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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Cendrillon (Cinderella)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Conservatorium Opera and Orchestral Performance & VCA Design and Production.\nComposed by: Jules Massenet\nLibretto by: Henri Cain\nConducted by: Paul Fitzsimon\nDirected and Choreographed by: Johanna Allen\n \nExperience the enchanting tale of Cinderella through the captivating and whimsical music of nineteenth-century France. In this version of the tale\, Pandolfe\, a humble country gentleman\, has wed the commanding Madame de la Haltière\, a countess with a sharp temper. Together with her two daughters\, Madame de la Haltière mistreats Pandolfe’s daughter from his first marriage\, Lucette—who is known as Cendrillon. Despite her misfortune\, Lucette is granted a magical chance by her fairy godmother to attend a royal ball\, where she catches the eye of the prince. At the stroke of midnight\, she must flee\, leaving behind a single glass slipper. The prince embarks on a search for the slipper’s owner\, and when it fits Lucette perfectly\, a joyful celebration ensues as the prince and his newfound love look forward to a blissful life together. \nThis performance is performed in French\, and includes English surtitles. \nOrchestral reduction by Tony Burke © Pocket Publications \nWed\, 5 Nov\, 7pm – 8:45pm AEDT; \nTicket Prices: General Admission: $15; Concession: $10 \nRun time Approximately 2 hours with one interval. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House. \nVenue:  Union Theatre\, Level 2 of the Arts & Cultural Building of Parkville Campus.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-cendrillon-cinderella/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Cendrillon (Cinderella)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Conservatorium Opera and Orchestral Performance & VCA Design and Production.\nComposed by: Jules Massenet\nLibretto by: Henri Cain\nConducted by: Paul Fitzsimon\nDirected and Choreographed by: Johanna Allen\n \nExperience the enchanting tale of Cinderella through the captivating and whimsical music of nineteenth-century France. In this version of the tale\, Pandolfe\, a humble country gentleman\, has wed the commanding Madame de la Haltière\, a countess with a sharp temper. Together with her two daughters\, Madame de la Haltière mistreats Pandolfe’s daughter from his first marriage\, Lucette—who is known as Cendrillon. Despite her misfortune\, Lucette is granted a magical chance by her fairy godmother to attend a royal ball\, where she catches the eye of the prince. At the stroke of midnight\, she must flee\, leaving behind a single glass slipper. The prince embarks on a search for the slipper’s owner\, and when it fits Lucette perfectly\, a joyful celebration ensues as the prince and his newfound love look forward to a blissful life together. \nThis performance is performed in French\, and includes English surtitles. \nOrchestral reduction by Tony Burke © Pocket Publications \nWed\, 5 Nov\, 7pm – 8:45pm AEDT; \nTicket Prices: General Admission: $15; Concession: $10 \nRun time Approximately 2 hours with one interval. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House. \nVenue:  Union Theatre\, Level 2 of the Arts & Cultural Building of Parkville Campus.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-cendrillon-cinderella/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Cendrillon (Cinderella)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Conservatorium Opera and Orchestral Performance & VCA Design and Production.\nComposed by: Jules Massenet\nLibretto by: Henri Cain\nConducted by: Paul Fitzsimon\nDirected and Choreographed by: Johanna Allen\n \nExperience the enchanting tale of Cinderella through the captivating and whimsical music of nineteenth-century France. In this version of the tale\, Pandolfe\, a humble country gentleman\, has wed the commanding Madame de la Haltière\, a countess with a sharp temper. Together with her two daughters\, Madame de la Haltière mistreats Pandolfe’s daughter from his first marriage\, Lucette—who is known as Cendrillon. Despite her misfortune\, Lucette is granted a magical chance by her fairy godmother to attend a royal ball\, where she catches the eye of the prince. At the stroke of midnight\, she must flee\, leaving behind a single glass slipper. The prince embarks on a search for the slipper’s owner\, and when it fits Lucette perfectly\, a joyful celebration ensues as the prince and his newfound love look forward to a blissful life together. \nThis performance is performed in French\, and includes English surtitles. \nOrchestral reduction by Tony Burke © Pocket Publications \nWed\, 5 Nov\, 7pm – 8:45pm AEDT; \nTicket Prices: General Admission: $15; Concession: $10 \nRun time Approximately 2 hours with one interval. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House. \nVenue:  Union Theatre\, Level 2 of the Arts & Cultural Building of Parkville Campus.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-cendrillon-cinderella/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Cendrillon (Cinderella)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Conservatorium Opera and Orchestral Performance & VCA Design and Production.\nComposed by: Jules Massenet\nLibretto by: Henri Cain\nConducted by: Paul Fitzsimon\nDirected and Choreographed by: Johanna Allen\n \nExperience the enchanting tale of Cinderella through the captivating and whimsical music of nineteenth-century France. In this version of the tale\, Pandolfe\, a humble country gentleman\, has wed the commanding Madame de la Haltière\, a countess with a sharp temper. Together with her two daughters\, Madame de la Haltière mistreats Pandolfe’s daughter from his first marriage\, Lucette—who is known as Cendrillon. Despite her misfortune\, Lucette is granted a magical chance by her fairy godmother to attend a royal ball\, where she catches the eye of the prince. At the stroke of midnight\, she must flee\, leaving behind a single glass slipper. The prince embarks on a search for the slipper’s owner\, and when it fits Lucette perfectly\, a joyful celebration ensues as the prince and his newfound love look forward to a blissful life together. \nThis performance is performed in French\, and includes English surtitles. \nOrchestral reduction by Tony Burke © Pocket Publications \nWed\, 5 Nov\, 7pm – 8:45pm AEDT; \nTicket Prices: General Admission: $15; Concession: $10 \nRun time Approximately 2 hours with one interval. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House. \nVenue:  Union Theatre\, Level 2 of the Arts & Cultural Building of Parkville Campus.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-cendrillon-cinderella/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Hänsel und Gretel
