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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera presents: The Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION:The transformative power of love takes centre stage as a cursed Princess awakens from an eternal sleep in a retelling of Perrault’s classic with fairies\, fantasy and a cast of puppets. Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s 1922 reimagining of The Sleeping Beauty is given new life in an unforgettable production. \nThis opera was created specifically for one of Italy’s leading puppetry theatres in the early 20th century. Respighi’s production was a smash-hit and toured the world. The ageless appeal of this charming chamber opera will be reawakened by the theatrical genius of director Nancy Black (Master Peter’s Puppet Show\, Four Saints in Three Acts) and production designer Joe Blanck. The Sleeping Beauty will feature an ensemble of exciting operatic talent lending voice to stunningly crafted puppets\, as Respighi had intended. \nConductor Phoebe Briggs\nDirector Nancy Black\nPuppet Design & Construction Joe Blanck\nCo-Set Designers Ben Cobham and Joe Blanck\nLighting Designer Phillip Lethlean\nChoreography Michelle Heaven \nArtists include Carlos E. Bàrcenas\, Kirilie Blythman\, Andrew Moran\nand Timothy Reynolds. \nVictorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-presents-sleeping-beauty-2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera presents: The Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION:The transformative power of love takes centre stage as a cursed Princess awakens from an eternal sleep in a retelling of Perrault’s classic with fairies\, fantasy and a cast of puppets. Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s 1922 reimagining of The Sleeping Beauty is given new life in an unforgettable production. \nThis opera was created specifically for one of Italy’s leading puppetry theatres in the early 20th century. Respighi’s production was a smash-hit and toured the world. The ageless appeal of this charming chamber opera will be reawakened by the theatrical genius of director Nancy Black (Master Peter’s Puppet Show\, Four Saints in Three Acts) and production designer Joe Blanck. The Sleeping Beauty will feature an ensemble of exciting operatic talent lending voice to stunningly crafted puppets\, as Respighi had intended. \nConductor Phoebe Briggs\nDirector Nancy Black\nPuppet Design & Construction Joe Blanck\nCo-Set Designers Ben Cobham and Joe Blanck\nLighting Designer Phillip Lethlean\nChoreography Michelle Heaven \nArtists include Carlos E. Bàrcenas\, Kirilie Blythman\, Andrew Moran\nand Timothy Reynolds. \nVictorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-presents-sleeping-beauty-3/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera presents: The Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION:The transformative power of love takes centre stage as a cursed Princess awakens from an eternal sleep in a retelling of Perrault’s classic with fairies\, fantasy and a cast of puppets. Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s 1922 reimagining of The Sleeping Beauty is given new life in an unforgettable production. \nThis opera was created specifically for one of Italy’s leading puppetry theatres in the early 20th century. Respighi’s production was a smash-hit and toured the world. The ageless appeal of this charming chamber opera will be reawakened by the theatrical genius of director Nancy Black (Master Peter’s Puppet Show\, Four Saints in Three Acts) and production designer Joe Blanck. The Sleeping Beauty will feature an ensemble of exciting operatic talent lending voice to stunningly crafted puppets\, as Respighi had intended. \nConductor Phoebe Briggs\nDirector Nancy Black\nPuppet Design & Construction Joe Blanck\nCo-Set Designers Ben Cobham and Joe Blanck\nLighting Designer Phillip Lethlean\nChoreography Michelle Heaven \nArtists include Carlos E. Bàrcenas\, Kirilie Blythman\, Andrew Moran\nand Timothy Reynolds. \nVictorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-presents-sleeping-beauty-4/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera presents: The Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION:The transformative power of love takes centre stage as a cursed Princess awakens from an eternal sleep in a retelling of Perrault’s classic with fairies\, fantasy and a cast of puppets. Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s 1922 reimagining of The Sleeping Beauty is given new life in an unforgettable production. \nThis opera was created specifically for one of Italy’s leading puppetry theatres in the early 20th century. Respighi’s production was a smash-hit and toured the world. The ageless appeal of this charming chamber opera will be reawakened by the theatrical genius of director Nancy Black (Master Peter’s Puppet Show\, Four Saints in Three Acts) and production designer Joe Blanck. The Sleeping Beauty will feature an ensemble of exciting operatic talent lending voice to stunningly crafted puppets\, as Respighi had intended. \nConductor Phoebe Briggs\nDirector Nancy Black\nPuppet Design & Construction Joe Blanck\nCo-Set Designers Ben Cobham and Joe Blanck\nLighting Designer Phillip Lethlean\nChoreography Michelle Heaven \nArtists include Carlos E. Bàrcenas\, Kirilie Blythman\, Andrew Moran\nand Timothy Reynolds. \nVictorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-presents-sleeping-beauty-5/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera presents: The Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION:The transformative power of love takes centre stage as a cursed Princess awakens from an eternal sleep in a retelling of Perrault’s classic with fairies\, fantasy and a cast of puppets. Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s 1922 reimagining of The Sleeping Beauty is given new life in an unforgettable production. \nThis opera was created specifically for one of Italy’s leading puppetry theatres in the early 20th century. Respighi’s production was a smash-hit and toured the world. The ageless appeal of this charming chamber opera will be reawakened by the theatrical genius of director Nancy Black (Master Peter’s Puppet Show\, Four Saints in Three Acts) and production designer Joe Blanck. The Sleeping Beauty will feature an ensemble of exciting operatic talent lending voice to stunningly crafted puppets\, as Respighi had intended. \nConductor Phoebe Briggs\nDirector Nancy Black\nPuppet Design & Construction Joe Blanck\nCo-Set Designers Ben Cobham and Joe Blanck\nLighting Designer Phillip Lethlean\nChoreography Michelle Heaven \nArtists include Carlos E. Bàrcenas\, Kirilie Blythman\, Andrew Moran\nand Timothy Reynolds. \nVictorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-presents-sleeping-beauty/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera presents: 'Tis Pity
DESCRIPTION:An Operatic Fantasia on Selling the Skin and the Teeth \nVictorian Opera presents ’Tis Pity\, an operatic fantasia by Richard Mills. This commissioned new work reunites the creative forces of international chanteuse Meow Meow and director Cameron Menzies\, following their acclaimed production of Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins. Richard Mills composes a flight of fancy on ‘selling the skin and the teeth’. A song cycle on the complexities of sex\, pleasure\, survival and salvation\, trade transactions and razzle dazzle rouge through the ages. \nBe drawn into a fantastical history of the concubine\, the courtesan\, the conqueror\, the queen and the sing song girl. With texts ancient and modern\, old and original. \nMeow Meow\nKanen Breen\nRichard Mills conductor\nCameron Menzies director\nJim Atkins sound designer \nOrchestra Victoria\n \n$30 tickets for 30 and Under
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-presents-tis-pity-3/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera presents: 'Tis Pity
DESCRIPTION:An Operatic Fantasia on Selling the Skin and the Teeth \nVictorian Opera presents ’Tis Pity\, an operatic fantasia by Richard Mills. This commissioned new work reunites the creative forces of international chanteuse Meow Meow and director Cameron Menzies\, following their acclaimed production of Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins. Richard Mills composes a flight of fancy on ‘selling the skin and the teeth’. A song cycle on the complexities of sex\, pleasure\, survival and salvation\, trade transactions and razzle dazzle rouge through the ages. \nBe drawn into a fantastical history of the concubine\, the courtesan\, the conqueror\, the queen and the sing song girl. With texts ancient and modern\, old and original. \nMeow Meow\nKanen Breen\nRichard Mills conductor\nCameron Menzies director\nJim Atkins sound designer \nOrchestra Victoria\n \n$30 tickets for 30 and Under
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-presents-tis-pity-4/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170206T204000
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera presents: 'Tis Pity
DESCRIPTION:An Operatic Fantasia on Selling the Skin and the Teeth \nVictorian Opera presents ’Tis Pity\, an operatic fantasia by Richard Mills. This commissioned new work reunites the creative forces of international chanteuse Meow Meow and director Cameron Menzies\, following their acclaimed production of Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins. Richard Mills composes a flight of fancy on ‘selling the skin and the teeth’. A song cycle on the complexities of sex\, pleasure\, survival and salvation\, trade transactions and razzle dazzle rouge through the ages. \nBe drawn into a fantastical history of the concubine\, the courtesan\, the conqueror\, the queen and the sing song girl. With texts ancient and modern\, old and original. \nMeow Meow\nKanen Breen\nRichard Mills conductor\nCameron Menzies director\nJim Atkins sound designer \nOrchestra Victoria\n \n$30 tickets for 30 and Under
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-presents-tis-pity-2/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera presents: ‘Tis Pity
DESCRIPTION:An Operatic Fantasia on Selling the Skin and the Teeth \nVictorian Opera presents ’Tis Pity\, an operatic fantasia by Richard Mills. This commissioned new work reunites the creative forces of international chanteuse Meow Meow and director Cameron Menzies\, following their acclaimed production of Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins. Richard Mills composes a flight of fancy on ‘selling the skin and the teeth’. A song cycle on the complexities of sex\, pleasure\, survival and salvation\, trade transactions and razzle dazzle rouge through the ages. \nBe drawn into a fantastical history of the concubine\, the courtesan\, the conqueror\, the queen and the sing song girl. With texts ancient and modern\, old and original. \nMeow Meow\nKanen Breen\nRichard Mills conductor\nCameron Menzies director\nJim Atkins sound designer \nOrchestra Victoria\n \n$30 tickets for 30 and Under
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-presents-tis-pity/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161001T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160228T110118Z
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SUMMARY:Four Saints in Three Acts
DESCRIPTION:After a choral introduction to thirty saints\, a series of tableaux featuring St Teresa II unfolds on the steps of a Cathedral. At a garden party near Barcelona there is a dance\, a game and a heavenly vision through a telescope. In a monastery garden\, saints discuss monastic life and see a vision. In heaven\, the saints remember their earthly life. \nComposed by Vigil Thomson and with zany and joyous poetry by celebrated writer Gertrude Stein\, Four Saints in Three Acts makes for charmingly irrational theatre. Inspired by jazz\, gospel and folk music this surreal work about 16th century Spanish saints directed by Nancy Black will feature youth opera performers\, a youth orchestra conducted by Fabian Russell (Nixon in China) and 3D scenic imagery (The Flying Dutchman) devised by Deakin Motion.Lab under the direction of Dr Kim Vincs. \nFriday 30 September – Saturday 1 October 2016\, 7:30pm\nMerlyn\, The Coopers Malthouse \nTickets\n$30 – $50 Concessions available \nBooking\nvictorianopera.com.au
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/2016-10-01/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160930T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
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SUMMARY:Four Saints in Three Acts
DESCRIPTION:After a choral introduction to thirty saints\, a series of tableaux featuring St Teresa II unfolds on the steps of a Cathedral. At a garden party near Barcelona there is a dance\, a game and a heavenly vision through a telescope. In a monastery garden\, saints discuss monastic life and see a vision. In heaven\, the saints remember their earthly life. \nComposed by Vigil Thomson and with zany and joyous poetry by celebrated writer Gertrude Stein\, Four Saints in Three Acts makes for charmingly irrational theatre. Inspired by jazz\, gospel and folk music this surreal work about 16th century Spanish saints directed by Nancy Black will feature youth opera performers\, a youth orchestra conducted by Fabian Russell (Nixon in China) and 3D scenic imagery (The Flying Dutchman) devised by Deakin Motion.Lab under the direction of Dr Kim Vincs. \nFriday 30 September – Saturday 1 October 2016\, 7:30pm\nMerlyn\, The Coopers Malthouse \nTickets\n$30 – $50 Concessions available \nBooking\nvictorianopera.com.au
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/four-saints-in-three-acts/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160813T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
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SUMMARY:Laughter and Tears
DESCRIPTION:Victorian Opera returns to The Palais following The Flying Dutchman (2015)\, bringing the breathtaking experience of large scale opera into the superb acoustics of this iconic theatre. \nIn Laughter\, the comical adventures of characters from the Commedia Dell’Arte unfold through a spellbinding mix of acrobatics and ancient Italian songs. Performers from Circus Oz join an ensemble of extraordinary singers to create a dream-like vision of 17th and 18th century theatre. \nIn Tears\, the lives of the performers from Laughter unravel through a dramatic retelling of Leoncavallo’s captivating tragedy I Pagliacci. Canio’s show-stopping aria ‘Vesti la giubba’ (‘Put on the costume’) has been immortalised by some of the world’s greatest singers. Now formidable Australian tenor Rosario La Spina gives new voice to Canio and Emma Pearson\, an Australian soprano taking Germany by storm\, returns to play the restless Nedda. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. \nLaughter and Tears is a co-production of Victorian Opera and State Opera of South Australia\, presented in association with Circus Oz. \n13\, 16\, 18 August 2016\, 7:30pm\nThe Palais \nTickets\n$50 – $130 Concessions available \nBooking\nvictorianopera.com.au\nTicketmaster 136 100
