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SYDNEY
SEASON 2020
PATRON-IN-CHIEF
DR HARUHISA HANDA
Welcome to our
2020 Season New Year’s Eve
at the Sydney Opera House
The joy of music is one of the true pleasures in life. It can
transport us to another plane and to a level of enjoyment
that is deeply personal, but at the same time extremely public. Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels
and leave the crowds behind as you stroll
When that music includes some of the greatest operatic
towards the iconic sails.
voices in the world today, it reaches a level of joy that is Package options
sublime and touches us deeply with its emotional intensity. Enjoy a magnificent pre-performance Add a pre-performance dinner and/or
dinner or a few drinks overlooking Sydney the Midnight Party when you book your
The combination of brilliant 21st-century design and
Harbour before you take your seats for tickets for the Opera Gala or La Bohème.
productions which are intensely powerful and moving,
the performance.
together with phenomenal singing, means that at every Pre-Performance Dinner $399
performance you’ll experience one of the great operatic Choose between a sumptuous production Look out over Sydney Harbour as you
evenings of your life. of Puccini’s La Bohème or the Opera dine on a three-course menu, matched
Gala, where you’ll hear some of our finest with premium wines and beverages
While we’re committed to achieving this at every performance,
performers join with the 60-piece Opera in the Northern Foyer from 5:30pm.
it will certainly be the case when we present the second in our The Opera Gala
31 Dec 2019 Australia Orchestra for a concert of some
trilogy of Gaetano Donizetti’s Tudor Queens, Roberto Devereux. Midnight Party $349
at 7:45pm of opera’s most impressive arias.
Canapés, drinks and live entertainment,
This will be a landmark production which will be provocative Concert Hall
Sydney Opera House You can enjoy the 9pm fireworks during with views of the spectacular midnight
and innovative but at the same time relevant and true to
the interval for both events. fireworks on Sydney Harbour.
Donizetti’s intentions. Starring
Natalie Aroyan After the show, make your evening even Please note that while the foyer offers a good
There will be many evenings of inspiration and some Stacey Alleaume view of the fireworks, space outside on the
more special with tickets to our exclusive balcony will be limited.
extraordinary experiences in this year of opera at Opera Anna Dowsley
Midnight Party. Held in the Northern Foyers
Australia and it is our hope that you can celebrate many Diego Torre
José Carbó of the Opera House, this event includes Platinum Package $1,422
of them with us.
drinks, canapés and entertainment — and Pre-performance dinner, Platinum
We look forward to your company, Conductor of course, a great vantage point for Sydney’s seats at the performance of your choice,
Brian Castles-Onion
famous New Year’s Eve fireworks. a program, drink at interval, and the
Hosted by Midnight Party.
There’s nowhere in the world like Sydney on
Jonathan Biggins If you don’t have tickets to the Midnight Party,
New Year’s Eve, and there’s nowhere closer
there are a limited number of outdoor viewing
Opera Australia to the action than the Sydney Opera House. areas you’ll be able to access following the
Keep up with Orchestra performance. Please note that these spaces
announcements and special are limited and can’t be guaranteed.
offers. See behind the La Bohème
31 Dec 2019 Some fireworks can be viewed from the
Comm. Lyndon Terracini AM scenes of how your opera at 7:45pm Southern Foyers inside the Sydney Opera House
Artistic Director season comes together. Joan Sutherland Theatre at midnight, but you may not have a view
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L A BOHÈME PU CCI N I
Conductor
Carlo Goldstein
(until Jan 9)
Tahu Matheson
(from Jan 15)
Director
Gale Edwards
Revival Director
Liesel Badorrek
Set Designer
Brian Thomson
Costume Designer
Julie Lynch
Lighting Designer
John Rayment
Mimì
Karah Son
(Dec 31; Jan 2, 4, 7, 9,
15, 18, 23)
Valeria Sepe
Experience the romance of the original (Jan 3, 6, 8, 17, 21, 25,
bohemian love story. 28, 30)
Rodolfo
When Mimì meets Rodolfo, it’s love at Kang Wang
first touch. They head out to bustling (Dec 31; Jan 2, 4, 7, 9,
Café Momus, where the feisty Musetta 15, 18, 23, 28, 30) Joan Sutherland Theatre,
Ji-Min Park Sydney Opera House
and Marcello rekindle their relationship.
On a freezing
(Jan 3, 6, 8, 17, 21, 25)
But even the deepest love can’t warm Musetta New Year’s Eve
Christmas Eve, love a freezing winter. The bohemians have
some growing up to do.
Julie Lea Goodwin
Marcello
at 7:45pm
31 Dec 2019
sparks. Two hands Some emotions are too big for words
Samuel Dundas
Schaunard Evenings at 7:30pm
meet in the dark and alone, and for that, we have music. La
Michael Lampard
Colline
Jan 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15,
17, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
four friends’ lives Bohème exposes your soul to the feelings
that only music can express. The music
Richard Anderson
(Dec 31–Jan 9) Saturday matinee
change forever. soars with the ecstasy of love, crackles David Parkin
(Jan 15–30)
at 12:30pm
Jan 18
with the pain of jealousy and cries with Benoît
the agony of loss. Graeme Macfarlane There will be a relaxed
Alcindoro performance on Jan 21.
Set among the fishnets and fairy lights Tom Hamilton See details on page 39.
of 1930s Berlin, this is one of our most Officer
popular productions. Clifford Plumpton Please note:
Sergeant this production contains
Two stellar sopranos share the role of Malcolm Ede partial nudity.
Parpignol
Mimì: Karah Son and Valeria Sepe. Kang
Benjamin Rasheed Running time:
Wang and Ji-Min Park sing as the poet, approximately 2 hours
Rodolfo. Julie Lea Goodwin and Samuel Opera Australia and 15 minutes, including
Dundas have electric chemistry as the Chorus one interval.
Opera Australia
on-again, off-again lovers Musetta and Children’s Chorus Sung in Italian with
Marcello. Carlo Goldstein and Tahu Opera Australia English and Simplified
Matheson conduct. Orchestra Chinese surtitles.
Photo: (Georges Antoni) 3|4
In the colourful streets of a colonial Conductor Carmen Mercédès Joan Sutherland Theatre,
city, Carmen is a red hot spark. Christian Badea Veronica Simeoni Agnes Sarkis Sydney Opera House
(until Feb 22) (until Feb 22) Dancairo
She sings her siren song, and Tahu Matheson Sian Sharp Haotian Qi Evenings at 7:30pm
(from Feb 24) (Feb 24, 28; Mar 16) Remendado Jan 11, 16, 18, 20, 22, 31
suddenly Don José’s world is alight Director Carmen Topciu Virgilio Marino Feb 7, 12, 15, 18, 22, 24, 28
with a volatile fire. John Bell (Mar 4, 7, 10, 13, (until Feb 28) Mar 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 18, 20,
Revival Director 18, 20, 23, 26) Nicholas Jones 23, 26
This vibrant production features Constantine Costi Don José (from Mar 4)
glamorous girls and bullfighting Set Designer Roberto Aronica Moralès Saturday matinee
boys in eye-popping colours. There Michael Scott-Mitchell (until Jan 31) Alexander Hargreaves at 12:30pm
Costume Designer Yonghoon Lee Jan 25
are smugglers in suits, parades and
Teresa Negroponte (Feb 7–Mar 16) Opera Australia
punches, lust and loathing aplenty. Lighting Designer Otar Jorjikia Chorus Running time:
Trent Suidgeest (from Mar 18) Opera Australia approximately 2 hours
Irresistible Spanish tunes include Original Choreographer Escamillo Children’s Chorus and 50 minutes, including
the famous Toreador Song and Kelley Abbey Łukasz Golinski
´ Opera Australia one interval.
