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SUMMARY:The Rake Punished or  Don Giovanni
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Opera is staging a timely production of Don Giovanni (The Rake Punished) from 26 April – 3 May at the Athenaeum Theatre.  \nThis staging strikes at the heart of Don Giovanni’s narcissism and brutality\, refusing to brush over his assaults as mere elements of the dramma giocoso. Instead\, it gives voice and agency to the women he has wronged. Universally acknowledged as one of the greatest operas ever written\, this time Don Giovanni will see justice finally served. \nDirector Suzanne Chaundy will once again show her deft touch in directing the operatic stage. \n“It is a complete misreading of Mozart and Da Ponte’s intent to see Don Giovanni as a rebel hero. Only his narcissism places him in that role. This production will focus the story on the trio of powerful and vengeful women who bring Don Giovanni to justice on behalf of the many\, many women listed in the heinous catalogue of his ‘conquests’\,” says Suzanne Chaundy\, who is making her United Kingdom opera directing debut in July. \n“Justice is coming to Don Giovanni just as it caught up with recent high profile sex offenders like the former Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein\, and as many would picture justice coming to other offenders from the Epstein Files.” \nThree of Australia’s best sopranos will join forces in passionate revenge. Lee Abrahmsen (“Die Meistersinger”\, The Ring Cycle) as Donna Anna for her own assault and for the death of her father\,  Eleanor Greenwood (Turandot\, The Ring Cycle) as conflicted wife Donna Elvira\, and Soprano Rebecca Rashleigh (Herald Sun Aria Winner 2018\, The Ring Cycle) is the peasant bride Zerlina\, whom the Don attempts to seduce the night she marries Masetto. Masetto is performed by Stephen Marsh\, who has just returned from the Deutsche Oper Berlin. \nTaking on the role of Don Giovanni is international baritone Christopher Tonkin. “It certainly is an interesting time to be playing such a character as Don Giovanni. Art has always been a commentary on deeper issues and this is a very important conversation to have\,” says Christopher\, who has appeared throughout the United Kingdom\, Europe\, Asia and Australasia and performed major roles with Opera Australia\, Melbourne Opera and many other leading opera companies. \nSoprano Lee Abrahmsen was genuinely surprised by the sheer scale of the role of Donna Anna. “Vocally\, it’s a major undertaking. Donna Anna leads every ensemble high above the stave and sings one of Mozart’s longest and most emotionally charged recitatives. Add the psychological weight she carries\, and it becomes a role of remarkable stamina\, nuance and depth\,” says Lee. \nHenry Shaw\, winner of the OCCA Best Emerging Talent Award 2025\, is singing Don Giovanni’s servant Leporello. Bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’i joins the cast as the murdered Commendatore\, who drags Don Giovanni to the hell that he deserves. Tenor Henry Choo is singing Don Ottavio\, betrothed to Donna Anna. \nGreen Room Award nominated conductor Raymond Lawrence will conduct\, delivering some of Mozart’s most famous and most loved music. Highlights include ‘Catalogue Aria’ (Madamina\, il catalogo è questo)\, the seductive duet ‘Là ci darem la mano’ and the rapid Champagne Aria (Fin ch’han dal vino). \nIn August\, Melbourne Opera will stage Il Trovatore starring leading international soprano Helena Dix and Rosario La Spina\, who won a 2026 Green Room Award for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role for Melbourne Opera’s Samson et Dalila. \nThe company’s ambitious staging of Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (2025) was a major winner in the inaugural OperaChaser Critics Awards (OCCAs)\, announced in February. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.melbourneopera.com  \nBehind-the-curtain updates: @MelbourneOpera
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-rake-punished-or-don-giovanni/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, 188 Collins St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni
DESCRIPTION:Don Giovanni is hailed as one of Mozart’s greatest and most demanding operas. Melbourne Opera has assembled a world class cast for its new production directed by the acclaimed Suzanne Chaundy.\n\n“The Rake Punished” is the alternative title of this work and will be dramatically evident in this new production starring international baritone Christopher Tonkin as the Don\, well-loved soprano Lee Abramsen as the wronged Donna Anna and rising star Henry Shaw as the long- suffering servant Leporello. Designed by Dale Ferguson and conducted by Raymond Lawrence\, this new production of one of operas great masterpieces is not to be missed. \nSunday April 26\,  2:30 pm\n\nWednesday April 29\, 7:30 pm\nSunday May 3\, 2.30\n\n\n\nAthenaeum Theatre. \nTICKETS: $49 – $119
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-don-giovanni-3/
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SUMMARY:The Rake Punished or  Don Giovanni
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Opera is staging a timely production of Don Giovanni (The Rake Punished) from 26 April – 3 May at the Athenaeum Theatre.  \nThis staging strikes at the heart of Don Giovanni’s narcissism and brutality\, refusing to brush over his assaults as mere elements of the dramma giocoso. Instead\, it gives voice and agency to the women he has wronged. Universally acknowledged as one of the greatest operas ever written\, this time Don Giovanni will see justice finally served. \nDirector Suzanne Chaundy will once again show her deft touch in directing the operatic stage. \n“It is a complete misreading of Mozart and Da Ponte’s intent to see Don Giovanni as a rebel hero. Only his narcissism places him in that role. This production will focus the story on the trio of powerful and vengeful women who bring Don Giovanni to justice on behalf of the many\, many women listed in the heinous catalogue of his ‘conquests’\,” says Suzanne Chaundy\, who is making her United Kingdom opera directing debut in July. \n“Justice is coming to Don Giovanni just as it caught up with recent high profile sex offenders like the former Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein\, and as many would picture justice coming to other offenders from the Epstein Files.” \nThree of Australia’s best sopranos will join forces in passionate revenge. Lee Abrahmsen (“Die Meistersinger”\, The Ring Cycle) as Donna Anna for her own assault and for the death of her father\,  Eleanor Greenwood (Turandot\, The Ring Cycle) as conflicted wife Donna Elvira\, and Soprano Rebecca Rashleigh (Herald Sun Aria Winner 2018\, The Ring Cycle) is the peasant bride Zerlina\, whom the Don attempts to seduce the night she marries Masetto. Masetto is performed by Stephen Marsh\, who has just returned from the Deutsche Oper Berlin. \nTaking on the role of Don Giovanni is international baritone Christopher Tonkin. “It certainly is an interesting time to be playing such a character as Don Giovanni. Art has always been a commentary on deeper issues and this is a very important conversation to have\,” says Christopher\, who has appeared throughout the United Kingdom\, Europe\, Asia and Australasia and performed major roles with Opera Australia\, Melbourne Opera and many other leading opera companies. \nSoprano Lee Abrahmsen was genuinely surprised by the sheer scale of the role of Donna Anna. “Vocally\, it’s a major undertaking. Donna Anna leads every ensemble high above the stave and sings one of Mozart’s longest and most emotionally charged recitatives. Add the psychological weight she carries\, and it becomes a role of remarkable stamina\, nuance and depth\,” says Lee. \nHenry Shaw\, winner of the OCCA Best Emerging Talent Award 2025\, is singing Don Giovanni’s servant Leporello. Bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’i joins the cast as the murdered Commendatore\, who drags Don Giovanni to the hell that he deserves. Tenor Henry Choo is singing Don Ottavio\, betrothed to Donna Anna. \nGreen Room Award nominated conductor Raymond Lawrence will conduct\, delivering some of Mozart’s most famous and most loved music. Highlights include ‘Catalogue Aria’ (Madamina\, il catalogo è questo)\, the seductive duet ‘Là ci darem la mano’ and the rapid Champagne Aria (Fin ch’han dal vino). \nIn August\, Melbourne Opera will stage Il Trovatore starring leading international soprano Helena Dix and Rosario La Spina\, who won a 2026 Green Room Award for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role for Melbourne Opera’s Samson et Dalila. \nThe company’s ambitious staging of Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (2025) was a major winner in the inaugural OperaChaser Critics Awards (OCCAs)\, announced in February. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.melbourneopera.com  \nBehind-the-curtain updates: @MelbourneOpera
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-rake-punished-or-don-giovanni-2/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni
DESCRIPTION:Don Giovanni is hailed as one of Mozart’s greatest and most demanding operas. Melbourne Opera has assembled a world class cast for its new production directed by the acclaimed Suzanne Chaundy.\n\n“The Rake Punished” is the alternative title of this work and will be dramatically evident in this new production starring international baritone Christopher Tonkin as the Don\, well-loved soprano Lee Abramsen as the wronged Donna Anna and rising star Henry Shaw as the long- suffering servant Leporello. Designed by Dale Ferguson and conducted by Raymond Lawrence\, this new production of one of operas great masterpieces is not to be missed. \nSunday April 26\,  2:30 pm\n\nWednesday April 29\, 7:30 pm\nSunday May 3\, 2.30\n\n\n\nAthenaeum Theatre. \nTICKETS: $49 – $119
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-don-giovanni-2/
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SUMMARY:The Rake Punished or  Don Giovanni
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Opera is staging a timely production of Don Giovanni (The Rake Punished) from 26 April – 3 May at the Athenaeum Theatre.  \nThis staging strikes at the heart of Don Giovanni’s narcissism and brutality\, refusing to brush over his assaults as mere elements of the dramma giocoso. Instead\, it gives voice and agency to the women he has wronged. Universally acknowledged as one of the greatest operas ever written\, this time Don Giovanni will see justice finally served. \nDirector Suzanne Chaundy will once again show her deft touch in directing the operatic stage. \n“It is a complete misreading of Mozart and Da Ponte’s intent to see Don Giovanni as a rebel hero. Only his narcissism places him in that role. This production will focus the story on the trio of powerful and vengeful women who bring Don Giovanni to justice on behalf of the many\, many women listed in the heinous catalogue of his ‘conquests’\,” says Suzanne Chaundy\, who is making her United Kingdom opera directing debut in July. \n“Justice is coming to Don Giovanni just as it caught up with recent high profile sex offenders like the former Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein\, and as many would picture justice coming to other offenders from the Epstein Files.” \nThree of Australia’s best sopranos will join forces in passionate revenge. Lee Abrahmsen (“Die Meistersinger”\, The Ring Cycle) as Donna Anna for her own assault and for the death of her father\,  Eleanor Greenwood (Turandot\, The Ring Cycle) as conflicted wife Donna Elvira\, and Soprano Rebecca Rashleigh (Herald Sun Aria Winner 2018\, The Ring Cycle) is the peasant bride Zerlina\, whom the Don attempts to seduce the night she marries Masetto. Masetto is performed by Stephen Marsh\, who has just returned from the Deutsche Oper Berlin. \nTaking on the role of Don Giovanni is international baritone Christopher Tonkin. “It certainly is an interesting time to be playing such a character as Don Giovanni. Art has always been a commentary on deeper issues and this is a very important conversation to have\,” says Christopher\, who has appeared throughout the United Kingdom\, Europe\, Asia and Australasia and performed major roles with Opera Australia\, Melbourne Opera and many other leading opera companies. \nSoprano Lee Abrahmsen was genuinely surprised by the sheer scale of the role of Donna Anna. “Vocally\, it’s a major undertaking. Donna Anna leads every ensemble high above the stave and sings one of Mozart’s longest and most emotionally charged recitatives. Add the psychological weight she carries\, and it becomes a role of remarkable stamina\, nuance and depth\,” says Lee. \nHenry Shaw\, winner of the OCCA Best Emerging Talent Award 2025\, is singing Don Giovanni’s servant Leporello. Bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’i joins the cast as the murdered Commendatore\, who drags Don Giovanni to the hell that he deserves. Tenor Henry Choo is singing Don Ottavio\, betrothed to Donna Anna. \nGreen Room Award nominated conductor Raymond Lawrence will conduct\, delivering some of Mozart’s most famous and most loved music. Highlights include ‘Catalogue Aria’ (Madamina\, il catalogo è questo)\, the seductive duet ‘Là ci darem la mano’ and the rapid Champagne Aria (Fin ch’han dal vino). \nIn August\, Melbourne Opera will stage Il Trovatore starring leading international soprano Helena Dix and Rosario La Spina\, who won a 2026 Green Room Award for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role for Melbourne Opera’s Samson et Dalila. \nThe company’s ambitious staging of Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (2025) was a major winner in the inaugural OperaChaser Critics Awards (OCCAs)\, announced in February. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.melbourneopera.com  \nBehind-the-curtain updates: @MelbourneOpera
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-rake-punished-or-don-giovanni-3/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni
DESCRIPTION:Don Giovanni is hailed as one of Mozart’s greatest and most demanding operas. Melbourne Opera has assembled a world class cast for its new production directed by the acclaimed Suzanne Chaundy.\n\n“The Rake Punished” is the alternative title of this work and will be dramatically evident in this new production starring international baritone Christopher Tonkin as the Don\, well-loved soprano Lee Abramsen as the wronged Donna Anna and rising star Henry Shaw as the long- suffering servant Leporello. Designed by Dale Ferguson and conducted by Raymond Lawrence\, this new production of one of operas great masterpieces is not to be missed. \nSunday April 26\,  2:30 pm\n\nWednesday April 29\, 7:30 pm\nSunday May 3\, 2.30\n\n\n\nAthenaeum Theatre. \nTICKETS: $49 – $119
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-don-giovanni/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Così Fan Tutte
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Opera presents\, Mozart’s sparkling comedy in a new production by Suzanne Chaundy featuring some of Mozart’s most beautiful ensembles and arias – Cosi fan Tutte is accessible and enjoyable comedy in which two men test their girlfriends fidelity and infidelity. Featuring the Melbourne Opera Chamber Orchestra and Chorus\, conducted by Raymond M Lawrence. Following the great success of last years Marriage of Figaro highlighting the members of the Richard Divall Emerging Artists Program\, this production is the perfect way to enjoy one of operas finest masterpieces \nDates:\nThursday 30 October 2025\, 7.30pm\nWednesday 5 November 2025\, 7:30pm\nSaturday 8 November 2025\, 1pm\nSunday 9 November 2025\, 2pm\n  \nATHENAEUM THEATRE 2 \nTICKETS: $79 – $39
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-cosi-fan-tutte/
LOCATION:Athenaeum 2
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SUMMARY:101st Herald Sun Aria with Melbourne Opera
DESCRIPTION:101st Celebration of the Herald Sun Aria with Melbourne Opera.\nFounded in 1924\, the Aria is proudly the oldest and most prestigious competition in Australia for emerging classical singers. \nJoin compère Mairi Nicolson from ABC Classic FM\, guest artists from Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School\, and of course the finalists for a memorable afternoon of music making. \nFinalists: Livia Brash; James Young; Breanna Stuart; Molly Ryan; Bailey Montgomerie; Jake Bigwood \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 26 October 2025 – 3:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 3 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTickets: A Reserve $75 ($65 Concession / Student ); B Reserve $65; C Reserve $49
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/101st-herald-sun-aria-with-melbourne-opera/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Australia and Melbourne Opera: Mozart by Moonlight
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable night under the stars at the Royal  Botanic Gardens Melbourne\, as Shakespeare Australia and Melbourne Opera join  forces for a magical evening of Mozart’s most beloved arias and duets. \nImmerse yourself in the extraordinary talent of Melbourne’s finest artists\,  accompanied by the exquisite sounds of the Melbourne Opera orchestra. With  rising stars performing alongside seasoned vocalists\, this captivating blend  of music will fill the evening air with melodies that have enchanted  audiences for centuries. \nPack a picnic and let the music transport you as the moonlight casts its  glow over this stunning outdoor concert. This is an evening you won’t want to  miss—an enchanting celebration of music\, nature\, and starry skies. Secure  your spot now for a night of pure magic! \n7:00 pm Sat\, 1 Mar 2025\nThe Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne; 100 Birdwood Ave\, Melbourne. \nThe performance is located on the Southern Cross Lawn\, best accessed via the Observatory Gate on Birdwood Avenue. (Opposite the Shrine of Remembrance.) \nCLICK HERE to open the location in GOOGLE MAPS \nTICKETS: $59.95 – $119.90 \n\n\n\n\nA Reserve Package (2nd Release) (Allocation Exhausted)\nPremium Reserved seating area with low-rise chair\, pre-show to complimentary red\, white\, or sparkling wine\, complimentary tea\, coffee or hot chocolate during intermission.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/shakespeare-australia-and-melbourne-opera-mozart-by-moonlight/
LOCATION:Royal Botanic Gardens\, 100 Birdwood Ave\, Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
DESCRIPTION:Featuring an international Australian cast\, the new Melbourne Opera production will be conducted by internationally acclaimed Wagner maestro Anthony Negus and directed by Suzanne Chaundy\, the team who delivered Australia’s award-winning first regional production of Wagner’s masterpiece\, The Ring Cycle in Bendigo in 2023. \nFour fully-staged performances of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg will be given in an intimate theatrical setting specially designed to showcase the beautifully restored Royal Exhibition Building\, creating a spectacular environment for Wagner’s epic work. \nWagner’s sublime and profound comedy “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg) premiered in Munich in 1868. The opera is set in 16th-century Nuremberg and revolves around a guild of amateur poets and musicians called the Mastersingers. The story follows the cobbler Hans Sachs\, a wise and respected Mastersinger\, who becomes entangled in a complicated love affair involving a young knight named Walther von Stolzing and a beautiful young woman named Eva. Talented and innovative\, Walther\, an outsider\, impulsively decides to compete in the Mastersingers’ song contest in order to win Eva’s hand. He is up against all sorts of musical pedantry\, especially from rival contestant and Town Clerk\, Sixtus Beckmesser. The visionary Sachs can see the worth and truth in Walther’s songs. Central to the work is Wagner’s belief that political parties come and go; leaders come and go but a community’s art provides the truest measure of its essential values. “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” is known for its rich and intricate music\, which combines Wagner’s signature leitmotif technique with elements of German folk music and choral writing. \nMeistersinger is central to understanding Wagner’s ideas on the role of music in society\, on the renunciation of will and on the solace music can bring in a world full of delusion\, folly\, self-deception. \nConductor: Anthony Negus\nDirector: Suzanne Chaundy \nHans Sachs – Warwick Fyfe\nWalther von Stolzing – James Egglestone\nSixtus Beckmesser – Christopher Hillier\nEva (Pogner’s daughter) – Lee Abrahmsen\nDavid (Sachs’ apprentice) – Robert Macfarlane\nMagdalena (Eva’s companion) – Deborah Humble \nSunday 16 February 2025\, 3pm\nTuesday 18 February 2025\, 5pm\nThursday 20 February 2025\, 5pm\nSaturday 22 February 2025\, 3pm \nSung in German with English surtitles. \nThe performance runs approximately 4 hours 30 minutes\, plus two intervals: \nInterval between Acts 1 & 2\, approx 40 minutes;  between Acts 2 & 3\, approx 60 mnutes  \nRoyal Exhibition Building\, Melbourne \nTICKETS: $99 – $289
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-die-meistersinger-von-nurnberg/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Royal Exhibition Building\, 9 Nicholson St\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
