovers and total newcomers — and perhaps a few new discoveries along the way. \nFor the first time\, the event will introduce an exciting new edition – a prelude performance by the Australian Girls Choir\, highlighting BMW’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by supporting arts and culture at a grassroots level. This performance will connect young\, aspiring artists with award-winning operatic talent\, embodying the spirit of creative collaboration. \nThere’s no better way to spend a summer evening in Melbourne. \nThe best part? It’s totally free\, and there’s no need to register for tickets in advance. \n\n\nSaturday\, 1 February 2025 \n5pm Australian Girls Choir\n6pm Opera Australia singers and Orchestra Victoria \n\n\n\n\nFed Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\, Melbourne\, VIC  \n\n\n\n\nTwo hours including an interval.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-bmw-opera-for-all/
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia – Freddie De Tommaso: Il Tenore in Concert
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s most exciting new tenors makes his Australian debut.\nFreddie De Tommaso shot to fame in December 2021\, when he jumped into the principal role of Cavaradossi in Tosca at London’s Royal Opera House. At 28\, he became the youngest singer to ever perform the role on the iconic stage. \nIn the years since\, the British-Italian tenor has cemented his place at the very top of the operatic world\, with performances at Europe’s most prestigious opera houses. \nPerforming in Melbourne for the first time\, this is your chance to hear the young tenor praised as a ‘vocal phenomenon’ and one of the greatest opera singers working in the Italian tradition. \nSee for yourself why De Tommaso is winning plaudits and fans the world over in this historic Australian debut. \nSunday 18 August 2024 5pm\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Premium $149 ($134 Concession); A reserve $121 ($108 Concession); B reserve $98 ($88 Concession); C reserve $69 ($62 Concession); D reserve $49 ($44 Concession)\nSTUDENT Premium $134; A reserve $108; B reserve $88; C reserve $62
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-freddie-de-tommaso-il-tenore-in-concert/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Puccini Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:A star-studded celebration of some of opera’s most moving music. \nItalian composer Giacomo Puccini was opera’s defining force at the turn of the 20th century. His operas reach deep into your soul and transform you through their humanity and beautiful music. \nAnd they’re still amongst the most-performed today: La Bohème\, Turandot\, Tosca and Madama Butterfly. \nNo other composer captures the rush of true love\, the thrill of discovering something new\, or the force of tragedy like Puccini. \n2024 marks the centenary of the great composer’s passing. To celebrate his contribution to opera\, we’re performing a concert of his finest music. \nHomegrown superstar Nicole Car and internationally renowned tenor\, Young Woo Kim\, are joined by a fabulous cast of singers\, including Peter Coleman-Wright AO and Julie Lea Goodwin. \nSwoon to the arias and duets you know and love\, alongside lesser-known gems from his extraordinary operas\, performed by some of our greatest singers along with the extraordinary Orchestra Victoria. \nProgram\nThe song list includes*: \nPrelude to Act 1 – La Fanciulla del West\nCh’ella mi creda – La Fanciulla del West\nO mio babbino caro – Gianni Schicchi\nUn bel di – Madama Butterfly\nIntermezzo – Madama Butterfly\nTrio – Madama Butterfly\nAddio fiorito asil – Madama Butterfly\nO soave fanciulla – La Bohème\nQuando m’en vo – La Bohème\nAct 3 scene – La Bohème \nInterval \nDonna non vidi mai – Manon Lescaut\nPoichè tu vuoi saper – Manon Lescaut\nAct 3 Intermezzo – Manon Lescaut\nSola\, perduta\, abbandonata – Manon Lescaut\nIntermezzo – Suor Angelica\nChi il bel sogno – La Rondine\nAct 1 duet – Tosca\nAct 2 scene – Tosca\nVissi d’arte – Tosca\nE lucevan le stelle – Tosca\nTu che di gel sei cinta – Turandot\nNessun dorma – Turandot \n*Note: The song list is subject to change without notice \nThursday 25 Jul7:30 PM; Saturday 27 Jul1:00 PM\nRunning Time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes\, including one interval.\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nPrice range\nChildren under the age of 15 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult (18 years of age or older) at all times.: Standard$69.00 – $229.00\nChild $35.00 – $229.00; Student & Pensioner$ 62.00 – $206.00; Group 8+ $58.00 – $169.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-puccini-gala-concert/2024-07-27/
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Breaking the Waves
DESCRIPTION:You have a golden heart\, sometimes too golden\, too good. And who am I to warn you of living a life too honest\, too true? \nLars von Trier’s 1996 film about a young woman’s shocking sacrifices for her husband was an immediate sensation on its premiere\, winning the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival. The story of the devout Bess McNeill\, and the stormy Scottish Highland community she belongs to\, resonates deeply with audiences and is now a powerful new opera for our times. \nBess has fallen for Jan\, a handsome foreigner and oil rig worker. Soon after their wedding\, Jan survives a serious accident that sees him paralysed. Bess’s marital vows and unwavering love are put to the test when her husband asks her to sleep with other men and tell him of her sexual activities. Jan’s request puts Bess at odds with her fiercely religious community\, setting in motion a disastrous series of events. \nAs von Trier breaks open the extreme emotional possibilities of cinema\, so does Missy Mazzoli with opera. \nDubbed by Time Out as “Brooklyn’s post-millennial Mozart”\, Mazzoli is one of the most exciting composers working anywhere in the world. Her adaptation of von Trier’s film has been acclaimed as one of the 21st century’s best operas. \nThe film’s unsettling silence becomes a roar of emotion in Mazzoli’s score. The suffocating\, revealing close-ups become richly textured arias. \nAustralian conductor Jessica Cottis and Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director Anne-Louise Sarks bring Bess’s story to life in this semi-staged production. \nThe cast is led by the superb Jennifer Black as Bess. Australian-raised baritone Duncan Rock plays Jan\, reprising his acclaimed performance from the opera’s European premiere at Edinburgh International Festival. \nFriday 26 July 7:30 PM\nSunday 28 July CANCELLED\nRunning Time: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval. \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: Standard$69.00 – $199.00\nChild$34.00 – $179\nStudent & Pensioner$62.00 – $179.00\nGroup 8+$58.00 – $169.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-breaking-the-waves/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Puccini Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:A star-studded celebration of some of opera’s most moving music. \nItalian composer Giacomo Puccini was opera’s defining force at the turn of the 20th century. His operas reach deep into your soul and transform you through their humanity and beautiful music. \nAnd they’re still amongst the most-performed today: La Bohème\, Turandot\, Tosca and Madama Butterfly. \nNo other composer captures the rush of true love\, the thrill of discovering something new\, or the force of tragedy like Puccini. \n2024 marks the centenary of the great composer’s passing. To celebrate his contribution to opera\, we’re performing a concert of his finest music. \nHomegrown superstar Nicole Car and internationally renowned tenor\, Young Woo Kim\, are joined by a fabulous cast of singers\, including Peter Coleman-Wright AO and Julie Lea Goodwin. \nSwoon to the arias and duets you know and love\, alongside lesser-known gems from his extraordinary operas\, performed by some of our greatest singers along with the extraordinary Orchestra Victoria. \nProgram\nThe song list includes*: \nPrelude to Act 1 – La Fanciulla del West\nCh’ella mi creda – La Fanciulla del West\nO mio babbino caro – Gianni Schicchi\nUn bel di – Madama Butterfly\nIntermezzo – Madama Butterfly\nTrio – Madama Butterfly\nAddio fiorito asil – Madama Butterfly\nO soave fanciulla – La Bohème\nQuando m’en vo – La Bohème\nAct 3 scene – La Bohème \nInterval \nDonna non vidi mai – Manon Lescaut\nPoichè tu vuoi saper – Manon Lescaut\nAct 3 Intermezzo – Manon Lescaut\nSola\, perduta\, abbandonata – Manon Lescaut\nIntermezzo – Suor Angelica\nChi il bel sogno – La Rondine\nAct 1 duet – Tosca\nAct 2 scene – Tosca\nVissi d’arte – Tosca\nE lucevan le stelle – Tosca\nTu che di gel sei cinta – Turandot\nNessun dorma – Turandot \n*Note: The song list is subject to change without notice \nThursday 25 Jul7:30 PM; Saturday 27 Jul1:00 PM\nRunning Time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes\, including one interval.\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nPrice range\nChildren under the age of 15 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult (18 years of age or older) at all times.: Standard$69.00 – $229.00\nChild $35.00 – $229.00; Student & Pensioner$ 62.00 – $206.00; Group 8+ $58.00 – $169.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-puccini-gala-concert/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard-2-2/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard-2/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Michael Fabiano in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Renowned tenor Michael Fabiano makes his much-anticipated Melbourne debut.\nAmerican tenor Michael Fabiano made his electrifying Australian debut in Gounod’s Faust\, twice since returning to Sydney for equally celebrated performances. Now it’s Melbourne’s chance to experience this Rolls Royce voice for one night only in an exclusive concert at Melbourne Recital Centre. \nFabiano’s career has seen him wow audiences from Milan’s La Scala to New York’s Metropolitan Opera. A deeply passionate artist\, his rich\, heroic tenor boasts ringing top notes and is matched by a mesmerizing stage presence. A natural in Puccini roles\, as well as an in-demand Verdi tenor\, Fabiano’s artistry demands to be seen and heard. \nSung in multiple languages with English surtitles. \nSunday 12 February 2023 7.30pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) \n\n\nPremium $159 ($143 Concession)\nA reserve $129 ($116 Concession)\nB reserve $79 ($71 Concession)\nC reserve $49 ($44 Concession) \n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-michael-fabiano-in-concert/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt St Southbank VIC\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass\, bat your pretty lashes\, it’s Paris in the salons and you’re the life of the party. He’s staring at you\, he’s singing for you… Are you tempted? \nVioletta wears velvet and lace and drinks only the finest champagne from crystal glasses. Her parties are legendary\, her company desired. She’s free and free-spirited\, living outside society’s bounds\, and for the courtesan\, it seems like the party will never end. Could a little love really change everything? \nLa Traviata is so popular because it puts a life we can only dream of on stage\, with its risqué glamour\, joys and sorrows. \nVerdi’s music sings of freedom with flying melodies\, makes merry with rousing drinking songs and leaves us with passion-ate duets between breaking hearts. \nThis production by Elijah Moshinsky is one of our most successful\, featuring lush party scenes in Paris and beautiful autumn afternoons in the countryside. \nLavish sets and exquisite costumes combined with Verdi’s famous score offer the perfect way to experience opera for the first time\, or the chance to revisit a favourite with an exciting new cast. \nHome-grown talent\, Stacey Alleaume reprises her role as Violetta after a stunning season in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. \nPerformance dates & times \nWednesday 4 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 7 May 7:30 PM \nTuesday 10 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 13 May 7:30 PM \nMonday 16 May 7:30 PM \nWednesday 18 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 20 May 7:30 PM \nThursday 26 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 28 May 12:30 PM \nRunning Time Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including two 20 minute intervals). \nPrice range \nStandard $75.00 – $289.00 \nChild $38.00 – $145.00 \nPensioner $68.00 – $260.00 \nStudent $68.00 – $260.00 \nGroups 8+ $64.00 – $246.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-la-traviata/2022-05-28/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, State Theatre\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass\, bat your pretty lashes\, it’s Paris in the salons and you’re the life of the party. He’s staring at you\, he’s singing for you… Are you tempted? \nVioletta wears velvet and lace and drinks only the finest champagne from crystal glasses. Her parties are legendary\, her company desired. She’s free and free-spirited\, living outside society’s bounds\, and for the courtesan\, it seems like the party will never end. Could a little love really change everything? \nLa Traviata is so popular because it puts a life we can only dream of on stage\, with its risqué glamour\, joys and sorrows. \nVerdi’s music sings of freedom with flying melodies\, makes merry with rousing drinking songs and leaves us with passion-ate duets between breaking hearts. \nThis production by Elijah Moshinsky is one of our most successful\, featuring lush party scenes in Paris and beautiful autumn afternoons in the countryside. \nLavish sets and exquisite costumes combined with Verdi’s famous score offer the perfect way to experience opera for the first time\, or the chance to revisit a favourite with an exciting new cast. \nHome-grown talent\, Stacey Alleaume reprises her role as Violetta after a stunning season in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. \nPerformance dates & times \nWednesday 4 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 7 May 7:30 PM \nTuesday 10 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 13 May 7:30 PM \nMonday 16 May 7:30 PM \nWednesday 18 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 20 May 7:30 PM \nThursday 26 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 28 May 12:30 PM \nRunning Time Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including two 20 minute intervals). \nPrice range \nStandard $75.00 – $289.00 \nChild $38.00 – $145.00 \nPensioner $68.00 – $260.00 \nStudent $68.00 – $260.00 \nGroups 8+ $64.00 – $246.