flirty Habanera. Underneath those Revival Choreographer (until Feb 22) Orchestra
infectious rhythms, the dark under- Amy Campbell Christopher Hillier Sung in French with
Fight Director (Feb 24, 28) English and Simplified
current of fate pulses. Carmen Nigel Poulton Luke Gabbedy Chinese surtitles.
knows she is dancing with death. (Mar 4–26)
PRODUCTION PARTNER
Micaëla
John Bell’s production is a bold Claudia Pavone
look at the intense relationships (until Feb 22)
at the heart of this opera. It hones Simona Mihai
(from Feb 24)
in on the wild love that promises Frasquita
freedom, while binding the lovers Sharon Zhai
in an unbreakable web of fate. (until Feb 28)
Jane Ede
(from Mar 4)
The ultimate femme fatale is here to
stamp her feet, toss her hair and dance.
Will she love Don José? Maybe.
Will you fall for her sultry Habanera?
Definitely.
CARMEN B I ZE T
Photo: (Georges Antoni) 5|6
It’s the last day of Don Giovanni’s life, When he hears a voice from beyond
but he doesn’t know that. the grave, warning of impending
punishment, Don Giovanni has no fear.
For opera’s own Casanova, it’s just
Half-mocking, half-earnest, he invites
another day of pleasure seeking. Stealing
the statue of the man he’s just killed
a bride on her wedding day. Breaking
to dinner. Will he come?
into a woman’s bedroom in the dead
of night. Killing her furious father. Sir David McVicar’s production reveals
the darkness in opera’s most compelling
But before the curtain even rises,
anti-hero. His Don Giovanni is a
Mozart reveals his fate. An earth-
psychological thriller on a grand scale.
shattering chord from the orchestra
signals the gates of hell clanging open. Monumental sets place the story in
Don Giovanni’s debauched days are a gothic underworld inspired by the
at an end. catacombs of Vienna. Monochromatic
period costumes feature stunning
embroidery.
Don
Conductor Joan Sutherland Theatre,
Zhong Xu Sydney Opera House
(until Feb 15)
Dane Lam Evenings at 7pm
Giovanni
(from Feb 17) Jan 24, 29
Director Feb 1, 6, 8, 11, 13, 17,
Sir David McVicar 19, 21, 25, 27
Revival Director
Heather Fairbairn Saturday matinee
Set & Costume Designer at 12pm
Robert Jones Feb 15
Lighting Designer
M OZ A R T David Finn Running time:
Choreographer approximately 3 hours
Andrew George and 20 minutes, including
Fight Director one interval.
Nigel Poulton
Sung in Italian with
Don Giovanni English surtitles.
Luca Micheletti
(until Feb 21)
He’s mad. He’s bad. Luke Gabbedy
(Feb 25, 27)
He’s dangerous. Leporello
Shane Lowrencev
But damn him to hell, Donna Anna
Eleanor Lyons
his serenades are divine. Donna Elvira
Jane Ede
Don Ottavio
N.N.
Zerlina
Anna Dowsley
Masetto
Richard Anderson
Commendatore
Gennadi Dubinsky
Opera Australia
Chorus
Opera Australia
Orchestra
Photo: (Georges Antoni) 7|8
Conductor Joan Sutherland Theatre,
Lorenzo Passerini Sydney Opera House
Director
Sir David McVicar Evenings at 7pm
Revival Director Feb 10, 14, 20, 26, 29
Shane Placentino Mar 6, 11
What would you give Set Designer
Charles Edwards Saturday matinee
up your soul for? Costume Designer
Brigitte Reiffenstuel
at 12:30pm
Feb 22
Lighting Designer
Paule Constable Running time:
Choreographer approximately 3 hours
Michael Keegan-Dolan and 20 minutes,
Fight Director including one interval.
Nigel Poulton
Sung in French with
Faust English surtitles.
Ivan Magrì
Marguerite Based on the
Irina Lungu co-production by
F A U S T
Méphistophélès Royal Opera House,
Teddy Tahu Rhodes Covent Garden,
Valentin Opéra de Monte-
Michael Honeyman Carlo, Opéra de Lille,
Siébel and Fondazione
Anna Dowsley Teatro Lirico Giuseppe
GOUNOD Marthe Verdi, Trieste and
Sian Sharp first performed
Wagner at Covent Garden.
Richard Anderson
This production was
Opera Australia commissioned by the
Chorus Opera Conference,
Opera Australia Australia’s national
Orchestra partnership of professional
opera companies.
Faust intends to win his heart’s desires, Brigitte Reiffenstuel’s lavish costumes
even if it costs him his soul. are spectacular. The images are at once
delightful and disturbing, a reminder that
The charming Méphistophélès offers him
given the chance, any one of us might
a salacious journey through life’s pleasures.
stumble down Faust’s road.
Faust bargains away eternity and dives
right in. But as the lives around him start Behind all this is the resounding beauty
to unravel, the devil, it seems, is in the detail. of Gounod’s music, including the famous
Soldiers’ Chorus, the rousing ‘Le veau d’or’
This grand production sets the opera in the
and Marguerite’s beautiful Jewel Song.
decadence and debauchery of 1870s Paris.
Cathedral columns tower behind a crumbling Faust is grand opera at its very best,
proscenium arch, where Faust’s terrible pact with a hefty dose of theatricality from
plays out in all its sinister splendour. renowned director, Sir David McVicar.
And splendid it is. Charles Edwards’ Lorenzo Passerini conducts an exciting
stunning sets recreate iconic Paris cast. Who better to play the devil than the
landmarks, including a colourful Cabaret devilishly handsome Teddy Tahu Rhodes?
de l’Enfer, an opera box from the Palais Ivan Magrì is Faust, and Irina Lungu is the
Garnier and the organ loft of Notre-Dame. woman he loves, Marguerite. Michael
Honeyman is her brother, Valentin.
Photo: Teddy Tahu Rhodes (Georges Antoni) 9 | 10
Conductor Joan Sutherland Theatre,
The King of the Huns No one can stand before Attila and his This co-production with La Scala was a
NEW PRODUCTION
Andrea Licata Sydney Opera House hordes, until a warrior woman turns tremendous success at its Milan premiere.
Director
Davide Livermore Evenings at 7:30pm
meets his match. his head. As he opens his heart to his It’s a “blockbuster spectacle” (Financial
Rehearsal Director Mar 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 25 prisoner Odabella, the barbarian king Times), with four vivid characters, two
Alessandra Premoli reveals his weakness. horses and plenty of crowd scenes.
Set Designer Saturday matinee
Giò Forma at 12:30pm So the scene is set for one of the great In the prelude, a mournful cello draws
Costume Designer Mar 28 revenge operas of the 19th century: you down into the gravity and turmoil
Gianluca Falaschi
an early Verdi in the vein of Aida. of war. Verdi’s score is full of darkness,
Lighting Designer Running time:
Antonio Castro approximately 2 hours rhythm and life, displaying the composer’s
Director Davide Livermore fuses video gift for creating emotion.