DESCRIPTION:Featuring an international Australian cast\, the new Melbourne Opera production will be conducted by internationally acclaimed Wagner maestro Anthony Negus and directed by Suzanne Chaundy\, the team who delivered Australia’s award-winning first regional production of Wagner’s masterpiece\, The Ring Cycle in Bendigo in 2023. \nFour fully-staged performances of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg will be given in an intimate theatrical setting specially designed to showcase the beautifully restored Royal Exhibition Building\, creating a spectacular environment for Wagner’s epic work. \nWagner’s sublime and profound comedy “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg) premiered in Munich in 1868. The opera is set in 16th-century Nuremberg and revolves around a guild of amateur poets and musicians called the Mastersingers. The story follows the cobbler Hans Sachs\, a wise and respected Mastersinger\, who becomes entangled in a complicated love affair involving a young knight named Walther von Stolzing and a beautiful young woman named Eva. Talented and innovative\, Walther\, an outsider\, impulsively decides to compete in the Mastersingers’ song contest in order to win Eva’s hand. He is up against all sorts of musical pedantry\, especially from rival contestant and Town Clerk\, Sixtus Beckmesser. The visionary Sachs can see the worth and truth in Walther’s songs. Central to the work is Wagner’s belief that political parties come and go; leaders come and go but a community’s art provides the truest measure of its essential values. “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” is known for its rich and intricate music\, which combines Wagner’s signature leitmotif technique with elements of German folk music and choral writing. \nMeistersinger is central to understanding Wagner’s ideas on the role of music in society\, on the renunciation of will and on the solace music can bring in a world full of delusion\, folly\, self-deception. \nConductor: Anthony Negus\nDirector: Suzanne Chaundy \nHans Sachs – Warwick Fyfe\nWalther von Stolzing – James Egglestone\nSixtus Beckmesser – Christopher Hillier\nEva (Pogner’s daughter) – Lee Abrahmsen\nDavid (Sachs’ apprentice) – Robert Macfarlane\nMagdalena (Eva’s companion) – Deborah Humble \nSunday 16 February 2025\, 3pm\nTuesday 18 February 2025\, 5pm\nThursday 20 February 2025\, 5pm\nSaturday 22 February 2025\, 3pm \nSung in German with English surtitles. \nThe performance runs approximately 4 hours 30 minutes\, plus two intervals: \nInterval between Acts 1 & 2\, approx 40 minutes;  between Acts 2 & 3\, approx 60 mnutes  \nRoyal Exhibition Building\, Melbourne \nTICKETS: $99 – $289
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-die-meistersinger-von-nurnberg/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Royal Exhibition Building\, 9 Nicholson St\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T231000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20250211T073717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T073717Z
UID:10016695-1739898000-1739920200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
DESCRIPTION:Featuring an international Australian cast\, the new Melbourne Opera production will be conducted by internationally acclaimed Wagner maestro Anthony Negus and directed by Suzanne Chaundy\, the team who delivered Australia’s award-winning first regional production of Wagner’s masterpiece\, The Ring Cycle in Bendigo in 2023. \nFour fully-staged performances of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg will be given in an intimate theatrical setting specially designed to showcase the beautifully restored Royal Exhibition Building\, creating a spectacular environment for Wagner’s epic work. \nWagner’s sublime and profound comedy “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg) premiered in Munich in 1868. The opera is set in 16th-century Nuremberg and revolves around a guild of amateur poets and musicians called the Mastersingers. The story follows the cobbler Hans Sachs\, a wise and respected Mastersinger\, who becomes entangled in a complicated love affair involving a young knight named Walther von Stolzing and a beautiful young woman named Eva. Talented and innovative\, Walther\, an outsider\, impulsively decides to compete in the Mastersingers’ song contest in order to win Eva’s hand. He is up against all sorts of musical pedantry\, especially from rival contestant and Town Clerk\, Sixtus Beckmesser. The visionary Sachs can see the worth and truth in Walther’s songs. Central to the work is Wagner’s belief that political parties come and go; leaders come and go but a community’s art provides the truest measure of its essential values. “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” is known for its rich and intricate music\, which combines Wagner’s signature leitmotif technique with elements of German folk music and choral writing. \nMeistersinger is central to understanding Wagner’s ideas on the role of music in society\, on the renunciation of will and on the solace music can bring in a world full of delusion\, folly\, self-deception. \nConductor: Anthony Negus\nDirector: Suzanne Chaundy \nHans Sachs – Warwick Fyfe\nWalther von Stolzing – James Egglestone\nSixtus Beckmesser – Christopher Hillier\nEva (Pogner’s daughter) – Lee Abrahmsen\nDavid (Sachs’ apprentice) – Robert Macfarlane\nMagdalena (Eva’s companion) – Deborah Humble \nSunday 16 February 2025\, 3pm\nTuesday 18 February 2025\, 5pm\nThursday 20 February 2025\, 5pm\nSaturday 22 February 2025\, 3pm \nSung in German with English surtitles. \nThe performance runs approximately 4 hours 30 minutes\, plus two intervals: \nInterval between Acts 1 & 2\, approx 40 minutes;  between Acts 2 & 3\, approx 60 mnutes  \nRoyal Exhibition Building\, Melbourne \nTICKETS: $99 – $289
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-die-meistersinger-von-nurnberg/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Royal Exhibition Building\, 9 Nicholson St\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250216T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250216T211000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20250211T073717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T073717Z
UID:10016694-1739718000-1739740200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