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nTwo versions of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera Hänsel und Gretel will be performed by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music students in December — one for children and a darker version for adults. \nBoth stagings of the opera will feature students in the Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, with set and costume designs by two students in the Master of Design and Production (Stage Design). Humperdinck’s score will be played by students of the Conservatorium\, the full German version being conducted by Richard Davis\, Head of Orchestral Studies\, and the shorter English version being led by two repetiteur students from the Opera Performance course. \nHead of the Opera program Professor Jane Davidson\, who directed the two productions\, explains that the decision to stage different versions of the opera came from a wish to give the students as broad an experience as possible\, exploring contrasting interpretative possibilities within the same work. \n“Nowadays\, Hansel and Gretel is most immediately recognised as a children’s story in which a brother and sister get lost in a spooky wood\, find a gingerbread house with a scary witch\, and all is resolved as good overcomes evil\,” Professor Davidson said. \n“However\, when you look at the original story\, its roots stretch back to a very challenging history of desperate famine\, abandonment\, and murder of children by people with deep trust in forces beyond themselves. Given this history\, it seemed appropriate to explore these dark themes as well as those that more immediately come to mind when we think of this children’s fairy tale. Humperdinck’s score is brilliant\, depicting light and dark\, often simultaneously\, so it is possible to develop two very different productions.” \nProfessor Davidson said audiences can look forward to strong performances from the enthusiastic casts\, comprising more than 30 performers. \n“In order to give all students rich learning opportunities\, the performances feature rotating casts\, with some individuals performing in both productions\, and others focusing on either the shorter children’s version or the adult version of the tale\, recalling that this involves singing in different languages\,” she said. \n“In both productions\, the set is always adapting\, reflecting the experiences of the children. As the set is literally handled\, this means that the chorus — largely comprising undergraduate voice students — are deeply integrated into the project as characters shaping the setting\, and so expanding their performance experiences.” \nMaster of Music student Chloe Taylor said working on a large-scale opera production has been a highly positive learning experience. \n“Being involved in the Conservatorium’s production of Hänsel und Gretel this year has been such a unique experience\, as the two interpretations not only differ in language\, but also themes\, intention and relationships\,” said Chloe. \n“Working together as a cohort in a variety of casts across the shows has been a highlight\, as the unwavering support and camaraderie present in the rehearsal room and theatre creates a truly positive environment for us to flourish as growing artists motivated by a collective goal.” \nThe full-length opera will be sung in German while the shorter version for children is in English\, both productions use surtitles to maximise accessibility. \nHänsel und Gretel \n11-14 December 2024 7pm\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 2 hours and 10 minutes\, including an interval\nBook now \nHansel and Gretel for Schools and Families\n11am\, 11-14 December 2024\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 56 minutes with no interval\nBook now \n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-hansel-und-gretel/2024-12-14/2/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Hänsel und Gretel
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nTwo versions of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera Hänsel und Gretel will be performed by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music students in December — one for children and a darker version for adults. \nBoth stagings of the opera will feature students in the Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, with set and costume designs by two students in the Master of Design and Production (Stage Design). Humperdinck’s score will be played by students of the Conservatorium\, the full German version being conducted by Richard Davis\, Head of Orchestral Studies\, and the shorter English version being led by two repetiteur students from the Opera Performance course. \nHead of the Opera program Professor Jane Davidson\, who directed the two productions\, explains that the decision to stage different versions of the opera came from a wish to give the students as broad an experience as possible\, exploring contrasting interpretative possibilities within the same work. \n“Nowadays\, Hansel and Gretel is most immediately recognised as a children’s story in which a brother and sister get lost in a spooky wood\, find a gingerbread house with a scary witch\, and all is resolved as good overcomes evil\,” Professor Davidson said. \n“However\, when you look at the original story\, its roots stretch back to a very challenging history of desperate