State Opera South Australia will close its Golden Jubilee mainstage season with a new production of Bizet’s “Carmen,” this October at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide. Directed by Australian director Laura Hansford and conducted by Artistic Director Dane Lam, the production stars South Australian soprano Charlotte Kelso in the title role, alongside tenor Gerard Schneider as Don José, baritone Samuel {…}
State Opera South Australia is set to present a new production of Humperdinck’s “Hansel & Gretel” this August. Across four performances from August 21 through 29 at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide, the world premiere production will be conducted by State Opera Artistic Director Dane Lam and directed by Constantine Costi. The production is also set to tour Opera Hong {…}
State Opera South Australia will present Mozart’s comic opera “Così fan tutte” at Her Majesty’s Theater in Adelaide, Australia for a four-performance season beginning this August. A tale of love, loyalty, and deception, “Così fan tutte,” is the story of two sisters, Fiordiligi and Dorabella and their two suitors, best friends Guglielmo and Ferrando. Testing the loyalty of their partners, {…}
State Opera South Australia has announced that Dane Lam is its new Artistic Director. Lam, who is also the Music Director of the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of the Xi’an Symphony Orchestra, stated in an official press statement that “My vision is to champion Australian artists and opera makers in joyous, diverse works,” while adding {…}
State Opera South Australia announced that it will tour “The Frog Prince” to primary schools throughout the summer. The show follows the journey of a spoiled princess who encounters a sassy frog, leading to an unlikely friendship and a fantastical adventure. Lessons about friendship and environmental stewardship are interwoven into the contemporary storyline. The production features a range of popular {…}
The State Opera South Australia is set to present “G&S FEST,” a 10-day-long celebration of the work of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Marking International Gilbert & Sullivan Day (May 3) the State Opera South Australia will put on full productions of “Trial by Jury,” “H.M.S. Pinafore,” “Pirates of Penzance,” and “The Sorcerer.” Other celebratory events include a G&S-themed high {…}
State Opera South Australia has announced that it will stage Verdi’s “Macbeth” this September. This co-production with West Australian Opera will be directed by Stuart Maunder. Conductor Finnegan Downie Dear will make his Australian debut leading the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, a 40-member State Opera Chorus, and a cast comprised of Jose Carbo in the title role, Kate Ladner as Lady {…}
The State Opera South Australia has announced a new chair and two new directors to its board. Master Elizabeth Olsson will take over the position of Chair of the Board. She will replace John Irving who has retired. Olsson joined the State Opera Board in 2014. She has been a legal practitioner for over 30 years and is the Master {…}