DESCRIPTION:Featuring an international Australian cast\, the new Melbourne Opera production will be conducted by internationally acclaimed Wagner maestro Anthony Negus and directed by Suzanne Chaundy\, the team who delivered Australia’s award-winning first regional production of Wagner’s masterpiece\, The Ring Cycle in Bendigo in 2023. \nFour fully-staged performances of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg will be given in an intimate theatrical setting specially designed to showcase the beautifully restored Royal Exhibition Building\, creating a spectacular environment for Wagner’s epic work. \nWagner’s sublime and profound comedy “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg) premiered in Munich in 1868. The opera is set in 16th-century Nuremberg and revolves around a guild of amateur poets and musicians called the Mastersingers. The story follows the cobbler Hans Sachs\, a wise and respected Mastersinger\, who becomes entangled in a complicated love affair involving a young knight named Walther von Stolzing and a beautiful young woman named Eva. Talented and innovative\, Walther\, an outsider\, impulsively decides to compete in the Mastersingers’ song contest in order to win Eva’s hand. He is up against all sorts of musical pedantry\, especially from rival contestant and Town Clerk\, Sixtus Beckmesser. The visionary Sachs can see the worth and truth in Walther’s songs. Central to the work is Wagner’s belief that political parties come and go; leaders come and go but a community’s art provides the truest measure of its essential values. “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” is known for its rich and intricate music\, which combines Wagner’s signature leitmotif technique with elements of German folk music and choral writing. \nMeistersinger is central to understanding Wagner’s ideas on the role of music in society\, on the renunciation of will and on the solace music can bring in a world full of delusion\, folly\, self-deception. \nConductor: Anthony Negus\nDirector: Suzanne Chaundy \nHans Sachs – Warwick Fyfe\nWalther von Stolzing – James Egglestone\nSixtus Beckmesser – Christopher Hillier\nEva (Pogner’s daughter) – Lee Abrahmsen\nDavid (Sachs’ apprentice) – Robert Macfarlane\nMagdalena (Eva’s companion) – Deborah Humble \nSunday 16 February 2025\, 3pm\nTuesday 18 February 2025\, 5pm\nThursday 20 February 2025\, 5pm\nSaturday 22 February 2025\, 3pm \nSung in German with English surtitles. \nThe performance runs approximately 4 hours 30 minutes\, plus two intervals: \nInterval between Acts 1 & 2\, approx 40 minutes;  between Acts 2 & 3\, approx 60 mnutes  \nRoyal Exhibition Building\, Melbourne \nTICKETS: $99 – $289
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-die-meistersinger-von-nurnberg/2025-02-16/
LOCATION:Royal Exhibition Building\, 9 Nicholson St\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241019T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241019T171500
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20241019T002259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T002259Z
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SUMMARY:Centenary - Herald Sun Aria with Melbourne Opera
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful afternoon of opera with Australia’s finest emerging classical singers.\nFounded in 1924\, the Aria is proudly the oldest and most prestigious competition in Australia for emerging classical singers. \nJoin compère\, Mairi Nicolson from ABC Classic FM\, guest artists from the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School\, and of course the talented finalists for a memorable afternoon of music making. \n\nSaturday 19 October 2024\, 3pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 2 hours 15 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: A Reserve $69 ($59 Concession); B Reserve $59; C Reserve $49 \nStudent $49; Groups 10+ $49
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/centenary-herald-sun-aria-with-melbourne-opera/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240925T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20240907T083918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T083918Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Puccini Gala\, including Suor Angelica
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Opera presents two special Puccini Gala concerts celebrating the composers centenary.\nAcclaimed international stars Helena Dix and Deborah Humble lead a concert performance of Puccini’s moving one act masterpiece Suor Angelica.\nIn the second half of the program be enthralled with highlights of Madam Butterfly\, Tosca\, Manon Lescaut\, La Bohème and Turandot\,  featuring many of Australia’s top singers led by Lee Abrahmsen. Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Greg Hocking and Raymond Lawrence. \n\n\n\n\nSunday 22 September 3pm\n\n\n\nFind Tickets\n\n\n7.30pm Wed 25 September\, 7.30\n\n\nFind Tickets\n\nAthenaeum Theatre \nTICKETS: $69 – $119
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-puccini-gala-including-suor-angelica/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240924T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240924T223000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20240907T082625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T082625Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Puccini's La Bohème
DESCRIPTION:Puccini’s La Bohème\n\nIn honour of the centenary of the beloved composer’s death\, Melbourne Opera presents a new production of Puccini’s most popular and romantic opera La Bohème. \nAn extraordinary cast featuring two beloved international sopranos\, Elena Xanthoudakis as Mimi and Helena Dix as Musetta with Boyd Owen as Rodolfo and Christopher Tonkin as Marcello will be directed by the award-winning Gary Abrahams and conducted by Raymond Lawrence. \nFull Cast \nRodolfo – Boyd Owen\nMimi – Elena Xanthoudakis\nMarcello – Christopher  Tonkin\nMusetta – Helena Dix\nSchaunard-  Stephen Smith\nColline – Darcy Carroll\nBenoit/Alcindoro – John Bolton-Wood\nParpignol – Asher Reichman \nFeaturing many of the best loved arias and ensembles in all opera\, La Bohème recounts the tragic love story of Mimi and Rodolfo and their bohemian friends in 19th century Paris. \nSung in Italian with English subtitles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sunday 15  September 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWed 18 September 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 September 3pm\nTuesday 24 September\nAthenaeum Theatre\nTICKETS:  $119 – $69
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-puccinis-la-boheme/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20240907T083918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T083918Z
UID:10016379-1727017200-1727026200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Puccini Gala\, including Suor Angelica
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Opera presents two special Puccini Gala concerts celebrating the composers centenary.\nAcclaimed international stars Helena Dix and Deborah Humble lead a concert performance of Puccini’s moving one act masterpiece Suor Angelica.\nIn the second half of the program be enthralled with highlights of Madam Butterfly\, Tosca\, Manon Lescaut\, La Bohème and Turandot\,  featuring many of Australia’s top singers led by Lee Abrahmsen. Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Greg Hocking and Raymond Lawrence. \n\n\n\n\nSunday 22 September 3pm\n\n\n\nFind Tickets\n\n\n7.30pm Wed 25 September\, 7.30\n\n\nFind Tickets\n\nAthenaeum Theatre \nTICKETS: $69 – $119
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-puccini-gala-including-suor-angelica/2024-09-22/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20240907T082625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T082625Z
UID:10016377-1726930800-1726941600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Puccini's La Bohème