famine\, abandonment\, and murder of children by people with deep trust in forces beyond themselves. Given this history\, it seemed appropriate to explore these dark themes as well as those that more immediately come to mind when we think of this children’s fairy tale. Humperdinck’s score is brilliant\, depicting light and dark\, often simultaneously\, so it is possible to develop two very different productions.” \nProfessor Davidson said audiences can look forward to strong performances from the enthusiastic casts\, comprising more than 30 performers. \n“In order to give all students rich learning opportunities\, the performances feature rotating casts\, with some individuals performing in both productions\, and others focusing on either the shorter children’s version or the adult version of the tale\, recalling that this involves singing in different languages\,” she said. \n“In both productions\, the set is always adapting\, reflecting the experiences of the children. As the set is literally handled\, this means that the chorus — largely comprising undergraduate voice students — are deeply integrated into the project as characters shaping the setting\, and so expanding their performance experiences.” \nMaster of Music student Chloe Taylor said working on a large-scale opera production has been a highly positive learning experience. \n“Being involved in the Conservatorium’s production of Hänsel und Gretel this year has been such a unique experience\, as the two interpretations not only differ in language\, but also themes\, intention and relationships\,” said Chloe. \n“Working together as a cohort in a variety of casts across the shows has been a highlight\, as the unwavering support and camaraderie present in the rehearsal room and theatre creates a truly positive environment for us to flourish as growing artists motivated by a collective goal.” \nThe full-length opera will be sung in German while the shorter version for children is in English\, both productions use surtitles to maximise accessibility. \nHänsel und Gretel \n11-14 December 2024 7pm\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 2 hours and 10 minutes\, including an interval\nBook now \nHansel and Gretel for Schools and Families\n11am\, 11-14 December 2024\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 56 minutes with no interval\nBook now \n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-hansel-und-gretel/2024-12-14/1/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T070505Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Hänsel und Gretel
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nTwo versions of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera Hänsel und Gretel will be performed by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music students in December — one for children and a darker version for adults. \nBoth stagings of the opera will feature students in the Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, with set and costume designs by two students in the Master of Design and Production (Stage Design). Humperdinck’s score will be played by students of the Conservatorium\, the full German version being conducted by Richard Davis\, Head of Orchestral Studies\, and the shorter English version being led by two repetiteur students from the Opera Performance course. \nHead of the Opera program Professor Jane Davidson\, who directed the two productions\, explains that the decision to stage different versions of the opera came from a wish to give the students as broad an experience as possible\, exploring contrasting interpretative possibilities within the same work. \n“Nowadays\, Hansel and Gretel is most immediately recognised as a children’s story in which a brother and sister get lost in a spooky wood\, find a gingerbread house with a scary witch\, and all is resolved as good overcomes evil\,” Professor Davidson said. \n“However\, when you look at the original story\, its roots stretch back to a very challenging history of desperate famine\, abandonment\, and murder of children by people with deep trust in forces beyond themselves. Given this history\, it seemed appropriate to explore these dark themes as well as those that more immediately come to mind when we think of this children’s fairy tale. Humperdinck’s score is brilliant\, depicting light and dark\, often simultaneously\, so it is possible to develop two very different productions.” \nProfessor Davidson said audiences can look forward to strong performances from the enthusiastic casts\, comprising more than 30 performers. \n“In order to give all students rich learning opportunities\, the performances feature rotating casts\, with some individuals performing in both productions\, and others focusing on either the shorter children’s version or the adult version of the tale\, recalling that this involves singing in different languages\,” she said. \n“In both productions\, the set is always adapting\, reflecting the experiences of the children. As the set is literally handled\, this means that the chorus — largely comprising undergraduate voice students — are deeply integrated into the project as characters shaping the setting\, and so expanding their performance experiences.” \nMaster of Music student Chloe Taylor said working on a large-scale opera production has been a highly positive learning experience. \n“Being involved in the Conservatorium’s production of Hänsel und Gretel this year has been such a unique experience\, as the two interpretations not only differ in language\, but also themes\, intention and relationships\,” said Chloe. \n“Working together as a cohort in a variety of casts across the shows has been a highlight\, as the unwavering support and camaraderie present in the rehearsal room and theatre creates a truly positive environment for us to flourish as growing artists motivated by a collective goal.” \nThe full-length opera will be sung in German while the shorter version for children is in English\, both productions use surtitles to maximise accessibility. \nHänsel und Gretel \n11-14 December 2024 7pm\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 2 hours and 10 minutes\, including an interval\nBook now \nHansel and Gretel for Schools and Families\n11am\, 11-14 December 2024\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 56 minutes with no interval\nBook now \n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-hansel-und-gretel/2024-12-13/2/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Hänsel und Gretel
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nTwo versions of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera Hänsel und Gretel will be performed by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music students in December — one for children and a darker version for adults. \nBoth stagings of the opera will feature students in the Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, with set and costume designs by two students in the Master of Design and Production (Stage Design). Humperdinck’s score will be played by students of the Conservatorium\, the full German version being conducted by Richard Davis\, Head of Orchestral Studies\, and the shorter English version being led by two repetiteur students from the Opera Performance course. \nHead of the Opera program Professor Jane Davidson\, who directed the two productions\, explains that the decision to stage different versions of the opera came from a wish to give the students as broad an experience as possible\, exploring contrasting interpretative possibilities within the same work. \n“Nowadays\, Hansel and Gretel is most immediately recognised as a children’s story in which a brother and sister get lost in a spooky wood\, find a gingerbread house with a scary witch\, and all is resolved as good overcomes evil\,” Professor Davidson said. \n“However\, when you look at the original story\, its roots stretch back to a very challenging history of desperate famine\, abandonment\, and murder of children by people with deep trust in forces beyond themselves. Given this history\, it seemed appropriate to explore these dark themes as well as those that more immediately come to mind when we think of this children’s fairy tale. Humperdinck’s score is brilliant\, depicting light and dark\, often simultaneously\, so it is possible to develop two very different productions.” \nProfessor Davidson said audiences can look forward to strong performances from the enthusiastic casts\, comprising more than 30 performers. \n“In order to give all students rich learning opportunities\, the performances feature rotating casts\, with some individuals performing in both productions\, and others focusing on either the shorter children’s version or the adult version of the tale\, recalling that this involves singing in different languages\,” she said. \n“In both productions\, the set is always adapting\, reflecting the experiences of the children. As the set is literally handled\, this means that the chorus — largely comprising undergraduate voice students — are deeply integrated into the project as characters shaping the setting\, and so expanding their performance experiences.” \nMaster of Music student Chloe Taylor said working on a large-scale opera production has been a highly positive learning experience. \n“Being involved in the Conservatorium’s production of Hänsel und Gretel this year has been such a unique experience\, as the two interpretations not only differ in language\, but also themes\, intention and relationships\,” said Chloe. \n“Working together as a cohort in a variety of casts across the shows has been a highlight\, as the unwavering support and camaraderie present in the rehearsal room and theatre creates a truly positive environment for us to flourish as growing artists motivated by a collective goal.” \nThe full-length opera will be sung in German while the shorter version for children is in English\, both productions use surtitles to maximise accessibility. \nHänsel und Gretel \n11-14 December 2024 7pm\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 2 hours and 10 minutes\, including an interval\nBook now \nHansel and Gretel for Schools and Families\n11am\, 11-14 December 2024\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 56 minutes with no interval\nBook now \n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-hansel-und-gretel/2024-12-13/1/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T211000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072048
CREATED:20241130T065310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T070505Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Hänsel und Gretel
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nTwo versions of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera Hänsel und Gretel will be performed by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music students in December — one for children and a darker version for adults. \nBoth stagings of the opera will feature students in the Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, with set and costume designs by two students in the Master of Design and Production (Stage Design). Humperdinck’s score will be played by students of the Conservatorium\, the full German version being conducted by Richard Davis\, Head of Orchestral Studies\, and the shorter English version being led by two repetiteur students from the Opera Performance course. \nHead of the Opera program Professor Jane Davidson\, who directed the two productions\, explains that the decision to stage different versions of the opera came from a wish to give the students as broad an experience as possible\, exploring contrasting interpretative possibilities within the same work. \n“Nowadays\, Hansel and Gretel is most immediately recognised as a children’s story in which a brother and sister get lost in a spooky wood\, find a gingerbread house with a scary witch\, and all is resolved as good overcomes evil\,” Professor Davidson said. \n“However\, when you look at the original story\, its roots stretch back to a very challenging history of desperate famine\, abandonment\, and murder of children by people with deep trust in forces beyond themselves. Given this history\, it seemed