Video Designer and 30 minutes,
D-Wok including one interval. projections with colossal set pieces to
create an awe-inspiring world for Attila. Taras Berezhansky is Attila, opposite
Attila Sung in Italian with Natalie Aroyan as Odabella. Simone
Taras Berezhansky English surtitles. Piazzola performs as the Roman General,
Odabella
Natalie Aroyan Co-production by
Ezio. Diego Torre debuts another Verdi
Foresto Teatro alla Scala and tenor role as Odabella’s lover Foresto.
Diego Torre Opera Australia.
Ezio
Simone Piazzola
Uldino
Virgilio Marino
Pope Leo I
Gennadi Dubinsky
Opera Australia
Chorus
Opera Australia
Orchestra
A
Photo: Natalie Aroyan (Georges Antoni)
T T
V ER D I
I L A 11 | 12
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Conductor
Brian Castles-Onion
LA TRAVIATA
Based on an original
production by
Francesca Zambello
Director
Constantine Costi
Set Designer
Brian Thomson
V ER D I Costume Designer
Tess Schofield
Lighting Designer
John Rayment
Raise your glass, flutter those The 3.5-tonne chandelier sparkles with Choreographer
Opera Australia
Chorus
10,000 Swarovski crystals. The biggest scenes Shannon Burns
lashes. He’s staring at you, feature 70 performers on stage and party
Opera Australia
Orchestra
he’s singing for you… Are you
Violetta Valéry
boats in the harbour. Stacey Alleaume
Fleet Steps,
tempted?
(Mar 27, 29; Apr 1, 3, 5,
Verdi’s score offers flying melodies, rousing Mrs Macquaries Point,
8, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25)
drinking songs and heartbreaking duets. Jessica Nuccio
Sydney
Violetta is the life of every party. A courtesan Brian Castles-Onion conducts the opera, (Mar 28, 31; Apr 2, 4, 7, 9,
Evenings at 7:30pm
with a heart of gold, she’s free and free-spirited. with a live orchestra hidden under the stage. 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26)
Mar 27–Apr 26
Alfredo Germont
Could a little love change everything? Tuesday–Sunday except
Rising star Stacey Alleaume alternates with the Rame Lahaj
Good Friday, Apr 10
Experience the joy and heartache of the world’s vivacious Jessica Nuccio as the courtesan Violetta. (Mar 27, 29; Apr 1, 3, 5, 8,
11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25)
most popular opera at Sydney’s best night out. Rame Lahaj and Paul O’Neill share the role of the Paul O’Neill
There will be a relaxed
Fireworks light up the sky at every performance. charming Alfredo. Michael Honeyman and José performance on Apr 22.
(Mar 28, 31; Apr 2, 4, 7, 9,
See details on page 39.
A giant chandelier shimmers over the harbour Carbó play his father, Giorgio Germont, the man 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26)
Giorgio Germont
stage. Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is “the who threatens to destroy their happiness. Running time:
Michael Honeyman
ultimate Sydney experience” (Yahoo! Travel). Travel Associates Platinum Club (Mar 27, 29; Apr 1, 3, 5,
approximately 2 hours
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Make your evening extra special — drink and dine at the 8, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25)
In 2020, we present La Traviata: the story that José Carbó
one interval.
Travel Associates Platinum Club: an undercover pop-up
inspired Moulin Rouge. restaurant and bar with spectacular views overlooking (Mar 28, 31; Apr 2, 4, 7, 9,
Sung in Italian with
Sydney Harbour. Book by 10 December and enjoy these 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26)
Arrive early to enjoy drinks or dinner at one English and Simplified
special early-bird prices. Flora Bervoix
Chinese subtitles.
of the five pop-up bars and restaurants on site. Dominica Matthews
Pre-Performance Dinner: $190 Annina
Drink in the view as the setting sun glimmers Pre-Performance Buffet: $99
STRATEGIC AND
Danita Weatherstone GOVERNMENT SPONSOR
over the city skyline. Then take your seats in the For menus and more information visit Gastone de Letorières
comfortable grandstand to enjoy “a ravishing opera.org.au/harbour Nicholas Jones
visual spectacle” (Huffington Post). Baron Douphol
David Parkin
Marquis d’Obigny PRINCIPAL PATRON
Graeme Macfarlane
Doctor Grenvil
Christopher Hillier
Photo: Stacey Alleaume (Georges Antoni) 13 | 14
A I DA
This is a story of love so strong it defies enemy lines.
This is a story of a kingdom in triumph and a nation in chains.
This is a story of betrayal.
V ER D I
Conductor Opera Australia
Giampaolo Bisanti Chorus
(until Jul 21) Opera Australia
Tahu Matheson Orchestra
(from Jul 24)
Director & Joan Sutherland Theatre,
Choreographer Sydney Opera House
Davide Livermore
Revival Director Evenings at 7:30pm
Shane Placentino Jun 25, 27
Set Designer Jul 1, 6, 9, 11, 15, 18,
Giò Forma 21, 24, 28, 31
Costume Designer Aug 3, 5, 10
Gianluca Falaschi
Verdi’s monumental music makes this historic epic Lighting Designer Saturday matinees
an enduring favourite. Davide Livermore’s radiant John Rayment at 12:30pm
Video Designer Jul 4
production is a thrilling theatrical experience.
D-Wok Aug 8
Ten towering digital screens create ever-changing
Aida Running time:
floor-to-ceiling set pieces. Immersive digital video Leah Crocetto approximately 2 hours
design ranges from rich symbolism to vivid landscapes. (until Jul 21) and 50 minutes,
Elena Guseva including one interval.
Opulent costumes and props reflect the splendour (from Jul 24)
of Egypt at the height of its power. Together with Amneris Sung in Italian with
dramatic video, the massed grandeur of the famous Elena Gabouri English and Simplified
(until Jul 21) Chinese surtitles.
Triumphal March is a visual and musical feast. Agnieszka Rehlis
PRODUCTION PARTNER
(from Jul 24)
It’s “a captivating cinematic experience
Radamès
that fuses live performance and video.” Yonghoon Lee
— Time Out (until Jul 21)
Andeka Gorrotxategi
“As magnificent, jaw-dropping, gasp-enticing (from Jul 24)
and lavish a staging as you can imagine.” Amonasro
PRODUCTION PATRON
— The AU Review Warwick Fyfe
Ramfis
Roberto Scandiuzzi SUSAN &ISAAC WAKIL
Giampaolo Bisanti and Tahu Matheson conduct F O U N D A T I O N
(Jun 25, 27;
two magnificent casts. Sensational sopranos Leah Jul 1, 4, 6, 9, 11; Aug 3)
Crocetto and Elena Guseva perform as the enslaved Taras Berezhansky
princess, Aida. Elena Gabouri reprises her critically (Jul 15, 18, 21, 24,
acclaimed turn as Aida’s rival, Amneris, before 28, 31; Aug 5, 8, 10)
The King
Agnieszka Rehlis joins the cast. Gennadi Dubinsky
High Priestess
Yonghoon Lee is a powerful Radamès, the man Jane Ede
they both love, before Andeka Gorrotxategi joins Messenger
the cast, following his stunning Calàf in Turandot. Dean Bassett
Photo: (Georges Antoni) 15 | 16
Conductor Elizabeth I, Queen of England
NEW PRODUCTION
Paolo Carignani Jennifer Rowley
Director Sarah, Duchess
Davide Livermore of Nottingham
Set Designer Elena Maximova
Giò Forma Roberto Devereux
Costume Designer Atalla Ayan
Mariana Fracasso Duke of Nottingham
Lighting Designer Shane Lowrencev
John Rayment Lord Cecil
Digital Content Virgilio Marino
D-Wok Sir Walter Raleigh
Richard Anderson
Opera Australia
Chorus
Opera Australia
Orchestra
Joan Sutherland Theatre,
Sydney Opera House
Evenings at 7:30pm
Jun 30
Jul 4, 8, 13, 16
Saturday matinee
at 12:30pm
Jul 11
Running time:
approximately 2 hours
and 25 minutes,
including one interval.