DESCRIPTION:Puccini’s La Bohème\n\nIn honour of the centenary of the beloved composer’s death\, Melbourne Opera presents a new production of Puccini’s most popular and romantic opera La Bohème. \nAn extraordinary cast featuring two beloved international sopranos\, Elena Xanthoudakis as Mimi and Helena Dix as Musetta with Boyd Owen as Rodolfo and Christopher Tonkin as Marcello will be directed by the award-winning Gary Abrahams and conducted by Raymond Lawrence. \nFull Cast \nRodolfo – Boyd Owen\nMimi – Elena Xanthoudakis\nMarcello – Christopher  Tonkin\nMusetta – Helena Dix\nSchaunard-  Stephen Smith\nColline – Darcy Carroll\nBenoit/Alcindoro – John Bolton-Wood\nParpignol – Asher Reichman \nFeaturing many of the best loved arias and ensembles in all opera\, La Bohème recounts the tragic love story of Mimi and Rodolfo and their bohemian friends in 19th century Paris. \nSung in Italian with English subtitles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sunday 15  September 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWed 18 September 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 September 3pm\nTuesday 24 September\nAthenaeum Theatre\nTICKETS:  $119 – $69
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-puccinis-la-boheme/2024-09-21/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T223000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20240907T082625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T082625Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Puccini's La Bohème
DESCRIPTION:Puccini’s La Bohème\n\nIn honour of the centenary of the beloved composer’s death\, Melbourne Opera presents a new production of Puccini’s most popular and romantic opera La Bohème. \nAn extraordinary cast featuring two beloved international sopranos\, Elena Xanthoudakis as Mimi and Helena Dix as Musetta with Boyd Owen as Rodolfo and Christopher Tonkin as Marcello will be directed by the award-winning Gary Abrahams and conducted by Raymond Lawrence. \nFull Cast \nRodolfo – Boyd Owen\nMimi – Elena Xanthoudakis\nMarcello – Christopher  Tonkin\nMusetta – Helena Dix\nSchaunard-  Stephen Smith\nColline – Darcy Carroll\nBenoit/Alcindoro – John Bolton-Wood\nParpignol – Asher Reichman \nFeaturing many of the best loved arias and ensembles in all opera\, La Bohème recounts the tragic love story of Mimi and Rodolfo and their bohemian friends in 19th century Paris. \nSung in Italian with English subtitles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sunday 15  September 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWed 18 September 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 September 3pm\nTuesday 24 September\nAthenaeum Theatre\nTICKETS:  $119 – $69
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-puccinis-la-boheme/2024-09-18/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240915T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20240907T082625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T082625Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Puccini's La Bohème
DESCRIPTION:Puccini’s La Bohème\n\nIn honour of the centenary of the beloved composer’s death\, Melbourne Opera presents a new production of Puccini’s most popular and romantic opera La Bohème. \nAn extraordinary cast featuring two beloved international sopranos\, Elena Xanthoudakis as Mimi and Helena Dix as Musetta with Boyd Owen as Rodolfo and Christopher Tonkin as Marcello will be directed by the award-winning Gary Abrahams and conducted by Raymond Lawrence. \nFull Cast \nRodolfo – Boyd Owen\nMimi – Elena Xanthoudakis\nMarcello – Christopher  Tonkin\nMusetta – Helena Dix\nSchaunard-  Stephen Smith\nColline – Darcy Carroll\nBenoit/Alcindoro – John Bolton-Wood\nParpignol – Asher Reichman \nFeaturing many of the best loved arias and ensembles in all opera\, La Bohème recounts the tragic love story of Mimi and Rodolfo and their bohemian friends in 19th century Paris. \nSung in Italian with English subtitles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sunday 15  September 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWed 18 September 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 21 September 3pm\nTuesday 24 September\nAthenaeum Theatre\nTICKETS:  $119 – $69
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-puccinis-la-boheme/2024-09-15/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20240418T035138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T035138Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Greek-Australian soprano Elena Xanthoudakis extends her bel canto repertoire by taking on the starring role in Lucia di Lammermoor\, directed by one of Australia’s most accomplished opera directors Suzanne Chaundy. \nThis new production of Donizetti’s wildly tragic Scottish opera follows Melbourne Opera’s (MO) history-making Ring Cycle Cultural Festival as it is awarded an Outstanding Special Achievement Award at the 2024 Green Room Awards. \nA dramatic and demanding bel canto opera\, Lucia di Lammermoor sees Elena Xanthoudakis and director Suzanne Chaundy reunite\, following their critically acclaimed productions of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda and Anna Bolena. \nUpon completion of her triumphant three-year Ring Cycle\, Suzanne Chaundy directed a revival of Maria Stuarda in September 2023\, setting the stage for this new production. \nElena Xanthoudakis has performed all over the world\, including recently to great acclaim for the Scottish Opera. She is beyond thrilled to be making her debut as Lucia\, having chosen a Lucia aria for her Jewels of the Bel Canto album\, recorded with the legendary Richard Bonynge. \nSome of Melbourne’s most loved opera singers join Elena in this 1850s set production. Acclaimed baritone Simon Meadows (Alberich in MO’s Ring Cycle) takes on the role of Lucia’s brother Enrico\, while Henry Choo (Leicester in Maria Stuarda) plays her star crossed lover Edgardo. \nOne of Australia’s great bass singers Eddie Muliaumaseali’i (Wotan in MO’s Das Rheingold) performs the role of family Chaplain Raimondo\, with the divinely talented mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting (Fricka in MO’s Ring Cycle) takes to the stage as Lucia’s household companion Alisa. Lucia’s betrothed Arturo is performed by Robert Macfarlane\, with Boyd Owen as Normanno. \nA string of virtuoso arias and duets and the famous ‘mad scene’ Il dolce suono are just some of the highlights of this great work. The Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra are conducted by bel canto specialist Raymond Lawrence and Melbourne Opera founding patron\, producer and resident conductor Greg Hocking AM\, conducting his first fully staged production since suffering from a stroke in late 2022. \nMelbourne Opera\, which receives no government funding\, stages multiple full-scale productions each year on Melbourne’s main stages. The company gives many young singers and musicians’ invaluable professional experience at the outset of their careers in the company of distinguished experienced artists. As well as mainstream repertoire\, the company also presents many lesser-known masterpieces. \nWHAT: Lucia di Lammermoor \nWHEN: 7:30pm 8 & 14 May\, 2024 and 2:30pm 18 May\, 2024 \nWHERE: Athenaeum Theatre\, 188 Collins St Melbourne