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-la-traviata/2022-05-26/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, State Theatre\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass\, bat your pretty lashes\, it’s Paris in the salons and you’re the life of the party. He’s staring at you\, he’s singing for you… Are you tempted? \nVioletta wears velvet and lace and drinks only the finest champagne from crystal glasses. Her parties are legendary\, her company desired. She’s free and free-spirited\, living outside society’s bounds\, and for the courtesan\, it seems like the party will never end. Could a little love really change everything? \nLa Traviata is so popular because it puts a life we can only dream of on stage\, with its risqué glamour\, joys and sorrows. \nVerdi’s music sings of freedom with flying melodies\, makes merry with rousing drinking songs and leaves us with passion-ate duets between breaking hearts. \nThis production by Elijah Moshinsky is one of our most successful\, featuring lush party scenes in Paris and beautiful autumn afternoons in the countryside. \nLavish sets and exquisite costumes combined with Verdi’s famous score offer the perfect way to experience opera for the first time\, or the chance to revisit a favourite with an exciting new cast. \nHome-grown talent\, Stacey Alleaume reprises her role as Violetta after a stunning season in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. \nPerformance dates & times \nWednesday 4 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 7 May 7:30 PM \nTuesday 10 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 13 May 7:30 PM \nMonday 16 May 7:30 PM \nWednesday 18 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 20 May 7:30 PM \nThursday 26 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 28 May 12:30 PM \nRunning Time Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including two 20 minute intervals). \nPrice range \nStandard $75.00 – $289.00 \nChild $38.00 – $145.00 \nPensioner $68.00 – $260.00 \nStudent $68.00 – $260.00 \nGroups 8+ $64.00 – $246.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-la-traviata/2022-05-18/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, State Theatre\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass\, bat your pretty lashes\, it’s Paris in the salons and you’re the life of the party. He’s staring at you\, he’s singing for you… Are you tempted? \nVioletta wears velvet and lace and drinks only the finest champagne from crystal glasses. Her parties are legendary\, her company desired. She’s free and free-spirited\, living outside society’s bounds\, and for the courtesan\, it seems like the party will never end. Could a little love really change everything? \nLa Traviata is so popular because it puts a life we can only dream of on stage\, with its risqué glamour\, joys and sorrows. \nVerdi’s music sings of freedom with flying melodies\, makes merry with rousing drinking songs and leaves us with passion-ate duets between breaking hearts. \nThis production by Elijah Moshinsky is one of our most successful\, featuring lush party scenes in Paris and beautiful autumn afternoons in the countryside. \nLavish sets and exquisite costumes combined with Verdi’s famous score offer the perfect way to experience opera for the first time\, or the chance to revisit a favourite with an exciting new cast. \nHome-grown talent\, Stacey Alleaume reprises her role as Violetta after a stunning season in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. \nPerformance dates & times \nWednesday 4 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 7 May 7:30 PM \nTuesday 10 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 13 May 7:30 PM \nMonday 16 May 7:30 PM \nWednesday 18 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 20 May 7:30 PM \nThursday 26 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 28 May 12:30 PM \nRunning Time Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including two 20 minute intervals). \nPrice range \nStandard $75.00 – $289.00 \nChild $38.00 – $145.00 \nPensioner $68.00 – $260.00 \nStudent $68.00 – $260.00 \nGroups 8+ $64.00 – $246.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-la-traviata/2022-05-16/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, State Theatre\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass\, bat your pretty lashes\, it’s Paris in the salons and you’re the life of the party. He’s staring at you\, he’s singing for you… Are you tempted? \nVioletta wears velvet and lace and drinks only the finest champagne from crystal glasses. Her parties are legendary\, her company desired. She’s free and free-spirited\, living outside society’s bounds\, and for the courtesan\, it seems like the party will never end. Could a little love really change everything? \nLa Traviata is so popular because it puts a life we can only dream of on stage\, with its risqué glamour\, joys and sorrows. \nVerdi’s music sings of freedom with flying melodies\, makes merry with rousing drinking songs and leaves us with passion-ate duets between breaking hearts. \nThis production by Elijah Moshinsky is one of our most successful\, featuring lush party scenes in Paris and beautiful autumn afternoons in the countryside. \nLavish sets and exquisite costumes combined with Verdi’s famous score offer the perfect way to experience opera for the first time\, or the chance to revisit a favourite with an exciting new cast. \nHome-grown talent\, Stacey Alleaume reprises her role as Violetta after a stunning season in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. \nPerformance dates & times \nWednesday 4 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 7 May 7:30 PM \nTuesday 10 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 13 May 7:30 PM \nMonday 16 May 7:30 PM \nWednesday 18 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 20 May 7:30 PM \nThursday 26 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 28 May 12:30 PM \nRunning Time Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including two 20 minute intervals). \nPrice range \nStandard $75.00 – $289.00 \nChild $38.00 – $145.00 \nPensioner $68.00 – $260.00 \nStudent $68.00 – $260.00 \nGroups 8+ $64.00 – $246.