Elizabeth ruled her country. Sung in Italian with
English surtitles.
But she couldn’t rule his heart. PRINCIPAL PATRON
Elizabeth has been the Virgin Queen too long.
She relishes the attention of a younger courtier:
the ambitious Roberto Devereux. But Devereux
stands accused of treason. Elizabeth has to
choose between her country and her heart.
This tale of love, lust and betrayal in the Tudor
royal court strays a long way from history, but
R O B E R T O
makes a sensational plot. Add Donizetti’s luxurious
music, a brilliant cast and an extraordinary new
production, and it becomes a must-see.
D E V E R E U X
Davide Livermore (Aida, Anna Bolena) incorporates
exciting digital technology to draw you into
Elizabeth’s world. Floor-to-ceiling LED panels move
D O N I ZE T T I across the stage to transform the set. Detailed
period costumes offer a glimpse into Tudor times.
Jennifer Rowley, a Metropolitan Opera favourite,
makes her debut as Elizabeth I. Elena Maximova is
her secret rival, Sarah. Attala Ayan performs as the
ill-fated title character. Paolo Carignani conducts.
Photo: (Georges Antoni) 17 | 18Conductor Rachel Joan Sutherland Theatre,
NEW PRODUCTION
Guillaume Tourniaire Natalie Aroyan Sydney Opera House
Director Princess Eudoxie
Olivier Py Stacey Alleaume Evenings at 7pm
Revival Director Eléazar Jul 14, 23, 30
Daniel Izzo Diego Torre Aug 1, 7
Set & Costume Designer Prince Léopold
Pierre-André Weitz Shanul Sharma Saturday matinee
Lighting Designer Cardinal de Brogni at 12pm
Bertrand Killy Roberto Scandiuzzi Jul 18
Ruggiero
Gennadi Dubinsky Running time:
Albert approximately 3 hours
Richard Anderson and 15 minutes,
Herald including one interval.
David Parkin
Sung in French with
Opera Australia English surtitles.
Chorus
Opera Australia Co-production by
Orchestra Opéra de Lyon and
Opera Australia.
PRODUCTION PATRON
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
La Juive
La Juive Donor Circle
Can love ever
drive out hatred?
HALÉV Y
A young couple begin a dangerous, passionate Set in 1930s France with elegant, monochromatic
affair. In their world, a Jew cannot love a Christian. costumes, the production offers glimpses of the
The punishment is death. When it all comes out, Holocaust to come. Impressive rotating sets fill
Rachel faces two impossible choices. Deny her love, the stage with a dark grandeur.
and save her lover. Deny her God, and save herself.
The score offers audiences the rare treat of two
Secrets, sex and bitter religious rivalries lead to sopranos, two tenors and a world-class bass in
human tragedy on a grand scale. leading roles, as well as many dramatic crowd scenes.
This is a rare chance to revel in the gorgeous music Young sopranos Natalie Aroyan and Stacey
of one of the grand French operas. From stunning Alleaume perform as Rachel and Princess Eudoxie.
sacred choruses to impassioned arias, Halévy’s They both love the conflicted Prince Léopold
epic opera is a treat. (Shanul Sharma). Diego Torre is an impassioned
Eléazar, Rachel’s father. He faces off against Roberto
Director Olivier Py’s production is a moving look
Scandiuzzi as the powerful Cardinal de Brogni.
at love and persecution.
Photo: Natalie Aroyan (Georges Antoni) 19 | 20Eugene
Conductor Opera Australia
Carlo Montanaro Chorus
Director Opera Australia
Kasper Holten Orchestra
Revival Director
Onegin
Constantine Costi Joan Sutherland Theatre,
Set Designer Sydney Opera House
Mia Stensgaard
Costume Designer Evenings at 7:30pm
Katrina Lindsay Jul 25, 27, 29
Lighting Designer Aug 4, 6, 8
Wolfgang Goebbel
Video Designer Saturday matinee
Leo Warner for at 12pm
TCH A I KOV S K Y 59 Productions Aug 1
Choreographer
Signe Fabricius Running time:
Revival Choreographer approximately 3 hours,
Miles Hoare including one interval.
Tatyana Sung in Russian with
Nicole Car English surtitles.
Onegin
Etienne Dupuis Co-production with
Lensky the Royal Opera House,
Liparit Avetisyan Covent Garden, London
Olga and Fondazione Teatro
Sian Sharp Regio, Turin and
Gremin Opera Australia.
Daniel Sumegi
Madame Larina
Dominica Matthews
Filippyevna
Agnes Sarkis
Monsieur Triquet
Virgilio Marino
Zaretsky
Richard Anderson
In restless youth, Tatyana is a dreamer, lost in romantic
stories. When the dashing Eugene
Nicole Car reprises her astonishing
performance as Tatyana. This is the
adolescent gloom Onegin walks into her world, she role that made her a star, both at home
she was waiting… feels her own love story beginning. and abroad. She performs opposite
but for whom? But Onegin rejects her passion. her husband, Etienne Dupuis, in a pairing
sure to be rich with chemistry.
Eugene Onegin is the journey from
what could be to what might have Carlo Montanaro conducts one of
He loves her not, been. Between lies tragedy. Tchaikovsky’s most celebrated works. The
he loves her! Yet Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous opera is
a study in reminiscence and regret.
Romantic score adds layers of emotion
to Pushkin’s tale of unrequited love.
too late, too long, Kasper Holten’s “hyper-intelligent,
regret, regret. deeply moving production” (Limelight)
brings memory to the fore. Through
flashback, Tatyana and Onegin watch
their younger selves make choices that
will haunt their lives. As memories pile
up on stage, the effect is devastating.
Photo: Nicole Car (Lisa Tomasetti) 21 | 22John Berry and Anthony Lilley for Scenario Two Ltd & Karl Sydow present Wander through Italy with Renée Fleming Book by Joan Sutherland Theatre,
NEW PRODUCTION
in Broadway hit The Light in the Piazza. Craig Lucas Sydney Opera House
Music and Lyrics by
Margaret and her daughter Clara are taking Adam Guettel Evenings at 7:30pm
Director Aug 14, 15, 17, 18, 20,
in the wonders of Florence during a languid Daniel Evans 21, 22
1950s summer. A windborne hat sparks an Conductor
intense romance between Clara and local Kimberly Grigsby Saturday matinees
dreamer Fabrizio. But Clara isn’t quite what Designer at 1pm
Robert Jones Aug 15, 22
she appears, and soon they must confront a Costume Designer
secret kept in the shadows for far too long. Brigitte Reiffenstuel Running time:
Lighting Designer approximately 1 hour
Four-time Grammy Award winner Renée Mark Henderson and 40 minutes,
Fleming stars alongside screen and stage star Sound Designer including one interval.
Alex Jennings, who returns to Sydney after Mick Potter
Associate Director Performed in English.
his stand-out performance in My Fair Lady. Neil Robinson
This enchanting Broadway musical won six This production was
Opera Australia originally created
Tony Awards, including Best Original Score. Orchestra by Scenario Two Ltd.
Multiple Olivier Award winner Daniel PRODUCTION PARTNER
Evans directs this semi-staged production,
including sumptuous costumes.
Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe. Produced by arrangement with Turner Entertainment Co.
owner of the original motion picture “Light in The Piazza”. Based on the novel by Elizabeth Spencer. 23 | 24NEW PRODUCTION
Opera Australia and John Frost in association
with Hal Luftig and Jana Robbins present the
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s production
of A Fidler afn Dakh (Fiddler on the Roof).
Based on Sholem Joan Sutherland Theatre,
Aleichem’s stories Sydney Opera House
by special permission
of Arnold Perl. Sep 10–Oct 31
Book by Tuesday–Saturday
Joseph Stein evenings at 7:30pm
Music by
Jerry Bock Wednesday and
Lyrics by
Sheldon Harnick
Saturday matinees
at 1pm
The language of love.
Yiddish Translation by
Shraga Friedman
Sunday matinees
at 3pm
The sound of tradition.
Originally Produced on
the New York Stage by Please note:
Harold Prince the performance schedule
Original New York may differ on certain Experience Fiddler on the Roof (A Fidler afn Dakh) in a new way —
Stage Production dates. See the calendar
Directed & on page 40 for details. performed in Yiddish, the language of Tevye and his family!
Choreographed by
Jerome Robbins Running time:
Following sold-out seasons in New York, and Drama Desk and Outer
approximately 3 hours, Critics Circle awards for Best Musical Revival, we’re delighted to present
Director including one interval. Australian audiences with this unique, authentic language version of
Joel Grey a much-loved musical theatre classic.
PERFORMED IN YIDDISH WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES
Musical Staging & Performed in Yiddish
New Choreography with English surtitles. With direction by Oscar and Tony Award winner Joel Grey, A Fidler afn
Stas´ Kmiec´
Musical Supervisor
Dakh “strikes a deep emotional chord” and “offers a kind of authenticity
Zalmen Mlotek no other American Fiddler ever has” (New York Times).
Set Designer
Beowulf Boritt Fiddler on the Roof has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences
Costume Designer around the world for over 55 years with its humour, warmth and honesty.
Ann Hould-Ward It follows the heart-warming journey of a family whose traditions are
Wig & Hair Designer
turned upside down as the modern world starts to affect life in their idyllic
Tom Watson
Lighting Designer village. This classic tale is a celebration of life, love, family, and ultimately
Peter Kaczorowski a story of hope.
Sound Designer
Dan Moses Schreier One of the most renowned musicals of all time, the original Broadway
production was directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. With
a book by Joseph Stein and based on Sholem Aleichem’s classic Yiddish
stories, Fiddler on the Roof ’s celebrated score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon
Harnick features songs including ‘Traditsye’ (‘Tradition’), ‘Mattshmaker’
(‘Matchmaker’) and ‘Ven Ikh Bin A Rotshild’ (‘If I Were A Rich Man’).
Don’t miss the beloved story of a community and its struggle to balance
traditions and desires in a changing world. The little town of Anatevka
will bustle like you’ve never heard it before.
25 | 26Book and lyrics by Sydney Lyric Theatre,
Marsha Norman 55 Pirrama Road
Music by Pyrmont
Lucy Simon
Based on the novel by Aug 4–Sep 6
Frances Hodgson
Burnett Wednesday–Saturday
evenings at 7:30pm
Director
Susan H. Schulman Tuesday, Wednesday
Choreographer and Sunday matinees
Michael Lichtefeld at 1pm
Set Designer Saturday matinees
Heidi Ettinger at 2pm
Music Supervisor
Guy Simpson Please note:
the performance
schedule may differ on
certain dates. See the
calendar on page 40
for details.
Running time:
approximately 2 hours
and 30 minutes, including
one interval.
Performed in English.
Somewhere someone buried the key.
The key to life.
The key that opens the hidden door to…
When it premiered on Broadway in 1991, The sumptuous score contains a raft of
The Secret Garden took New York by storm. wonderful songs, including ‘A Bit of Earth’,
Tony Awards, national tours and international ‘Show Me the Key’, and the unforgettable
productions all followed. Now, for the first ‘Lily’s Eyes’.
time in 25 years, this sensational musical
With our co-producing partner John Frost,
returns to Australia in all its glory.
we are delighted to re-assemble the original
The famous novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett Broadway creative team of director
on which the musical is based is known and Susan H. Schulman, choreographer Michael
loved by many. This heart-warming story Lichtefeld, and designer Heidi Ettinger
comes to life on stage with the same magical to unlock The Secret Garden for a new
qualities, and rewards audiences with its generation of music theatre lovers.
sophisticated take on this literary classic.
Mary Lennox arrives at her uncle’s home to
find distant grieving relatives and an uncared-
for garden. The story centres around the
orphaned Mary as she and a young gardener
breathe new life into the secret garden.
Mary blossoms too, and through this she
tends to all the hearts around her.
27 | 28Set out on the road trip of a lifetime with a spunky Musical Directors Please note: the schedule
NEW PRODUCTION
runaway teenager, two hippies, a wily Uncle, and Kuckles (Patrick Bin differs on certain dates.
Amat, Gary Gower, Please see the calendar
a German priest. By the time you shake the red Michael Mavromatis, on page 39 for details.
dust from your feet, you’ll know what it means Stephen Pigram)
to come home. Indigenous Advisor Please note: this production
Michael Mavromatis contains strong language, adult
Jimmy Chi’s coming-of-age musical Bran Nue Dae Director themes and sexual references.
is an exuberant ride through 1960s Western Andrew Ross
Associate Director Running time: approximately
Australia. Young Willie hitchhikes his way from Naomi Pigram 2 hours and 20 minutes,
mission school back to Broome, determined Set & Costume Designer including one interval.
to win the heart of the girl he left behind. Mark Thompson
Choreographer Sung in English.
A feel-good mash-up of rock-and-roll, gospel, Tara Gower
country and blues music made this first-ever Lighting Designer This production is commissioned
Mark Howett by the Opera Conference,
Aboriginal musical a sparkling success in 1990. Sound Designer Australia’s national partnership
The stage is a recreation of the historic Sun Michael Waters of professional opera companies.
Pictures open-air cinema in Broome, and the Riverside Theatre, A CO-PRESENTATION WITH
costumes are delightfully nostalgic. Corner Market & Church St,
Parramatta
Chi’s semi-autobiographical musical is packed
with humour and hope. It’s a story for all Australians, Jan 17–Feb 1
the late musician said. “It is my story but it is also
Tuesday–Saturday
yours and everybody else you know who seeks love evenings at 7:30pm
and happiness in a world clouded by injustice.”
