Opera Australia’s production of Albert Herring opened in Sydney last week. Set in 1900, the sepia tones of the sets and costumes designed by Roger Butlin have been newly lit by Nigel Levings and retain the feeling of nineteenth century photographs. Scroll down to see all 8 images. Images by Branco Gaica, courtesy Opera Australia.
Albert Herring – Benjamin Britten Opera Australia, 16 August 2013 Amid the flurry of celebrations for this year’s Verdi and Wagner bicentenaries the centenary of the birth of Benjamin Britten has been overshadowed. Opera Australia is commemorating it with a revival of John Cox’s 1976 production of Albert Herring – probably the earliest production to…
Willoughby Symphony presents an innovative multimedia performance The Planets, in which the live orchestral performance combines with a vivid visual accompaniment. Conducted by Opera Australia’s Associate Musical Director, Anthony Legge, the concert will begin with Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony, followed by Holst’s The Planets – a suite of seven movements each of which is named after and expresses the character of each…