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Virgilio Marino

Opera Australia’s annual Handa Opera on the Harbour, named after Opera Australia’s Patron-in-Chief, Japanese businessman Haruhisa Handa, would undoubtedly be one of Sydney’s most anticipated annual social events. On opening night of this year’s opera, Spanish director Àlex Ollé’s production of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.
Apr 9, 2023

Opera Australia 2023 Review: Madama Butterfly

Credit: Keith Saunders Opera Australia’s annual Handa Opera on the Harbor, named after Opera Australia’s Patron-in-Chief, Japanese businessman Haruhisa Handa, is undoubtedly one of Sydney’s most anticipated yearly social events. At the premiere of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” helmed by Spanish director Àlex Ollé on March 24th, a black-tie audience including three former Australian prime ministers indicated that the show had an {…}

Jessica Pratt
Aug 22, 2019

David Butt Philip, Hiromi Omura & Jessica Pratt Lead Opera Australia’s Melbourne 2020 Season

Opera Australia has announced its 2020 Melbourne program, which will include staged operas, concert performances, and musicals. Operas Graeme Murphy will direct an “innovative and visually stunning” new production of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” It will showcase how “the digital screens can be used to enhance the storytelling and opera experience,” says Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini in the press release. Japanese soprano Hiromi Omura {…}

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