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-lucia-di-lammermoor/2024-05-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20240418T035138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T035138Z
UID:10013358-1715715000-1715722200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Greek-Australian soprano Elena Xanthoudakis extends her bel canto repertoire by taking on the starring role in Lucia di Lammermoor\, directed by one of Australia’s most accomplished opera directors Suzanne Chaundy. \nThis new production of Donizetti’s wildly tragic Scottish opera follows Melbourne Opera’s (MO) history-making Ring Cycle Cultural Festival as it is awarded an Outstanding Special Achievement Award at the 2024 Green Room Awards. \nA dramatic and demanding bel canto opera\, Lucia di Lammermoor sees Elena Xanthoudakis and director Suzanne Chaundy reunite\, following their critically acclaimed productions of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda and Anna Bolena. \nUpon completion of her triumphant three-year Ring Cycle\, Suzanne Chaundy directed a revival of Maria Stuarda in September 2023\, setting the stage for this new production. \nElena Xanthoudakis has performed all over the world\, including recently to great acclaim for the Scottish Opera. She is beyond thrilled to be making her debut as Lucia\, having chosen a Lucia aria for her Jewels of the Bel Canto album\, recorded with the legendary Richard Bonynge. \nSome of Melbourne’s most loved opera singers join Elena in this 1850s set production. Acclaimed baritone Simon Meadows (Alberich in MO’s Ring Cycle) takes on the role of Lucia’s brother Enrico\, while Henry Choo (Leicester in Maria Stuarda) plays her star crossed lover Edgardo. \nOne of Australia’s great bass singers Eddie Muliaumaseali’i (Wotan in MO’s Das Rheingold) performs the role of family Chaplain Raimondo\, with the divinely talented mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting (Fricka in MO’s Ring Cycle) takes to the stage as Lucia’s household companion Alisa. Lucia’s betrothed Arturo is performed by Robert Macfarlane\, with Boyd Owen as Normanno. \nA string of virtuoso arias and duets and the famous ‘mad scene’ Il dolce suono are just some of the highlights of this great work. The Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra are conducted by bel canto specialist Raymond Lawrence and Melbourne Opera founding patron\, producer and resident conductor Greg Hocking AM\, conducting his first fully staged production since suffering from a stroke in late 2022. \nMelbourne Opera\, which receives no government funding\, stages multiple full-scale productions each year on Melbourne’s main stages. The company gives many young singers and musicians’ invaluable professional experience at the outset of their careers in the company of distinguished experienced artists. As well as mainstream repertoire\, the company also presents many lesser-known masterpieces. \nWHAT: Lucia di Lammermoor \nWHEN: 7:30pm 8 & 14 May\, 2024 and 2:30pm 18 May\, 2024 \nWHERE: Athenaeum Theatre\, 188 Collins St Melbourne
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-lucia-di-lammermoor/2024-05-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T203400
CREATED:20240418T035138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T035138Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Greek-Australian soprano Elena Xanthoudakis extends her bel canto repertoire by taking on the starring role in Lucia di Lammermoor\, directed by one of Australia’s most accomplished opera directors Suzanne Chaundy. \nThis new production of Donizetti’s wildly tragic Scottish opera follows Melbourne Opera’s (MO) history-making Ring Cycle Cultural Festival as it is awarded an Outstanding Special Achievement Award at the 2024 Green Room Awards. \nA dramatic and demanding bel canto opera\, Lucia di Lammermoor sees Elena Xanthoudakis and director Suzanne Chaundy reunite\, following their critically acclaimed productions of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda and Anna Bolena. \nUpon completion of her triumphant three-year Ring Cycle\, Suzanne Chaundy directed a revival of Maria Stuarda in September 2023\, setting the stage for this new production. \nElena Xanthoudakis has performed all over the world\, including recently to great acclaim for the Scottish Opera. She is beyond thrilled to be making her debut as Lucia\, having chosen a Lucia aria for her Jewels of the Bel Canto album\, recorded with the legendary Richard Bonynge. \nSome of Melbourne’s most loved opera singers join Elena in this 1850s set production. Acclaimed baritone Simon Meadows (Alberich in MO’s Ring Cycle) takes on the role of Lucia’s brother Enrico\, while Henry Choo (Leicester in Maria Stuarda) plays her star crossed lover Edgardo. \nOne of Australia’s great bass singers Eddie Muliaumaseali’i (Wotan in MO’s Das Rheingold) performs the role of family Chaplain Raimondo\, with the divinely talented mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting (Fricka in MO’s Ring Cycle) takes to the stage as Lucia’s household companion Alisa. Lucia’s betrothed Arturo is performed by Robert Macfarlane\, with Boyd Owen as Normanno. \nA string of virtuoso arias and duets and the famous ‘mad scene’ Il dolce suono are just some of the highlights of this great work. The Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra are conducted by bel canto specialist Raymond Lawrence and Melbourne Opera founding patron\, producer and resident conductor Greg Hocking AM\, conducting his first fully staged production since suffering from a stroke in late 2022. \nMelbourne Opera\, which receives no government funding\, stages multiple full-scale productions each year on Melbourne’s main stages. The company gives many young singers and musicians’ invaluable professional experience at the outset of their careers in the company of distinguished experienced artists. As well as mainstream repertoire\, the company also presents many lesser-known masterpieces. \nWHAT: Lucia di Lammermoor \nWHEN: 7:30pm 8 & 14 May\, 2024 and 2:30pm 18 May\, 2024 \nWHERE: Athenaeum Theatre\, 188 Collins St Melbourne
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-lucia-di-lammermoor/2024-05-08/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: The Marriage of Figaro