Wednesday and
Thursday matinees
at 1pm
Saturday matinees
at 2pm
Sunday matinees
at 3pm
BY JIMMY CHI AND KUCKLES
Photo: (Johan Persson) 29 | 30Carmen
How I yearned to be good — how Conductor Opera Australia N AT I O N A L TO U R Carmen is the femme Director
NEW PRODUCTION
NEW PRODUCTION
Warwick Stengards Orchestra fatale you can’t forget. Matthew Barclay
I tried. But all that was good in me Director
Tabatha McFadyen The Opera Centre, In Bizet’s famous opera,
Set & Costume
Designer
died with a girl in a summer hat. Set & Costume Designer
Mark Thompson
Surry Hills
she sings her sensual Anna Cordingley
Lighting Designer
Evenings at 7pm Habanera and lures Don Paul Jackson
Rembrandt van Rijn Sep 16, 17, 18, 19 José into her world. He Orchestration
Richard Anderson B I ZE T gives up everything to Robert Andrew
Saskia van Uylenburgh / Running time: Greene
Hendrickje Stoffels approximately follow her. But Carmen’s
Taryn Fiebig 75 minutes, wandering eye has already Canberra Theatre
Geertje Dircx with no interval. found a new lover: the Centre
Rembrandt’s Wife
Agnes Sarkis dashing bullfighter Sep 3–5
Govert Flinck / Sung in English.
Torquinius / Escamillo. You can add
Judge / Councillor performances at
Benjamin Rasheed
Don José’s jealousy is Canberra Theatre
A N D R E W FO R D A N D SU E S M I T H fierce. Escamillo’s passion Centre to your
is strong. In a gripping subscription package.
finale, Carmen must face See page 41 for prices.
her fate. NSW Tour Dates
Experience the thrilling Aug 1–Sep 8
Rembrandt was famous for his portraits: Spanish colour and Armidale
rosy cheeks, smiling women, luscious rhythms of Bizet’s Bathurst
naked curves. He lived with his wife, vibrant score with Broken Hill
Casino
Saskia, in love and luxury. Hers is the Opera Australia’s
Dubbo
plump face that smiles out of so many singers, live chamber Griffith
of his works. orchestra and a children’s Murwillumbah
chorus drawn from Newcastle
But as an old man, Rembrandt did Orange
the local community. Parramatta
not paint laughing women. He died
This new production Penrith
alone, destitute. The women he loved
includes gorgeous sets Port Macquarie
— his wife, his mistress, and his last Tamworth
and vintage-inspired
muse — were dead and gone. One to Wagga Wagga
costumes. Wollongong
consumption, one to the plague, one
confined without cause to an insane You can hear classics
For booking details
asylum at his own bidding. such as the Habanera and and tour dates visit
the Toreador Song just opera.org.au/on-tour
Discover this extraordinary story in the as Bizet meant them —
first revival of this 2009 chamber opera loud, live and completely Running time:
by Andrew Ford and Sue Smith. approximately 2 hours
unamplified. and 35 minutes,
For decades, Andrew Ford has Our 25th-anniversary
with one interval.
championed music in cars and living tour of Carmen marks Sung in French with
rooms as host of the ABC’s Music Show. a quarter century of English surtitles.
Now you can hear one of his own works, touring the world’s best
with a poignant libretto by playwright operas across Australia.
This production is
supported by the Opera
and screenwriter Sue Smith (Saving Mr
Conference, Australia’s
Banks, Hydra). national partnership
of professional opera
Warwick Stengards conducts this lyrical companies.
work featuring a nine-piece ensemble.
NATIONAL TOUR
Richard Anderson is the embattled LEADING PARTNER
painter. Taryn Fiebig performs as Saskia
and as Rembrandt’s maid and muse,
Hendrickje. Agnes Sarkis performs
as his mistress, Geertje.
A new production by director Tabatha PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
McFadyen invites you into the Opera
Australia scenery workshop, where vast
sets and ingenious props take shape.
Photo: (Jake Terrey) Photo: (Georges Antoni) 31 | 32A ruthless woman with Conductor
PINCHGUT OPERA 2020 SEASON
Carlo Montanaro
a secret son. Lucrezia Borgia
A jealous husband bent Jessica Pratt
OPERAS
Maffio Orsini CAITLIN HULCUP JAKE ARDITTI
on vengeance. Varduhi Abrahamyan
Gennaro
CYRIL AUVITY
ALEXANDRA OOMENS
EMMA PEARSON
TARYN FIEBIG
A young orphan, whose Giuseppe Gipali ANDREW FINDEN
ADRIAN TAMBURINI
CARLO VISTOLI
WADE KERNOT
Duke Alfonso
loyalty will cost him his life. Michael Honeyman conducted by conducted by
Rustighello ERIN HELYARD ERIN HELYARD
Virgilio Marino
Opera Australia
Chorus
Opera Australia
Orchestra
Sydney Town Hall,
George Street
Thursday evening
at 7pm
Oct 8
Saturday matinee
at 1pm
Oct 10
Running time:
approximately 2 hours
and 30 minutes,
In concert with one interval.
MÉDÉE RINALDO
LUCREZIA Sung in Italian with
English surtitles.
BORGIA
D O N I ZE T T I
BY CHARPENTIER BY HANDEL
JUNE 18–23 DECEMBER 3–9
CONCERTS
MONTEVERDI PURCELL AND
It’s got poison and betrayals galore. But
the best reason to see Lucrezia Borgia
After her triumph with Lucia di
Lammermoor in 2018, Jessica Pratt
AND GABRIELI CHARPENTIER
Photography: Boy/Girl
THE SPLENDOUR OF VENICE COME YE SONS OF ART
in concert is to bask in the skills of an performs the title role of Lucrezia
extraordinary soprano. Impossible trills Borgia (including the infamous final
SUNDAY 26 APRIL 1PM & 5PM SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 5PM
and stratospheric notes make this classic aria) in concert. SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 5PM
Donizetti an important conquest for the
Carlo Montanaro conducts a wonderful
best coloratura sopranos.
cast, including Giuseppe Gipali as
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including the famed boards of La Scala. intimate acoustic of the Town Hall.
33 | 34Friday 16 October BRISBANE, QUEENSL AND Come on an exhilarating adventure Towering, moving digital panels create Lyric Theatre,
NEW PRODUCTION
at 7:30pm with men and maidens, gods and giants, an immersive virtual world. Astonishing Queensland
Performing Arts Centre
City Recital Hall, dragons and dwarves. As greed and costumes and props imagine an
T H E
Angel Place violence threaten to destroy the heavens unknown future. Nov 10–Dec 5
and earth, a glimmer of hope rises from
Book tickets in French conductor Philippe Auguin Sung in German with
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Chen.
WAG N ER In 2020, he’ll explore Wagner’s legendary
tale through a futuristic lens. His global
vision imagines a parallel universe where
many cultures walk together.