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/laughter-and-tears/
LOCATION:Palais Theatre\, St Kilda
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160728T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160728T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160228T110433Z
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SUMMARY:The Pied Piper
DESCRIPTION:The town of Hamelin is plagued by rats. The rodents have been eating cheeses out of vats and making nests in men’s Sunday hats. The desperate Mayor turns to a mysterious fellow in a gypsy coat of red and yellow\, who with his magical charm rids the town of vermin. But\, when the greedy Mayor refuses to pay\, the townspeople are taught a lesson they will never forget. \nBased on The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Robert Browning’s classic poem\, this enchanting new family production with a surprise happy ending is told through song in traditional operatic format written by Artistic Director Richard Mills. Adults and children from the community perform alongside Victorian Opera’s developing artists and a chamber orchestra to tell this classic story with new perspectives. \nTickets\n$20 – $40 Concessions available \nBooking\nvictorianopera.com.au
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-pied-piper/
LOCATION:Playhouse\, Victoria Arts Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160716T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160716T110000
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SUMMARY:Cinderella
DESCRIPTION:A young girl Cendrillon (Cinderella) is treated like a servant by her selfish stepmother and two stepsisters. When The Fairy Godmother magically transforms Cendrillon\, she secretly attends the Royal Ball but leaves her glass slipper behind. The prince\, desperate to find this mysterious beauty\, searches the kingdom. \nWith its whimsical nature and beautiful music\, Cinderella is a perfect introduction for children to the spellbinding world of opera. Based on the much loved fairytale\, this rare 19th century work will be presented as a specially reduced one hour version. Victorian Opera’s talented developing artists bring to life the enchanted world of Cendrillon complete with gorgeous costumes and a chamber orchestra. \nPresented in partnership with Arts Centre Melbourne. \nSaturday 16 July\, 2016 11:00am\, 2:00pm\, 5:00pm\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Playhouse \nTickets\n$30 – $45 \nBooking\nvictorianopera.com.au
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/cinderella/
LOCATION:Playhouse\, Victoria Arts Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20160412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
CREATED:20160223T040022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T040022Z
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SUMMARY:Lucia di Lammermoor
DESCRIPTION:Lucia loves Edgardo\, her family’s sworn enemy; Enrico\, her brother\, desperate to save their family’s flagging fortunes\, manipulates Lucia into a marriage with another man. Lucia loses her mind with bloody consequences\, in a prelude to one of the greatest mad scenes in opera and one of the most beautiful arias ever written\, ‘Il dolce suono’. \nHaving launched her to superstardom in Europe’s leading opera houses\, Jessica Pratt returns home with her career-defining role as Lucia. From La Scala in Milan to Peru\, she has stolen the hearts of audiences around the world with her mesmerising performances and voice of “liquid gold”. \nPresented in association with West Australian Opera. \n12\, 14\, 16\, 19\, 21 April 2016\, 7:30pm\nHer Majesty’s Theatre \nTickets\n$65.50 – $192.94 Concessions Available\n$33.64 tickets for 30 years & under \nBookings\nvictorianopera.com.au\nTicketek 1300 795 012
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/lucia-di-lammermoor/2016-04-12/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20151106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20151106T193000
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SUMMARY:Seven Deadly Sins
DESCRIPTION:International cabaret sensation Meow Meow joins Australia’s brightest young composers and Victorian Opera’s next generation of stars as they reimagine the seven deadly sins for the 21st century. \nDiscover seven wicked new songs inspired by the confrontational style of the Berliner Kabarett and the dark side of Australia’s cities\, featuring Brisbane as Sloth\, Sydney as Lust\, Canberra as Pride\, Melbourne as Greed\, Hobart as Envy\, Adelaide as Gluttony and Perth as Anger. \nThen with a voice described as ‘hypnotic’ and ‘mesmerising’\, Meow Meow brings to life the role of Anna\, a woman in search of fortune who succumbs to the sins of the big city in Kurt Weill’s Die Sieben Todsünden. \nCommissions supported by Symphony Australia and the Composer Development Program of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/seven-deadly-sins/
LOCATION:Hamer Hall

