Opera Australia’s presentation of Sydney Opera House – The Opera, originally known as The Eighth Wonder opened on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House last week. Our reviewer commented “This is a remarkable opera that deserves to be heard and seen more often. From the exotic pyramids of Mexico to the snowy forests of…
The Eighth Wonder, Opera Australia Forecourt, Sydney Opera House October 28, 2016 Written by Deen Hamaker This new production of Alan John and Dennis Watkins’ opera is the first since the original 1995 production was revived in 2000 for the Olympics Arts Festival. It has been too long between outings. This is a remarkable opera…
The Willoughby Symphony presents Night at the Opera: Verdi Gala, conducted by Chief Conductor Dr Nicholas Milton, recently appointed as General Music Director and Chief Conductor of the State Theater of Saarland, Germany (Saarländischen Staatstheater). In the programme is a line-up of overtures, arias and choruses from the operas of Verdi. The Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir…