Behind the scenes with The Bear and Angelique
Comic Delights open next week in the Playhouse
The Bear and Angélique, opening next week at the Arts Centre, are two one-act comic operas, which, paired together offer an evening full of love, torment and comic mishap.
Watch the video to see behind the scenes of The Bear/Angélique and gain insights into the characters and the development of the two operas in rehearsals. Listen to director Talya Masel, conductor Ollivier-Philippe Cuneo and cast members, and have a sneak peek at the set and costumes.
The double-bill features many in the cast and creative team who have been nominated in this year's Green Room awards including director Talya Masel and set designer Adam Gardnir (both nominated for Rembrandt's Wife) as well as singers Gary Rowley (Rembrandt's Wife) Andrew Collis (nominated for Don Giovanni) Samuel Dundas, Paul Biencourt and Jacob Caine (all nominated for Ariadne auf Naxos).
The Bear/Angélique
Rehearsals for The Bear/Angélique have moved to the Arts Centre, Playhouse following the bump-in of the set. Finishing touches are being put on the costumes and the singers are finally able to 'get a feel' for the sets in position on the Playhouse stage.
Green Room Awards
Victorian Opera has been nominated for 17 Green Room awards. Each production in the entire 2009 season received a nomination, as well as nominations for Best Production, Conductor, and Direction. The brand new Australian work Rembrandt's Wife, composed by Andrew Ford and libretto by Sue Smith, received the most nominations.
View complete list of Victorian Opera Nominations
The Damnation of Faust and Myer Music Bowl Concert
The Damnation of Faust on 19 February was extremely well received. Victorian Opera was also delighted to collaborate in presenting a concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in the Sydney Myer Music Bowl on 27 February to a large and enthusiastic audience.
Read The Age Review of The Damnation of Faust
Sing Your Own Gilbert & Sullivan
Time to warm up the vocal chords and get the lips moving as we prepare for Sing Your Own Gilbert & Sullivan on 20 March in BMW Edge, Federation Square. Join the inimitable Richard Gill with soloists Roxane Hislop and Roger Lemke as we take on the razor sharp lyrics of William Gilbert, with the glorious tunes of Arthur Sullivan. Tickets are still available, and scores can be picked up from Horti Hall (31 Victoria Street) between 11am - 4pm on 3, 4 and 5 March.
Win Tickets to Orchestra Victoria's Musical Ornamentation Concert conducted by Richard Gill
Join Richard Gill on 11 March as he leads Orchestra Victoria through Poulenc's charming The Story of Babar, narrated by Grant Smith at the NGV. Feel the extravagance of the era in Rameau's Les Indes Galantes and Bach's stirring Harpsichord Concerto in D minor with specialist Neal Peres da Costa.
Be charmed by Richard with our performance partner Orchestra Victoria. Enter by emailing info@orchestravictoria.com.au with 'Richard Gill' in the subject line.
Orchestra Victoria - inspiring Victorians through music.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Ticket Giveaway
The 2010 ACO season, under the direction of Richard Tognetti includes major works of the symphonic, choral and chamber music repertoire that displays the flexibility of the ACO. The ACO are giving Victorian Opera e-Newsletter subscribers the opportunity to win four tickets for the concert at the Arts Centre on Sunday 14 March featuring the ACO's Principal musicians performing five favourite concertos.
To enter, email competitions@victorianopera.com.au with 'ACO Giveaway' in the subject line.
Opera in the Market
Fruit and forklifts make way for glistening chandeliers, flying banners and beautiful music when Boston Kennedy Executive Search & Selection presents Opera in the Market on Monday 22 and Wednesday 24 March. Join soprano Tiffany Speight, tenor Rosario La Spina, 150 voices and 65-piece Melbourne Youth Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey performing classical, contemporary and operatic favourites, accompanied by fine food and wine in Queen Victoria Market's K-Shed.
Experience the pre concert atmosphere and alfresco dining from 5.45pm or pre order a delicious hamper with your ticket. Concert begins at 7.45pm.
Booking details: www.operainthemarket.com.au or 13 13 29
Music is everywhere at ANAM in 2010
Bursting with international artists, exciting events and diverse repertoire ANAM's 2010 season has something for every music lover. This year will see performances by local and international artists including the Brodsky Quartet, Lisa Moore, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Anthony Marwood, Simone Young, Eddie Perfect, Johannes Moser, Richard Tognetti and many more.
For details: www.anam.com.au or 9645 7911
