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5 Fridays in November

1–29 November 2024 Horti Hall | Hemstritch Studio

These intimate concerts are a must see, from the hits of Judy Garland to the secret gay love affair of Fellow Travelers.

Sit up close and experience the power of the voice.

Friday 1 November: What a year!

Join us for a concert of arias and songs, familiar and not, as 2024 Opera Prize winners Michaela Cadwgan and Douglas Kelly celebrate their year in residence with Victorian Opera. They will be accompanied by Victorian Opera Repetiteur, Tom Griffiths. Tickets for this event include a complimentary wine and cheese reception prior to the start of  the event.  Buy now

The Opera Prize is generously supported by Dr Michael Stubbs & Malcolm Roberts, and Mary Davidson & the family of the late Frederick R Davidson AM.

Friday 8 November: Judy sings her songs of Stage and Screen

Don’t miss this concert of Judy Garland’s most beloved songs, including I Feel a Song Coming OnGet HappySmileOver the RainbowOn the Sunny Side of the StreetI Can’t Give You Anything but Love, BabyThe Palace Medley from Carnegie Hall, and many more.

Judy Garland’s music will be performed by dramatic contralto Liane Keegan. All songs have been arranged by Stefan Cassomenos, true to the phenomenal arrangements Judy was famous for. Buy now

Friday 15 November: She, Who Should Have Been A Queen

Who is speaking up for the heroines of the great operatic canon? Antoinette Halloran (soprano) is reimagining these iconic characters with a contemporary feminist perspective, often with humorous or profoundly moving results.

Antoinette will explore their journeys through a series of poems she penned during the pandemic lockdowns. The poems are set to the contemporary compositions of Linda Kouvaras. Buy now

Friday 22 November: Fellow Travelers

This performance will showcase selected scenes from Gregory Spear’s opera Fellow Travelers, based on the 2007 novel by Thomas Mallon (and adapted into a mini series in 2023).

Fellow Travelers delves into a secret, gay love affair between Hawkins Fuller and Tim Laughlin in Washington DC during the Lavender Scare in 1950s. Then, Senator Joseph McCarthy’s relentless pursuit of suspected communists and gays within the US Government led to mass dismissals, horrendous persecution and tragedy.

This concert will showcase duet scenes between the two lovers, accompanied by Coady Green and Kevin Tamanini on the piano. It stars Boyd Owen (tenor) as Tim Laughlin and Adrian Tamburini (bass-baritone) as Hawkins Fuller. Buy now

Friday 29 November: The Diary of One Who Disappeared

Leoš Janáček’s quasi-operatic song-cycle takes place from midnight to midnight. It tells the captivating story of a village boy smitten with a girl. A glorious and grotesque, dream-like melodrama, this rarely-performed work for two soloists, piano and small chorus is a must see.

Victorian Opera’s performance stars Katherine McIndoe (soprano), Brenton Spiteri (tenor) and Alex Raineri (piano), with the Victorian Opera Youth Chorus Ensemble (VOYCE). Buy now

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What a Year! | 1 November
Judy sings her songs of Stage and Screen | 8 November
She, Who Should Have Been A Queen | 15 November
Fellow Travellers | 22 November
The Diary of One Who Disappeared | 29 November

Creatives & Cast

Creative Team

Friday 1 November Tom Griffiths (piano)
Friday 8 November Stefan Cassomenos (piano)
Friday 15 November Phoebe Briggs (piano)
Friday 22 November Coady Green (piano)
Friday 29 November Alex Ranieri (piano)

Cast

Friday 1 November Michaela Cudwgan, Douglas Kelly
Friday 8 November Liane Keegan
Friday 15 November Antoinette Halloran
Friday 22 November Adrian Tamburini, Boyd Owen
Friday 29 November Brenton Spiteri, Katherine McIndoe, VOYCE

Ticket Information

Ticket Prices

Tickets - Single Tickets & Packages

Price Type
One Reserve
Adult
$35
Concession
$32
Senior
$32
30yrs and U
$30
Group (6+)
$30
Package (2+ Shows)
$30
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2024 Concession include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, Full-time Students, and MEAA Members. Other Discount prices available: Senior, 30 Years and Under, and Child (14 years and under) for select performances. Companion Card ticketing available.

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The safety of our audience and team is paramount. Current COVID-safe procedures will be adhered to for every performance.

If you or a member of your household is unwell or displaying COVID-19 symptoms before a performance, please stay home. To exchange or refund your tickets due to feeling unwell, simply contact us prior to the scheduled performance via boxoffice@victorianopera.com.au or phone (03) 9001 6412 (Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4.30 pm).

Horti Hall | Hemstritch Studio

31 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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