appropriate to explore these dark themes as well as those that more immediately come to mind when we think of this children’s fairy tale. Humperdinck’s score is brilliant\, depicting light and dark\, often simultaneously\, so it is possible to develop two very different productions.” \nProfessor Davidson said audiences can look forward to strong performances from the enthusiastic casts\, comprising more than 30 performers. \n“In order to give all students rich learning opportunities\, the performances feature rotating casts\, with some individuals performing in both productions\, and others focusing on either the shorter children’s version or the adult version of the tale\, recalling that this involves singing in different languages\,” she said. \n“In both productions\, the set is always adapting\, reflecting the experiences of the children. As the set is literally handled\, this means that the chorus — largely comprising undergraduate voice students — are deeply integrated into the project as characters shaping the setting\, and so expanding their performance experiences.” \nMaster of Music student Chloe Taylor said working on a large-scale opera production has been a highly positive learning experience. \n“Being involved in the Conservatorium’s production of Hänsel und Gretel this year has been such a unique experience\, as the two interpretations not only differ in language\, but also themes\, intention and relationships\,” said Chloe. \n“Working together as a cohort in a variety of casts across the shows has been a highlight\, as the unwavering support and camaraderie present in the rehearsal room and theatre creates a truly positive environment for us to flourish as growing artists motivated by a collective goal.” \nThe full-length opera will be sung in German while the shorter version for children is in English\, both productions use surtitles to maximise accessibility. \nHänsel und Gretel \n11-14 December 2024 7pm\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 2 hours and 10 minutes\, including an interval\nBook now \nHansel and Gretel for Schools and Families\n11am\, 11-14 December 2024\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 56 minutes with no interval\nBook now \n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-hansel-und-gretel/2024-12-12/2/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072048
CREATED:20241130T065310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T070505Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Hänsel und Gretel
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nTwo versions of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera Hänsel und Gretel will be performed by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music students in December — one for children and a darker version for adults. \nBoth stagings of the opera will feature students in the Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, with set and costume designs by two students in the Master of Design and Production (Stage Design). Humperdinck’s score will be played by students of the Conservatorium\, the full German version being conducted by Richard Davis\, Head of Orchestral Studies\, and the shorter English version being led by two repetiteur students from the Opera Performance course. \nHead of the Opera program Professor Jane Davidson\, who directed the two productions\, explains that the decision to stage different versions of the opera came from a wish to give the students as broad an experience as possible\, exploring contrasting interpretative possibilities within the same work. \n“Nowadays\, Hansel and Gretel is most immediately recognised as a children’s story in which a brother and sister get lost in a spooky wood\, find a gingerbread house with a scary witch\, and all is resolved as good overcomes evil\,” Professor Davidson said. \n“However\, when you look at the original story\, its roots stretch back to a very challenging history of desperate famine\, abandonment\, and murder of children by people with deep trust in forces beyond themselves. Given this history\, it seemed appropriate to explore these dark themes as well as those that more immediately come to mind when we think of this children’s fairy tale. Humperdinck’s score is brilliant\, depicting light and dark\, often simultaneously\, so it is possible to develop two very different productions.” \nProfessor Davidson said audiences can look forward to strong performances from the enthusiastic casts\, comprising more than 30 performers. \n“In order to give all students rich learning opportunities\, the performances feature rotating casts\, with some individuals performing in both productions\, and others focusing on either the shorter children’s version or the adult version of the tale\, recalling that this involves singing in different languages\,” she said. \n“In both productions\, the set is always adapting\, reflecting the experiences of the children. As the set is literally handled\, this means that the chorus — largely comprising undergraduate voice students — are deeply integrated into the project as characters shaping the setting\, and so expanding their performance experiences.” \nMaster of Music student Chloe Taylor said working on a large-scale opera production has been a highly positive learning experience. \n“Being involved in the Conservatorium’s production of Hänsel und Gretel this year has been such a unique experience\, as the two interpretations not only differ in language\, but also themes\, intention and relationships\,” said Chloe. \n“Working together as a cohort in a variety of casts across the shows has been a highlight\, as the unwavering support and camaraderie present in the rehearsal room and theatre creates a truly positive environment for us to flourish as growing artists motivated by a collective goal.” \nThe full-length opera will be sung in German while the shorter version for children is in English\, both productions use surtitles to maximise accessibility. \nHänsel und Gretel \n11-14 December 2024 7pm\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 2 hours and 10 minutes\, including an interval\nBook now \nHansel and Gretel for Schools and Families\n11am\, 11-14 December 2024\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 56 minutes with no interval\nBook now \n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-hansel-und-gretel/2024-12-12/1/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T211000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072048
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Hänsel und Gretel
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nTwo versions of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera Hänsel und Gretel will be performed by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music students in December — one for children and a darker version for adults. \nBoth stagings of the opera will feature students in the Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, with set and costume designs by two students in the Master of Design and Production (Stage Design). Humperdinck’s score will be played by students of the Conservatorium\, the full German version being conducted by Richard Davis\, Head of Orchestral Studies\, and the shorter English version being led by two repetiteur students from the Opera Performance course. \nHead of the Opera program Professor Jane Davidson\, who directed the two productions\, explains that the decision to stage different versions of the opera came from a wish to give the students as broad an experience as possible\, exploring contrasting interpretative possibilities within the same work. \n“Nowadays\, Hansel and Gretel is most immediately recognised as a children’s story in which a brother and sister get lost in a spooky wood\, find a gingerbread house with a scary witch\, and all is resolved as good overcomes evil\,” Professor Davidson said. \n“However\, when you look at the original story\, its roots stretch back to a very challenging history of desperate famine\, abandonment\, and murder of children by people with deep trust in forces beyond themselves. Given this history\, it seemed appropriate to explore these dark themes as well as those that more immediately come to mind when we think of this children’s fairy tale. Humperdinck’s score is brilliant\, depicting light and dark\, often simultaneously\, so it is possible to develop two very different productions.” \nProfessor Davidson said audiences can look forward to strong performances from the enthusiastic casts\, comprising more than 30 performers. \n“In order to give all students rich learning opportunities\, the performances feature rotating casts\, with some individuals performing in both productions\, and others focusing on either the shorter children’s version or the adult version of the tale\, recalling that this involves singing in different languages\,” she said. \n“In both productions\, the set is always adapting\, reflecting the experiences of the children. As the set is literally handled\, this means that the chorus — largely comprising undergraduate voice students — are deeply integrated into the project as characters shaping the setting\, and so expanding their performance experiences.” \nMaster of Music student Chloe Taylor said working on a large-scale opera production has been a highly positive learning experience. \n“Being involved in the Conservatorium’s production of Hänsel und Gretel this year has been such a unique experience\, as the two interpretations not only differ in language\, but also themes\, intention and relationships\,” said Chloe. \n“Working together as a cohort in a variety of casts across the shows has been a highlight\, as the unwavering support and camaraderie present in the rehearsal room and theatre creates a truly positive environment for us to flourish as growing artists motivated by a collective goal.” \nThe full-length opera will be sung in German while the shorter version for children is in English\, both productions use surtitles to maximise accessibility. \nHänsel und Gretel \n11-14 December 2024 7pm\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 2 hours and 10 minutes\, including an interval\nBook now \nHansel and Gretel for Schools and Families\n11am\, 11-14 December 2024\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 56 minutes with no interval\nBook now \n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-hansel-und-gretel/2024-12-11/2/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072048
CREATED:20241130T065310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T070505Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: Hänsel und Gretel
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nTwo versions of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 opera Hänsel und Gretel will be performed by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music students in December — one for children and a darker version for adults. \nBoth stagings of the opera will feature students in the Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, with set and costume designs by two students in the Master of Design and Production (Stage Design). Humperdinck’s score will be played by students of the Conservatorium\, the full German version being conducted by Richard Davis\, Head of Orchestral Studies\, and the shorter English version being led by two repetiteur students from the Opera Performance course. \nHead of the Opera program Professor Jane Davidson\, who directed the two productions\, explains that the decision to stage different versions of the opera came from a wish to give the students as broad an experience as possible\, exploring contrasting interpretative possibilities within the same work. \n“Nowadays\, Hansel and Gretel is most immediately recognised as a children’s story in which a brother and sister get lost in a spooky wood\, find a gingerbread house with a scary witch\, and all is resolved as good overcomes evil\,” Professor Davidson said. \n“However\, when you look at the original story\, its roots stretch back to a very challenging history of desperate famine\, abandonment\, and murder of children by people with deep trust in forces beyond themselves. Given this history\, it seemed appropriate to explore these dark themes as well as those that more immediately come to mind when we think of this children’s fairy tale. Humperdinck’s score is brilliant\, depicting light and dark\, often simultaneously\, so it is possible to develop two very different productions.” \nProfessor Davidson said audiences can look forward to strong performances from the enthusiastic casts\, comprising more than 30 performers. \n“In order to give all students rich learning opportunities\, the performances feature rotating casts\, with some individuals performing in both productions\, and others focusing on either the shorter children’s version or the adult version of the tale\, recalling that this involves singing in different languages\,” she said. \n“In both productions\, the set is always adapting\, reflecting the experiences of the children. As the set is literally handled\, this means that the chorus — largely comprising undergraduate voice students — are deeply integrated into the project as characters shaping the setting\, and so expanding their performance experiences.” \nMaster of Music student Chloe Taylor said working on a large-scale opera production has been a highly positive learning experience. \n“Being involved in the Conservatorium’s production of Hänsel und Gretel this year has been such a unique experience\, as the two interpretations not only differ in language\, but also themes\, intention and relationships\,” said Chloe. \n“Working together as a cohort in a variety of casts across the shows has been a highlight\, as the unwavering support and camaraderie present in the rehearsal room and theatre creates a truly positive environment for us to flourish as growing artists motivated by a collective goal.” \nThe full-length opera will be sung in German while the shorter version for children is in English\, both productions use surtitles to maximise accessibility. \nHänsel und Gretel \n11-14 December 2024 7pm\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 2 hours and 10 minutes\, including an interval\nBook now \nHansel and Gretel for Schools and Families\n11am\, 11-14 December 2024\nUnion Theatre\, The University of Melbourne\, 761 Swanston Street\, Parkville\, VIC 3052\nRun time: 56 minutes with no interval\nBook now \n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/melbourne-conservatorium-of-music-hansel-und-gretel/2024-12-11/1/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072048
CREATED:20231207T235714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T235714Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty of Fine Arts and Music: The Magic Flute
DESCRIPTION:Die Zauberflöte ‘The Magic Flute’ (1791)\nComposed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder\nMusic arranged and directed from the keyboard by Donald Nicolson\nStage Direction by Jane Davidson\n\nThis perforamance is140 minutes including a 20 minute interval. Act One 55 mins\, Act Two 65 minutes.\nMozart’s Die Zauberflöte ‘The Magic Flute’ is replete with symbolism and ritual. It deals with themes of good vs evil\, enlightenment vs ignorance and champions truth above all. Sometimes\, it takes a while to uncover the truth\, and many characters are not as they first appear. \nThe princess Pamina has been abducted and her mother The Queen of the Night (famous for her coloratura aria) enlists Tamino to help her to reclaim her daughter. To aid him on his perilous journey\, he is given a magic flute and a companion named Papageno. Papageno is a very likeable bird-catcher who wants someone to love. Tamino\, Papageno\, and Pamina go through several trials to see if they are worthy to attain wisdom and knowledge. In a culmination of all the story lines\, Pamina and Tamino vanquish darkness in their final trial through fire and water\, Papageno meets his true love (Papagena)\, and a balance between light and darkness is restored in the land. \nThis amazing tale is being brought to life using multimedia in an exciting new arrangement by composer and keyboard player Donald Nicolson. This will be a show not to be missed. \nThe production is a collaboration between Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, Bachelor of Music (Voice)\, Master of Production (Stage)\, and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music orchestra students\, and draws on experienced alumna\, Shania Eliassen in the role of Queen of the Night. \nContent Note: This performance includes haze and smoke effects\, strobe lighting\, mild sexual content and a depiction of attempted suicide.  \nWednesday December 6 until Saturday December 9\, 7:00pm to 10:00pm\n \nUnion Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building \nTICKETS: $10 – $15
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/faculty-of-fine-arts-and-music-the-magic-flute/2023-12-09/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072048
CREATED:20231207T235714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T235714Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty of Fine Arts and Music: The Magic Flute
DESCRIPTION:Die Zauberflöte ‘The Magic Flute’ (1791)\nComposed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder\nMusic arranged and directed from the keyboard by Donald Nicolson\nStage Direction by Jane Davidson\n\nThis perforamance is140 minutes including a 20 minute interval. Act One 55 mins\, Act Two 65 minutes.\nMozart’s Die Zauberflöte ‘The Magic Flute’ is replete with symbolism and ritual. It deals with themes of good vs evil\, enlightenment vs ignorance and champions truth above all. Sometimes\, it takes a while to uncover the truth\, and many characters are not as they first appear. \nThe princess Pamina has been abducted and her mother The Queen of the Night (famous for her coloratura aria) enlists Tamino to help her to reclaim her daughter. To aid him on his perilous journey\, he is given a magic flute and a companion named Papageno. Papageno is a very likeable bird-catcher who wants someone to love. Tamino\, Papageno\, and Pamina go through several trials to see if they are worthy to attain wisdom and knowledge. In a culmination of all the story lines\, Pamina and Tamino vanquish darkness in their final trial through fire and water\, Papageno meets his true love (Papagena)\, and a balance between light and darkness is restored in the land. \nThis amazing tale is being brought to life using multimedia in an exciting new arrangement by composer and keyboard player Donald Nicolson. This will be a show not to be missed. \nThe production is a collaboration between Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, Bachelor of Music (Voice)\, Master of Production (Stage)\, and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music orchestra students\, and draws on experienced alumna\, Shania Eliassen in the role of Queen of the Night. \nContent Note: This performance includes haze and smoke effects\, strobe lighting\, mild sexual content and a depiction of attempted suicide.  \nWednesday December 6 until Saturday December 9\, 7:00pm to 10:00pm\n \nUnion Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building \nTICKETS: $10 – $15
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/faculty-of-fine-arts-and-music-the-magic-flute/2023-12-08/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072048
CREATED:20231207T235714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T235714Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty of Fine Arts and Music: The Magic Flute
DESCRIPTION:Die Zauberflöte ‘The Magic Flute’ (1791)\nComposed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder\nMusic arranged and directed from the keyboard by Donald Nicolson\nStage Direction by Jane Davidson\n\nThis perforamance is140 minutes including a 20 minute interval. Act One 55 mins\, Act Two 65 minutes.\nMozart’s Die Zauberflöte ‘The Magic Flute’ is replete with symbolism and ritual. It deals with themes of good vs evil\, enlightenment vs ignorance and champions truth above all. Sometimes\, it takes a while to uncover the truth\, and many characters are not as they first appear. \nThe princess Pamina has been abducted and her mother The Queen of the Night (famous for her coloratura aria) enlists Tamino to help her to reclaim her daughter. To aid him on his perilous journey\, he is given a magic flute and a companion named Papageno. Papageno is a very likeable bird-catcher who wants someone to love. Tamino\, Papageno\, and Pamina go through several trials to see if they are worthy to attain wisdom and knowledge. In a culmination of all the story lines\, Pamina and Tamino vanquish darkness in their final trial through fire and water\, Papageno meets his true love (Papagena)\, and a balance between light and darkness is restored in the land. \nThis amazing tale is being brought to life using multimedia in an exciting new arrangement by composer and keyboard player Donald Nicolson. This will be a show not to be missed. \nThe production is a collaboration between Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, Bachelor of Music (Voice)\, Master of Production (Stage)\, and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music orchestra students\, and draws on experienced alumna\, Shania Eliassen in the role of Queen of the Night. \nContent Note: This performance includes haze and smoke effects\, strobe lighting\, mild sexual content and a depiction of attempted suicide.  \nWednesday December 6 until Saturday December 9\, 7:00pm to 10:00pm\n \nUnion Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building \nTICKETS: $10 – $15
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/faculty-of-fine-arts-and-music-the-magic-flute/2023-12-07/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072048
CREATED:20231207T235714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T235714Z
UID:10013181-1701889200-1701900000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Faculty of Fine Arts and Music: The Magic Flute
DESCRIPTION:Die Zauberflöte ‘The Magic Flute’ (1791)\nComposed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder\nMusic arranged and directed from the keyboard by Donald Nicolson\nStage Direction by Jane Davidson\n\nThis perforamance is140 minutes including a 20 minute interval. Act One 55 mins\, Act Two 65 minutes.\nMozart’s Die Zauberflöte ‘The Magic Flute’ is replete with symbolism and ritual. It deals with themes of good vs evil\, enlightenment vs ignorance and champions truth above all. Sometimes\, it takes a while to uncover the truth\, and many characters are not as they first appear. \nThe princess Pamina has been abducted and her mother The Queen of the Night (famous for her coloratura aria) enlists Tamino to help her to reclaim her daughter. To aid him on his perilous journey\, he is given a magic flute and a companion named Papageno. Papageno is a very likeable bird-catcher who wants someone to love. Tamino\, Papageno\, and Pamina go through several trials to see if they are worthy to attain wisdom and knowledge. In a culmination of all the story lines\, Pamina and Tamino vanquish darkness in their final trial through fire and water\, Papageno meets his true love (Papagena)\, and a balance between light and darkness is restored in the land. \nThis amazing tale is being brought to life using multimedia in an exciting new arrangement by composer and keyboard player Donald Nicolson. This will be a show not to be missed. \nThe production is a collaboration between Master of Music (Opera Performance)\, Bachelor of Music (Voice)\, Master of Production (Stage)\, and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music orchestra students\, and draws on experienced alumna\, Shania Eliassen in the role of Queen of the Night. \nContent Note: This performance includes haze and smoke effects\, strobe lighting\, mild sexual content and a depiction of attempted suicide.  \nWednesday December 6 until Saturday December 9\, 7:00pm to 10:00pm\n \nUnion Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building \nTICKETS: $10 – $15
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/faculty-of-fine-arts-and-music-the-magic-flute/2023-12-06/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Melbourne
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