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-la-traviata/2022-05-13/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, State Theatre\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass\, bat your pretty lashes\, it’s Paris in the salons and you’re the life of the party. He’s staring at you\, he’s singing for you… Are you tempted? \nVioletta wears velvet and lace and drinks only the finest champagne from crystal glasses. Her parties are legendary\, her company desired. She’s free and free-spirited\, living outside society’s bounds\, and for the courtesan\, it seems like the party will never end. Could a little love really change everything? \nLa Traviata is so popular because it puts a life we can only dream of on stage\, with its risqué glamour\, joys and sorrows. \nVerdi’s music sings of freedom with flying melodies\, makes merry with rousing drinking songs and leaves us with passion-ate duets between breaking hearts. \nThis production by Elijah Moshinsky is one of our most successful\, featuring lush party scenes in Paris and beautiful autumn afternoons in the countryside. \nLavish sets and exquisite costumes combined with Verdi’s famous score offer the perfect way to experience opera for the first time\, or the chance to revisit a favourite with an exciting new cast. \nHome-grown talent\, Stacey Alleaume reprises her role as Violetta after a stunning season in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. \nPerformance dates & times \nWednesday 4 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 7 May 7:30 PM \nTuesday 10 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 13 May 7:30 PM \nMonday 16 May 7:30 PM \nWednesday 18 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 20 May 7:30 PM \nThursday 26 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 28 May 12:30 PM \nRunning Time Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including two 20 minute intervals). \nPrice range \nStandard $75.00 – $289.00 \nChild $38.00 – $145.00 \nPensioner $68.00 – $260.00 \nStudent $68.00 – $260.00 \nGroups 8+ $64.00 – $246.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-la-traviata/2022-05-10/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, State Theatre\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass\, bat your pretty lashes\, it’s Paris in the salons and you’re the life of the party. He’s staring at you\, he’s singing for you… Are you tempted? \nVioletta wears velvet and lace and drinks only the finest champagne from crystal glasses. Her parties are legendary\, her company desired. She’s free and free-spirited\, living outside society’s bounds\, and for the courtesan\, it seems like the party will never end. Could a little love really change everything? \nLa Traviata is so popular because it puts a life we can only dream of on stage\, with its risqué glamour\, joys and sorrows. \nVerdi’s music sings of freedom with flying melodies\, makes merry with rousing drinking songs and leaves us with passion-ate duets between breaking hearts. \nThis production by Elijah Moshinsky is one of our most successful\, featuring lush party scenes in Paris and beautiful autumn afternoons in the countryside. \nLavish sets and exquisite costumes combined with Verdi’s famous score offer the perfect way to experience opera for the first time\, or the chance to revisit a favourite with an exciting new cast. \nHome-grown talent\, Stacey Alleaume reprises her role as Violetta after a stunning season in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. \nPerformance dates & times \nWednesday 4 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 7 May 7:30 PM \nTuesday 10 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 13 May 7:30 PM \nMonday 16 May 7:30 PM \nWednesday 18 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 20 May 7:30 PM \nThursday 26 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 28 May 12:30 PM \nRunning Time Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including two 20 minute intervals). \nPrice range \nStandard $75.00 – $289.00 \nChild $38.00 – $145.00 \nPensioner $68.00 – $260.00 \nStudent $68.00 – $260.00 \nGroups 8+ $64.00 – $246.