 – Arts Centre Melbourne\, 26-28 Southgate Ave\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150510T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150510T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera: Heart and Soul
DESCRIPTION:Joining David Hobson on stage are Victorian Opera’s exciting emerging artists and the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra in a program of popular classics and stirring operatic favourites ranging from The Magic Flute to Lakmé. \nIncluding a glass of wine and chocolate ganache heart the day is sure to be a delightful Mother’s Day experience for all.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-heart-soul/
LOCATION:Hamer Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20150214T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
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SUMMARY:Opening Night: The Flying Dutchman
DESCRIPTION:Victorian Opera’s ground-breaking production of The Flying Dutchman will feature 3D digital scenery\, in a world first for a full-length opera\, and see audience members wear 3D glasses. Melbourne’s former hub for opera in the 60s and 70s\, the production also marks the return of grand opera to the historic Palais Theatre.\n\n\nTaking the helm of the world’s most famous ghost ship will be seasoned Dutchman performer Oskar Hillebrandt as the cursed captain;  joined by celebrated soprano Lori Phillips as Senta. \nOpening night February 14\, with further performances on February 17 & 19 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opening-night-flying-dutchman/
LOCATION:Palais Theatre\, St Kilda
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
CREATED:20140504T161849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140504T161849Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Famed for its giant hanging mirror\, this unique vision of Verdi’s much loved classic features Australian singing revelation Jessica Pratt\, described by the New York Times as ‘a brilliant new presence’. \nJessica: Lucia\, Violetta
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-la-traviata-6/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140527T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
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UID:10000048-1401219000-1401228000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Opera: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Famed for its giant hanging mirror\, this unique vision of Verdi’s much loved classic features Australian singing revelation Jessica Pratt\, described by the New York Times as ‘a brilliant new presence’. \nJessica: Lucia\, Violetta
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-la-traviata-5/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140524T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
CREATED:20140504T161435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140504T161435Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Famed for its giant hanging mirror\, this unique vision of Verdi’s much loved classic features Australian singing revelation Jessica Pratt\, described by the New York Times as ‘a brilliant new presence’. \nJessica: Lucia\, Violetta
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-la-traviata-4/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140522T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
CREATED:20140504T161224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140504T161224Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Famed for its giant hanging mirror\, this unique vision of Verdi’s much loved classic features Australian singing revelation Jessica Pratt\, described by the New York Times as ‘a brilliant new presence’. \nJessica: Lucia\, Violetta
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-la-traviata-3/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140520T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
CREATED:20140504T160532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140504T160532Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Famed for its giant hanging mirror\, this unique vision of Verdi’s much loved classic features Australian singing revelation Jessica Pratt\, described by the New York Times as ‘a brilliant new presence’. \nJessica: Lucia\, Violetta
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-la-traviata-2/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140517T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T173811
CREATED:20140504T160153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140504T160153Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Opera: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Famed for its giant hanging mirror\, this unique vision of Verdi’s much loved classic features Australian singing revelation Jessica Pratt\, described by the New York Times as ‘a brilliant new presence’. \nJessica: Lucia\, Violetta \n \n  \n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/victorian-opera-la-traviata/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
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