Opera Australia and Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour launch their 2016 production of Puccini’s Turandot this week on March 24. It runs till April 24. The final rehearsals are in full swing – and here’s a taste of what to expect (scroll down to see all 6 images): Images courtesy Opera Australia.
Opera Australia has unveiled the spectacular stage for this year’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production of Puccini’s Turandot, with two huge feature pieces dominating the over-water stage. With set and costumes designed by Dan Potra and directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, the set will feature a giant 9m high and 60m long dragon incorporating images of…
The Magic Flute – W. A. Mozart Opera Australia, 7 January 2016 Joan Sutherland Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House. Julie Taymor’s 2005 New York Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute was first adapted for Sydney in 2012 and is now having its fourth series of performances in Opera Australia’s summer season. It is…