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-la-traviata/2022-05-07/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, State Theatre\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass\, bat your pretty lashes\, it’s Paris in the salons and you’re the life of the party. He’s staring at you\, he’s singing for you… Are you tempted? \nVioletta wears velvet and lace and drinks only the finest champagne from crystal glasses. Her parties are legendary\, her company desired. She’s free and free-spirited\, living outside society’s bounds\, and for the courtesan\, it seems like the party will never end. Could a little love really change everything? \nLa Traviata is so popular because it puts a life we can only dream of on stage\, with its risqué glamour\, joys and sorrows. \nVerdi’s music sings of freedom with flying melodies\, makes merry with rousing drinking songs and leaves us with passion-ate duets between breaking hearts. \nThis production by Elijah Moshinsky is one of our most successful\, featuring lush party scenes in Paris and beautiful autumn afternoons in the countryside. \nLavish sets and exquisite costumes combined with Verdi’s famous score offer the perfect way to experience opera for the first time\, or the chance to revisit a favourite with an exciting new cast. \nHome-grown talent\, Stacey Alleaume reprises her role as Violetta after a stunning season in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. \nPerformance dates & times \nWednesday 4 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 7 May 7:30 PM \nTuesday 10 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 13 May 7:30 PM \nMonday 16 May 7:30 PM \nWednesday 18 May 7:30 PM \nFriday 20 May 7:30 PM \nThursday 26 May 7:30 PM \nSaturday 28 May 12:30 PM \nRunning Time Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including two 20 minute intervals). \nPrice range \nStandard $75.00 – $289.00 \nChild $38.00 – $145.00 \nPensioner $68.00 – $260.00 \nStudent $68.00 – $260.00 \nGroups 8+ $64.00 – $246.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-la-traviata/2022-05-04/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, State Theatre\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Turandot
DESCRIPTION:Featuring one of the most recognised arias of all time\, the stirring “Nessun dorma”\, Graeme Murphy’s adaptation of Puccini’s final opera returns to Melbourne for the first time since 2012 under the baton of distinguished conductor Christian Badea. \nA fantasy opera of poetry and myth\, Turandot is set in an exotic world where fear and love go hand in hand and death is just around the corner.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/turandot/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, State Theatre\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Ghost Sonata
DESCRIPTION:This September\, director Greg Eldridge will showcase the unsettling world of August Strindberg’s haunting and evocative chamber work\, Ghost Sonata.  \nWith brand new staging and Aribert Reimann’s complex rhythms and other-worldly tones\, nothing is as it seems in this chilling opera.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/ghost-sonata-2/
LOCATION:The Coopers Malthouse\, Merlyn Theatre\, 113 Sturt St\, Southbank VIC 3006\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190524T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T135106
CREATED:20190508T131815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T131815Z
UID:10002886-1558724400-1559392200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Il Viaggio a Reims
DESCRIPTION:Rossini’s exultant opera Il Viaggio a Reims finally has its Australian premiere in grand fashion with a first-rate cast performing this co-production of the Dutch National Opera\, Royal Danish Opera and Opera Australia. \nIn Damiano Michieletto’s playful interpretation\, the world’s most famous artworks come to life for a highly entertaining evening with some seriously impressive arias and ensemble pieces.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/il-viaggio-a-reims/
LOCATION:The Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Arts Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Victoria 3004 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 St Kilda Rd:geo:144.9678952,-37.8202
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T135106
CREATED:20190508T131718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T131718Z
UID:10002885-1557860400-1558787400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Cosi Fan Tutte
DESCRIPTION:Sir David McVicar’s production of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte has its highly anticipated Melbourne premiere this autumn season. Conducting the performance will be Canadian Maestra Keri-Lynn Wilson\, making her Australian debut. \nMozart’s opera about testing fidelity is an intriguing story set to music of impossible beauty. Two men disguise themselves as Albanians and attempt to seduce each other’s lover in an elaborate ruse to win a bet\, at the urging of the cynical old philosopher Don Alfonso.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/cosi-fan-tutte/
LOCATION:The Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Arts Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Victoria 3004 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 St Kilda Rd:geo:144.9678952,-37.8202
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190511T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T135106
CREATED:20190508T131222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T131222Z
UID:10002884-1557603000-1559158200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Rigoletto
