(Image provided by Victoria Opera) Victorian Opera will present “Baby Bilby Sings,” a program aimed at young children aged three and under and their families as an introduction to the world of opera. The showcase, which kicks off on Friday March 13 at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Horti Hall at Hemstritch Studios in Melbourne, will showcase many musical {…}
(Credit: Marius Vepsta) Victorian Opera is set to present a new production of Richard Strauss’ “Salome” starting on Feb. 22, 2020 at the Palais Theatre, St. Kilda. The opera, which will feature additional showcases on Feb. 25 and 27, will star Lithuanian soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė in her role debut as the title heroine. She will be joined by Daniel Sumegi {…}
The Victorian Opera is set to present Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” in a new concert-stage version in Melbourne. Victorian Opera’s Artistic Director Richard Mills is set to conduct the Orchestra Victoria with director Elizabeth Hill-Cooper helming the production. The production will star Argentine-Australian baritone Jose Carbo in the title role, Brenton Spiteri as Count Almaviva, and mezzo-soprano Chiara Amaru {…}
The Victorian Opera’s Youth Opera is set is set to present the world premiere of a new opera based on Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant.” The new work is written by librettist Emma Muir-Smith and composer/conductor Simon Bruckard who will return to the Victorian Opera where they were Young Artists and spent many years working with the state opera company {…}
Victorian Opera has announced its 2020 season. A new production of Richard Strauss’ “Salome,” directed by Cameron Menzies, will be staged at Palais Theatre, St. Kilda. The cast will include soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė, tenor Ian Storey, contralto Liane Keegan, bass-baritone Daniel Sumegi, and tenor James Egglestone. Artistic Director Richard Mills will conduct Orchestra Victoria. “‘Salome’ offers a theatrical experience which {…}
The Victorian Opera is introducing students to the world of opera through Access All Areas: Livestream Program for its Education production of “Alice Through The Opera Glass.” The program is set up as a series of 45-minute workshops that showcase different aspects of how the opera world works, including different voice types, characters and story, costumes and sets, languages in {…}
The Victorian Opera has announced that Elizabeth Hill-Cooper will be the company’s new CEO. She has been Acting CEO for the past six months, working with the Artistic Director, company staff, and the major stakeholder such as Creative Victoria and the Australia Council. She joined the organization as the Artistic Administrator in 2012 and was then promoted to Executive Producer {…}
On Feb. 20, 2019, the Victorian Opera company will make history staging its first performance of Wagner’s “Parsifal.” This production is set to boast an all-star cast of artists such as Burkhard Fritz, Katarina Dalayman, Peter Rose, Derek Welton, and Teddy Tahu Rhodes. OperaWire had the opportunity to speak with the Victorian Opera’s artistic director Richard Mills, and learn more {…}
The Victorian Opera has announced a number of cast additions to its productions of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s beloved musical “A Little Night Music.” The company announced that Verity Hunt-Ballard would be performing Countess Charlotte Malcolm, while Alinta Chidzey would sing the role of Petra. Elisa Colla and Mat Verevis round out the cast as Anne Egerman and Henrik Egerman. The new {…}
Wagner’s “Parsifal” will be staged for the first time at the Victorian Opera. The opera will be the company’s biggest undertaking as it will include a cast of 83 singers and 75 musicians. Roger Hodgman will direct a production designed by some of Australia’s most accomplished theatre artists, Christina Smith, Richard Roberts, and Matt Scott. The opera will star revered {…}
Australian multi-arts center CarriageWorks has announced its 2019 season, which will feature a wide range of artistic endeavors, including some performances by opera companies. First up on the slate will be “A Drone Opera” with music by Susan Frykberg and produced by Kate Richards. The work is structured around the myth of Icarus and features opera singers, laser set-design, and {…}