At the core of Stravinsky’s great opera, The Rake’s Progress, is a battle between good and evil. Inspired by a series of 18th century paintings by William Hogarth, Stravinsky’s opera depicts the tumultuous journey of Tom Rakewell from man to monster. Acclaimed Director John Bell (Bell Shakespeare) works with Music Director Richard Gill who will conduct this timeless story of love, morality and forgiveness.
Opening with an idyllic duet between Tom and his beloved Anne Trulove, the pleasantries quickly unravel with the introduction of the malevolent Nick Shadow - the Devil in disguise. The opera tracks Tom’s downfall as his temptation for material happiness leads him into madness he cannot escape.
The Rake’s Progress showcases strong dramatic roles in a powerful libretto by WH Auden and Chester Kallman.
Discover The Rake's Progress - Panel Discussion: Devil in Art at Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International, Sunday 4 March, 3:00pm
Igor Stravinsky
The Age
Richard Gill Conductor
John Bell Director
Leon Krasenstein Set & Costume Designer
Matt Scott Lighting Designer
Steven Heathcote Choreographer
Philip Jameson Assistant Choreographer
Jonathan Bode Mother Goose
Andrew Collis Nick Shadow
Roxane Hislop Baba the Turk
Jerzy Kozlowski Trulove
Oliver Mann Keeper of the Madhouse
Benjamin Namdarian Tom Rakewell
Tiffany Speight Anne Trulove
Victorian Opera Chorus
Orchestra Victoria
Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
Saturday 17 March 7:30pm
Monday 19 March 6:30pm
Wednesday 21 March 7:30pm
Friday 23 March 7:30pm
Sunday 25 March 3:00pm
Tuesday 27 March 7:30pm
Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes including one interval
Sung in English with surtitles | @victorianopera #rakes
