The Chimney Sweep (Der Rauchfangkehrer) Musikalisches Lustspiel in three acts by Antonio Salieri, libretto by Joseph Leopold Auenbrugger. Performed in the vernacular. City Recital Hall, Monday July 7th 2014. Pinchgut Opera. At a time when opera companies are wringing their hands over budgets and trimming expenses back to the core, Sydney’s Pinchgut Opera has made a courageous venture in presenting for the first…
After the stunning success of Cavalli’s Giasone in December 2013 and already into its second decade of uncompromisingly superb productions, Pinchgut Opera presents its first ever mid-winter production, The Chimney Sweep (Der Rauchfangkehrer) by Antonio Salieri. Conducted once more by the electrifying Erin Helyard, and directed by Mark Gaal, Pinchgut audiences again have the opportunity to hear a rarely…
Soprano Amelia Farrugia pays tribute to Joan Sutherland, June Bronhill and Nellie Melba in Home! Sweet Home! Aussie Opera Divas, the second concert of the popular Live at Lunch series curated by Jane Rutter. Performing favourites by Lehar, Delibes, Offenbach, Verdi, Puccini and Massenet, Amelia will be joined by pianist Chris Cartner and flautist…