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Andrew McKinnon in association
with Opera Australia presents
Joseph Calleja —
The Maltese Tenor UNIVERSITY PARTNER
Joseph Calleja is one in The Last Night of the
of the most exciting lyric Proms at The Royal Albert
tenors in the world today. Hall was nothing short
of electrifying. PRESENTING PARTNERS
Blessed with a golden-
age voice which routinely In this, his eagerly
inspires comparisons to anticipated debut Australian
legendary singers from tour, the Maltese-born
earlier eras, Calleja is now singer described as the
a star at all the world’s young Pavarotti will be
greatest opera houses joined by two of Australia’s
and concert halls. best-loved artists, soprano
Amelia Farrugia, who is also
His extensive discography
of Maltese heritage, and TRAVEL PARTNER
for Decca Classics includes
internationally acclaimed
a thrilling Verdi album and
pianist Piers Lane, for an
a hugely popular tribute
unforgettable performance.
to Mario Lanza, while his
performance of Puccini’s
famous ‘Nessun dorma’
Photo: © DECCA / Simon Fowler Photo: (Jake Terrey) 35 | 36Mazda Support Us
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Photo: (Ben Symons) 37 | 38Sydney Season Calendar 2020
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jul
Aida 7:30pm Devereux 7:30pm Aida 7:30pm Devereux 12:30pm
(audio described) (talk 11:45am)
Aida 7:30pm
(talk 6:45pm)
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
DECEMBER 30 31 JANUARY 1 2 3 4 5 Devereux 7:30pm La Juive 7pm Aida 7:30pm Devereux 7:30pm La Juive 12pm
Jan
NYE Gala 7:45pm La Bohème 7:30pm La Bohème 7:30pm La Bohème 7:30pm (talk 6:45pm) (for one) (talk 11:15am)
La Bohème 7:45pm Aida 7:30pm
(talk 6:45pm)
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
La Bohème 7:30pm La Bohème 7:30pm La Bohème 7:30pm La Bohème 7:30pm Carmen 7:30pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Aida 7:30pm La Juive 7pm Aida 7:30pm Eugene Onegin 7:30pm
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 1 2
La Bohème 7:30pm Carmen 7:30pm La Bohème 7:30pm La Bohème 12:30pm Bran Nue Dae 3pm
Eugene Onegin 7:30pm Aida 7:30pm Eugene Onegin 7:30pm La Juive 7pm Aida 7:30pm Eugene Onegin 12pm
(for one)
(talk 11:15am)
Bran Nue Dae 2pm
Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm (audio described)
Carmen 7:30pm
La Juive 7pm
Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm
(talk 6:15pm)
Domain 8pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Aug
Carmen 7:30pm La Bohème 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 1pm La Bohème 7:30pm Don Giovanni 7pm Carmen 12:30pm Bran Nue Dae 3pm Aida 7:30pm Secret Garden 7pm Secret Garden 1pm Eugene Onegin 7:30pm La Juive 7pm Aida 12:30pm Secret Garden 1pm
(relaxed) Carmen 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm (talk 11:45am) Aida 7:30pm (for one) Secret Garden 7:30pm (talk 11:45am) (for one)
Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 2pm Secret Garden 7:30pm Secret Garden 7:30pm Secret Garden 2pm
Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm Eugene Onegin 7:30pm Eugene Onegin 7:30pm
La Bohème 7:30pm
(talk 6:45pm) (talk 6:45pm)
Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm Secret Garden 7:30pm
27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
La Bohème 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 1pm Bran Nue Dae 1pm Carmen 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 2pm Aida 7:30pm Secret Garden 1pm Secret Garden 1pm Secret Garden 7:30pm Piazza 7:30pm Piazza 1pm Secret Garden 1pm
(for one) Don Giovanni 7pm La Bohème 7:30pm (for one) Don Giovanni 7pm Secret Garden 7:30pm Secret Garden 2pm
Secret Garden 7:30pm Piazza 7:30pm
Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm Bran Nue Dae 7:30pm
Secret Garden 7:30pm
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Feb
Don Giovanni 7pm Carmen 7:30pm Don Giovanni 7pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
(for one) Piazza 7:30pm Secret Garden 1pm Secret Garden 1pm Piazza 7:30pm Piazza 7:30pm Piazza 1pm Secret Garden 1pm
Piazza 7:30pm Secret Garden 7:30pm (for one) Secret Garden 7:30pm (audio described)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Secret Garden 7:30pm Secret Garden 2pm
Faust 7pm Don Giovanni 7pm Carmen 7:30pm Don Giovanni 7pm Faust 7pm Don Giovanni 12pm Piazza 7:30pm
(talk 6:15pm) (talk 11:15am) Secret Garden 7:30pm
Carmen 7:30pm
(talk 6:45pm) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Secret Garden 1pm Secret Garden 1pm Secret Garden 7:30pm Secret Garden 7:30pm Secret Garden 2pm Secret Garden 1pm
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Secret Garden 7:30pm Secret Garden 7:30pm
Don Giovanni 7pm Carmen 7:30pm Don Giovanni 7pm Faust 7pm Don Giovanni 7pm Faust 12:30pm
(for one) (talk 6:15pm) (talk 11:45am) 31 SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6
Sep
(audio described) Secret Garden 1pm Secret Garden 1pm Carmen 7:30pm Carmen 7:30pm Carmen 1pm Secret Garden 1pm
Carmen 7:30pm Secret Garden 7:30pm (Canberra) (Canberra) (Canberra)
Secret Garden 7:30pm Secret Garden 2pm
24 25 26 27 28 29 MARCH 1 Secret Garden 7:30pm Carmen 7:30pm
Carmen 7:30pm Don Giovanni 7pm Faust 7pm Don Giovanni 7pm Carmen 7:30pm Faust 7pm (Canberra)
(talk 6:45pm) Secret Garden 7:30pm
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Mar
Carmen 7:30pm Faust 7pm Carmen 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Pinchgut —
Pinchgut — Purcell / Charpentier
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Purcell / Charpentier Concert 5pm
Carmen 7:30pm Faust 7pm Attila 7:30pm Carmen 7:30pm Attila 7:30pm Concert 5pm Fiddler 3pm
(for one) Fiddler 7:30pm
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Carmen 7:30pm Attila 7:30pm Carmen 7:30pm Attila 7:30pm Carmen 7:30pm Attila 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Rembrandt’s Wife 7pm Rembrandt’s Wife 7pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 3pm
(talk 6:45pm) Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Rembrandt’s Wife 7pm
Rembrandt’s Wife 7pm
Fiddler 7:30pm
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Fiddler 7:30pm
Carmen 7:30pm Attila 7:30pm Carmen 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Attila 12:30pm Harbour 7:30pm
(talk 11:45am) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Harbour 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 3pm
Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm
30 31 APRIL 1 2 3 4 5
Apr
Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm 28 29 30 OCTOBER 1 2 3 4
Oct
Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 3pm
Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Lucrezia Borgia 7pm Fiddler 7:30pm Lucrezia Borgia 1pm Fiddler 3pm
Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Fiddler 7:30pm
Fiddler 7:30pm
Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 7:30pm Joseph Calleja 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 3pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm
Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Harbour 7:30pm Pinchgut — Venice Fiddler 7:30pm
(relaxed) Concert 1pm, 5pm
Harbour 7:30pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 3pm
JUNE 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm
Jun
Pinchgut — Médée 7pm Pinchgut — Médée 2pm Pinchgut — Médée 5pm
26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 1
Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 1pm
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Fiddler 7:30pm Fiddler 7:30pm
Pinchgut — Médée 7pm Aida 7:30pm Aida 7:30pm
Dec 30 DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6
29 30 JULY 1 2 3 4 5 Pinchgut — Rinaldo 7pm Pinchgut — Rinaldo 2pm Pinchgut — Rinaldo 5pm
Devereux 7:30pm Aida 7:30pm Aida 12:30pm
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
(for one) Devereux 7:30pm
Pinchgut — Rinaldo 7pm Pinchgut — Rinaldo 7pm
Relaxed (Jan 21 and Apr 22) — A relaxed performance is designed to ensure guests with disability and their families, or anyone who may
benefit from a more relaxed environment, can more fully enjoy the performance experience together. This can include people on the autism Talk — join us in the Northern Foyer 45 minutes before this performance to hear Opening night
spectrum, anyone with sensory or cognitive considerations, people with dementia, families, or any individuals who prefer to watch the a member of Opera Australia’s artistic team share their insights into the opera.
performance in a more flexible setting. Anyone can benefit. Guests are welcome to come and go from their seats during the performance For one — come to the opera by yourself and we’ll make sure you’re not alone. See details on page 43. 39 | 40
to make the evening more accommodating for persons with disability to facilitate any accessibility considerations they may require. Audio described — see details on page 43.Prices Fiddler on the Roof
CHOOSE BETWEEN 3 AND 5 PRODUCTIONS
TO RECEIVE THESE DISCOUNTED PRICES
CHOOSE 6 OR MORE PRODUCTIONS
TO RECEIVE THESE DISCOUNTED PRICES
TUESDAY–FRIDAY EVENINGS TUESDAY–FRIDAY EVENINGS
at the Sydney Opera House
P A B C* P A B C*
CHOOSE BETWEEN 3 AND 5 PRODUCTIONS CHOOSE 6 OR MORE PRODUCTIONS FULL PRICE 207 135 99 90 184 120 88 80
TO RECEIVE THESE DISCOUNTED PRICES TO RECEIVE THESE DISCOUNTED PRICES
PENSIONER & UNDER 30 207 125 89 64 184 110 78 59
La Bohème, Carmen, Don
SATURDAY EVENINGS SATURDAY EVENINGS
Giovanni, Faust, Attila, Aida,
Roberto Devereux, Eugene MONDAY–FRIDAY MONDAY–FRIDAY P A B C* P A B C*
Onegin, La Juive, The Light in the FULL PRICE, PENSIONER 225 180 117 90 200 160 104 80
Piazza at the Sydney Opera House
SATURDAY & SUNDAY MATINEES SATURDAY & SUNDAY MATINEES
P A B C D E P A B C D E
P A B C* P A B C*
FULL PRICE 299 257 209 154 89 71 268 228 186 137 79 63
FULL PRICE 225 180 117 90 200 160 104 80
PENSIONER 269 231 188 139 80 64 241 205 167 123 71 57 PENSIONER & UNDER 30 225 170 117 90 200 150 104 80
SATURDAY SATURDAY WEDNESDAY MATINEES WEDNESDAY MATINEES
P A B C D E P A B C D E P A B C* P A B C*
FULL PRICE 332 275 226 165 113 81 295 245 201 146 101 72 FULL PRICE 162 126 99 63 144 113 89 57
PENSIONER 299 248 203 149 102 73 266 221 181 131 91 65 PENSIONER & UNDER 30 162 116 89 63 144 105 81 57
The Opera Gala and The Secret Garden
OPERA GALA OR LA BOHÈME OPERA GALA OR LA BOHÈME TUESDAY–FRIDAY TUESDAY–FRIDAY
La Bohème on NYE at the Sydney Lyric Theatre
P A B C P A B C P A B C P A B C
FULL PRICE 449 395 341 269 399 351 303 239 FULL PRICE 117 99 81 72 104 88 72 64
La Traviata on Sydney Harbour SUNDAY–FRIDAY SUNDAY–FRIDAY PENSIONER 117 89 71 67 104 78 62 62
P A B C D P A B C D SATURDAY EVENING SATURDAY EVENING
FULL PRICE 299 257 209 154 89 268 228 186 137 79 P A B C P A B C
PENSIONER 269 231 188 139 80 241 205 167 123 71 FULL PRICE 135 109 90 81 120 97 80 72
SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY MATINEES SATURDAY & SUNDAY MATINEES
P A B C D P A B C D P A B C P A B C
FULL PRICE 332 275 226 165 113 295 245 201 146 101 FULL PRICE 135 109 90 81 120 97 80 72
PENSIONER 299 248 203 149 102 266 221 181 131 91 PENSIONER 135 99 90 81 120 87 80 72
Lucrezia Borgia in Concert *C Reserve is restricted view for Fiddler on the Roof
ALL PERFORMANCES ALL PERFORMANCES
at the Sydney Town Hall
P A B C P A B C
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR OPERA AUSTRALIA SUBSCRIBERS
FULL PRICE 176 140 86 59 156 124 76 52 Buy a subscription of three or more Opera Australia productions to receive discounts to these performances.
PENSIONER 158 126 77 53 140 112 68 47
Pinchgut Opera: Pinchgut Opera:
Rembrandt’s Wife Médée, Rinaldo MONDAY–FRIDAY Venice Concert
ALL PERFORMANCES ALL PERFORMANCES ALL PERFORMANCES
at the Opera Centre (City Recital Hall) (The Great Hall,
FULL PRICE 80 71 P A B C D E University of Sydney)
PENSIONER 72 64 FULL PRICE 182 152 124 89 62 50 P A B
Bran Nue Dae FULL PRICE 116 107 89
TUESDAY–FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY TUESDAY–FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY SATURDAY
at Riverside Parramatta Joseph Calleja
P A B C D E
OCTOBER 16
P A B P A B P A B P A B 191 161 133 98 71 53 (City Recital Hall)
FULL PRICE 90 72 54 90 81 63 80 64 48 80 72 56 P A
SUNDAY
PENSIONER 90 62 44 90 71 63 80 54 38 80 62 56 FULL PRICE / PENSIONER 199 149
P A B C D E
Carmen FULL PRICE 196 166 138 103 76 58
ALL PERFORMANCES ALL PERFORMANCES
at Canberra Theatre Centre
P A B C P A B C Pinchgut Opera:
Purcell & Charpentier
FULL PRICE 117 108 81 63 104 96 72 56 ALL PERFORMANCES
Concert
PENSIONER 117 99 72 63 104 79 58 50 (City Recital Hall)
P A B C D E
Under 30 Subscription FULL PRICE 143 134 120 83 61 50
If you’re under 30 and choose three shows, you can buy a B or C reserve seat for just $68 to any performance of La Bohème, Carmen,
Don Giovanni, Faust, Attila, Aida, Roberto Devereux, La Juive, Eugene Onegin, The Light in the Piazza, La Traviata on Sydney Harbour, P = Premium Reserve, A = A Reserve, B = B Reserve, C = C Reserve, D = D Reserve, E = E Reserve
Lucrezia Borgia and The Secret Garden. For more under 30 prices for other performances or in other reserves visit opera.org.au/subscribe For seating maps of the theatres, visit opera.org.au/theatres 41 | 42You can also read