DESCRIPTION:From the moment he wrote it\, Verdi knew he had a hit on his hands. The story had everything: royalty\, loyalty\, deformity\, devotion\, lust and revenge. Love and vengeance meet in the darkness and the opera draws to its dramatic\, devastating conclusion. The morning after Rigoletto’s triumphant premiere\, the show’s sensational melody rang out in the streets: a hit for ever after. \nOpera Australia is bringing Elijah Moshinsky’s classic production of Verdi’s Rigoletto back to the Melbourne stage in full La Dolce Vita glamour. Booming baritone and rising opera star\, Mongolian Amartuvshin Enkhbat will make his Australian debut as the clown faced Rigoletto.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/rigoletto/
LOCATION:The Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150504T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150504T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T135106
CREATED:20150427T211642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150427T211758Z
UID:10000273-1430767800-1430776800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Madama Butterfly Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Opera Australia May 4-30 \nDetails of the season  \n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/madama-butterfly-opening-night/
LOCATION:State Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/madama-butterfly-crop.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140525T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140525T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T135106
CREATED:20140510T182357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140510T182357Z
UID:10000022-1401026400-1401035400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:CAST INCLUDES: \nCarmen\nNancy Fabiola Herrera\nMilijana Nikolic \nDon José\nDavid Pomeroy\nBradley Daley \nEscamillo\nMichael Honeyman\nShane Lowrence \nMicaëla\nNatalie Aroyan\nDaria Masiero (Read Classic Melbourne’s profile of soloist Daria Nasiero \nhttps://classicmelbourne.com.au/curtain-raiser-carmen/)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen-4/
LOCATION:State Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140520T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T135106
CREATED:20140510T182022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140510T182051Z
UID:10000026-1400614200-1400623200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:CAST INCLUDES: \nCarmen\nNancy Fabiola Herrera\nMilijana Nikolic \nDon José\nDavid Pomeroy\nBradley Daley \nEscamillo\nMichael Honeyman\nShane Lowrence \nMicaëla\nNatalie Aroyan\nDaria Masiero (Read Classic Melbourne’s profile of soloist Daria Nasiero\nhttps://classicmelbourne.com.au/curtain-raiser-carmen/)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen-3/2014-05-20/
LOCATION:State Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140515T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T135106
CREATED:20140510T182620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140510T182620Z
UID:10000021-1400182200-1400191200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:CAST INCLUDES: \nCarmen\nNancy Fabiola Herrera\nMilijana Nikolic \nDon José\nDavid Pomeroy\nBradley Daley \nEscamillo\nMichael Honeyman\nShane Lowrence \nMicaëla\nNatalie Aroyan\nDaria Masiero (Read Classic Melbourne’s profile of soloist Daria Nasiero\nhttps://classicmelbourne.com.au/curtain-raiser-carmen/)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen-2-2/2014-05-15/
LOCATION:State Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140514T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T135106
CREATED:20140510T181533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140510T181533Z
UID:10000023-1400095800-1400104800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:CAST INCLUDES: \nCarmen\nNancy Fabiola Herrera\nMilijana Nikolic \nDon José\nDavid Pomeroy\nBradley Daley \nEscamillo\nMichael Honeyman\nShane Lowrence \nMicaëla\nNatalie Aroyan\nDaria Masiero (Read Classic Melbourne’s profile of soloist Daria Nasiero\nhttps://classicmelbourne.com.au/curtain-raiser-carmen/)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen-2/2014-05-14/
LOCATION:State Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140507T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T135106
CREATED:20140504T150316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140504T150316Z
UID:10000039-1399491000-1399498200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Turk in Italy
DESCRIPTION:Take two long-lost lovers – a gypsy and a prince. Add a quarrelling couple – a free spirit and a fool. And add another secret lover\, just for good measure. \nMix them with a masquerade ball\, a dash of the seashore\, some bikinis\, mistaken identities\, Naples\, Turkey\, dancing\, deceit and delightful confusion\, all splashed with the most charming operatic music around and you’ve got the recipe for a side-splitting romp with Rossini.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-turk-italy/
LOCATION:State Theatre
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