DESCRIPTION:Mozart’s profound and sublime Marriage of Figaro is set on the wedding day of Susanna and Figaro in the home of the Count and Countess Almaviva. What ensues is a crazy day full of twists and turns as the servants outwit the Count who has dishonourable intentions toward Susanna. Mix this in with a page boy crazy with hormones\, a couple hell bent on revenge against Figaro\, a nosy music master\, a naughty schoolgirl\, a drunk gardener\, and a noble Countess who is much wronged and you have a comedy of intrigue\, misunderstanding and transcendent forgiveness.\nThe Marriage of Figaro\, sung in English\, is being performed by members of the Richard Divall Programme\, Melbourne Opera’s exceptional programme for emerging and developing opera singers. These two performances offer a sneak look at a performance usually staged in private clubs and homes. \n\n\n\nFully costumed in the style of Downton Abbey\, directed by Suzanne Chaundy and with a chamber orchestra under the baton of Raymond Lawrence and Greg Hocking\, this is a unique opportunity to see our future stars of opera in an intimate staging. \nCast \nFigaro                           Henry Shaw\nSusanna                       Caitlin Weal\nDoctor Bartolo              Alex Pokryshevsky*\nMarcellina                     Amanda Windred\nCherubino                     Rachael Joyce\nCount Almaviva            Daniel Felton\nDon Basilio                   Asher Reichman\nCountess Almaviva      Emily Szabo\nAntonio                         Andrew Alesi\nDon Curzio                   James Penn\nBarbarina                      Lily Ward \nGuest artist* \n\nSunday  17 March  3pm\n\nAthenaeum Theatre 2 \nTICKETS: Adult $49.00–$75.00; Concession $30;   General Admission
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-the-marriage-of-figaro/
LOCATION:Athenaeum 2
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SUMMARY:99th Herald Sun Aria with Melbourne Opera
DESCRIPTION:An astounding afternoon of opera with Australia’s finest emerging classical singers\nFounded in 1924\, the Aria is proudly the oldest and most prestigious competition in Australia for emerging classical singers. Join compere\, Mairi Nicolson from ABC Classic FM\, guest artists from Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School\, and of course our finalists for a memorable afternoon of music making. \n\nSaturday 7 October 2023 3pm; MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 3 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $69; A reserve $59; B reserve $49
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/99th-herald-sun-aria-with-melbourne-opera/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230819T163000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Bel Canto Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss Out on this Saturday’s Bel Canto Extravaganza at the Athenaeum Theatre.\nJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon of soaring melodies and enchanting performances at the Bel Canto Extravaganza. Prepare to be transported to a world of captivating arias and enchanting ensembles from the works of Bellini\, Donizetti\, Rossini\, and a few delightful surprises!\n\nFinal seats on sale now https://melbourneopera.com/…/bel-canto-opera-spectacular/\n\n\nExperience the mesmerising talent of renowned Melbourne soprano\, Helena Dix\, fresh from her triumphant appearances and broadcasts as Norma at the iconic Metropolitan Opera in New York.\nHelena will be joined by an ensemble of Australia’s most accomplished Bel Canto singers\, including Boyd Owen\, Christopher Hillier\, Raphael Wong\, and Richard Divall Programme Associate Artist’s Naomi Flatman and Amelia Wawrzon. Their voices intertwine in harmonious perfection\, delivering an afternoon of exquisite music over one single concert performance – this Saturday only.\n\n\nSaturday\, August 19\, 2.30pm\nAthenaeum Theatre\, Collins Street\nTICKETS: $49 – $109
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-bel-canto-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Bel Canto Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Beloved Melbourne soprano Helena Dix\, direct from her triumphant performances and broadcast as Norma at New Yorks Metropolitan Opera\, leads this beautiful concert of Bel Canto arias\, ensembles and scenes. \nFeaturing the music of Bellini\, Donizetti\, Rossini and some surprises. Helena is joined by some of Australia’s finest Bel Canto singers\,the Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra all under the baton of Raymond Lawrence for this afternoon of exciting singing. \nSat\, 19 Aug 2023\, 2:30 pm      Athenaeum Theatre One\, Melbourne\, VIC      TICKETS: $49 – $109
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-bel-canto-spectacular/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T230000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Die Walküre
DESCRIPTION:Following the resounding acclaim received for Das Rheingold in February 2021\, Melbourne Opera continues its triumphant staging of The Ring Cycle\, with the cycle’s second opera\, Die Walküre.\nMelbourne Opera’s production features an all-Australian cast led by internationally acclaimed singers and helmed by creatively gifted Wagner director\, Suzanne Chaundy\, who continues her realisation of Wagner’s epic Ring. \nDistinguished international Wagner specialist maestro Anthony Negus returns to Australia to conduct the production. \nWed 9 Feb 2022\nFri 11 Feb 2022\nSun 13 Feb 2022\nWed 16 Feb 2022\nHer Majesty’s Theatre
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-die-walkure/2023-03-04/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
DESCRIPTION:Presented by IOpera and Melbourne Opera\, The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny is a satirical opera which premiered in Germany in 1930. A modern-day parable and an attack on excess\, the eclectic score also draws inspiration from operetta and the jazz-infused popular music of the roaring ‘20’s. Regularly performed in the great opera houses of the world (including recent revivals at Covent Garden and The Met) its criticism of corruption in a world with increasingly shaky moral foundations\, and at war with nature\, makes it more relevant than ever. This is the first Australian production in over forty years. \nComposed by Kurt Weill with a libretto by Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann – the same team who wrote ‘The Threepenny Opera’ (‘Mack the knife’)\, it features the famous the ‘Alabama Song’ (“Show me the way to the next whisky bar”) and is performed in a new English translation by Jeremy Sams. \nStarring award-winning artists – Antoinette Halloran\, James Egglestone\, Liane Keegan\, Christopher Hillier\, Robert Macfarlane\, Christopher Tonkin\, Fraser Findlay\, Darcy Carroll\, and Alastair Cooper-Golec\, plus a stellar female ensemble\, forty-piece orchestra\, and the Melbourne Opera chorus\, The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny is directed by Suzanne Chaundy and conducted by Peter Tregear.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-city-of-mahagonny/2023-03-03/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Opera: Die Walküre
DESCRIPTION:Following the resounding acclaim received for Das Rheingold in February 2021\, Melbourne Opera continues its triumphant staging of The Ring Cycle\, with the cycle’s second opera\, Die Walküre.\nMelbourne Opera’s production features an all-Australian cast led by internationally acclaimed singers and helmed by creatively gifted Wagner director\, Suzanne Chaundy\, who continues her realisation of Wagner’s epic Ring. \nDistinguished international Wagner specialist maestro Anthony Negus returns to Australia to conduct the production. \nWed 9 Feb 2022\nFri 11 Feb 2022\nSun 13 Feb 2022\nWed 16 Feb 2022\nHer Majesty’s Theatre
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-opera-die-walkure/2023-03-02/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
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