LAST PEEK THROUGH THE CURTAIN FOR 2009

Ever sang opera on the beach? Woke up in the wings after fainting on stage? Tom has! In the last of our meet and greets for 2009 we get to know chorus member Tom Brennen …

Tom Brennen (right) with Anthony Warlow in Mikado

 

What is the most recent productions / roles have you been involved with in SOSA?

The Flying Dutchman – Chorus Fanciulla Del West – Chorus and Joe Cover

How did you start your singing career?

ALL I WANT FOR XMAS IS …

… a subscription for the State Opera 2010 Season.

Don’t give them another possession give them a series of uplifting and emotional EXPERIENCES they will never forget!!!

This really is the gift that just keeps on giving!  If you would like a copy of our season brochure call us at 08 8223 4790 or check out our fabulous 2010 program online at www.saopera.sa.gov.au

MEET ROBERT MACFARLANE

Robert MacFarlane from the State Opera chorus joins us this week for a little tete-a-tete about his experiences, influences and musical passions.

What is the most recent productions / roles have you been involved with in SOSA?

Joe (La Fanciulla del West), Don Curzio (The Marriage of Figaro), Apollo/1st Shepherd (Underneath/ based on monteverdi’s L’Orfeo) and Chorus in Tales of Hoffmann, Rigoletto and Turandot.

HIGH PRAISE JUST KEEPS COMING

It’s unanimous! The Flying Dutchman is receiving praise all round. We have been overwhelmed by the excitement and response from our audience and have really appreciated the phone calls and feedback from well wishers that continue to flood in. If you are not lucky enough to have seen it yet, don’t delay – this is one time you don’t want to miss the boat! Only two performances left .. Tonight Thursday 12 and Saturday 14 November. Here is another glowing tribute to inspire you by Arts Reviewer and Arts Editor of GLAM Adelaide Barry Lenny.

The Flying Dutchman is doomed to sail the seven seas until Judgement Day, only stepping onto dry land once in every seven years. His only means of escape from his fate is to find a woman who will love him and be faithful to him unto death. Redemption through true love became a consistent theme in Wagner’s work. This piece, from 1843, is of particular importance as it marks the first of Richard Wagner’s mature operas in which he fully explores the use of leitmotifs, introducing them in the overture and setting the scene for all that follows.

ANOTHER RAVE REVIEW…

This time from Ewart Shaw of the Advertiser

Why wait till next year. This new production of Wagners’ first great melodrama is festival standard and world class. If you don’t see it hang your head in shame. Wagner wanted the music and the drama, set and action, to fuse into one complete experience and here, this astounding new production. pretty much gets it right.

FABULOUS REVIEW – CAPTIVE OF THE CRUEL SEA

The Flying Dutchman opening night was a triumph!!

Have a look at what The Australian had to say along with a  few pictures of the production from our friends at Photografeo to help you recreate the mood …

Margaret Medlyn and John Wegner

Graham Strahle | November 09, 2009

Article from:  The Australian

The Flying Dutchman, by Wagner Director: Chris Drummond. Conductor: Nicholas Braithwaite. State Opera of South Australia. Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Adelaide Festival Theatre, November 7.

”BEHOLD the naked Wagner,” one could well say, in light of the way he reveals himself in The Flying Dutchman. His first mature opera, it opens the door to his

FACEBOOK FANS – CHANGES TO GETTING YOUR NEWS

ace book  implemented changes recently that mean messages/status updates from our fan page will not  automatically appear on your home page as they used to. This means that in your home page you will have to go to the left hand side top screen, and click on ‘pages’ before you see the latest State Opera news…. If anyone out there has knowledge on how to fix this problem please feel free to enlighten us but we are yet to find a solution. So please remember to click on the ‘pages’ button when you log in and check out whats happening. In the meanwhile we are eagerly awaiting our opening night tomorrow night of the Flying Dutchman – get the champers ready!

OUR MYSTERY MAN AND COMPETITION WINNER …

Thanks to all for your enthusiastic responses to our competition  – the mystery man was indeed John Wegner playing Alberich in our 2004 production of The Ring – did you get it right?

Our lucky winner Nick Adams will be seeing John perform for State Opera again this Saturday at our opening night performance of The Flying Dutchman. Dont miss out – it’s a powerful production not to be missed – book your tickets at BASS on 131246 now!

COMPETITION: WHO IS THIS MAN?

Would you like to win tickets to our brilliant new production of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman next week?

All you need to do is identify this man! Tell us who this brooding star of The 2004 Ring is and you could score 2 A Reserve seats for the opening night performance on Saturday November 7. A clue? If you win you will see him perform very soon! Competition concludes close of business (5pm) Monday 2nd of November so dont miss the boat send your answers with your day time telephone number to us at reception@saopera.sa.gov.au - Good Luck!!!

THE SPECTACULAR 2010 SEASON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Again this year we bring you an evocative mix of repertoire and events including three major operas at the Adelaide Festival Theatre, an exciting Australian premiere in partnership with the Adelaide Festival, two smaller scale contemporary works, further Opera Studio activities and three special concerts at Adelaide Town Hall.

If you haven’t already received your copy in the post today and would like a program for the 2010 season, call the State Opera on (08) 8226 4790. The full program should be up on our website shortly. Here’s a look at our three major operas for the season.