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Do you you believe in love at first Rusticana and double Planning your first summer sight? Do you believe in magic? bill is a night in steamy Southern of opera? Monday 19 January 2009 or And do believe in destiny? Italy. Meanwhile, in the South Treat yourself to not one but Monday 23 March 2009 You will. of France, a young man loses his two magical nights with our and heart, and in Russia a housewife Summer Nights package: two of You will when you take a walk behaves very badly. Finally, CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/ beside a moonlit harbour, step inside the best, in A Reserve seats, for PAGLIACCI (CAV/PAG) Mozart’s takes just $250, a saving of $146. one of the world’s most beautiful you to an enchanted forest which Friday 23 January 2009 or buildings and drink in the sparkling is literally out of this world. • Madama Butterfly is the perfect Tuesday 3 February 2009 atmosphere of a night at the opera. first opera, a night of music, dance If you are tempted by three or more Then the music starts and your and story-telling with gorgeous productions you can ring Opera costumes and spectacular scenery There are a few conditions: there journey really begins. This summer, Australia Ticket Services to secure are no exchanges or refunds. There Puccini’s Madama Butterfly takes great seats and extra savings with • Cavelleria rusticana/Pagliacci are limited seats available and this you to Japan, and the Cavalleria a Choose Your Own subscription. is a perfect partner – unfamiliar offer is only valid until 31 January names, perhaps, but the music 2009 by calling is instantly recognizable and the Ticket Services on 02 9318 8200. fast-moving tales of passion make So get out your diary and book now for a thrilling night in the theatre. for two sensational summer nights.

2 3 PUCCINI Conductor Shao-Chia Lü (until Jan 29) Exquisite. It’s the word used time and again Tom Woods to describe the music, the production and Director the star of this classic tale of love. Opera Moffatt Oxenbould Australia is thrilled to welcome back Cheryl Set & Costume Designers Madama Barker to the classic production originally Peter England & Russell Cohen created for her, and an exciting new Lighting Designer Butterfly, , to follow. Robert Bryan While Puccini’s music captures the Butterfly wonder of love at first sight, the silk, Cio-Cio-San paper, water and candlelight of the sets and costumes form the delicate backdrop Antoinette Halloran (from Jan 19 to Mar 4) for this most touching of stories. Suzuki At heart a simple tale of love and loss, Catherine Carby it tells of the Japanese geisha, Madame Registrar Butterfly, and the American sailor who Gregory Brown promises to love her. But when the time Pinkerton comes for him to sail away home, will (until Jan 29) he keep his promise? Find out when you Goro experience this moving production of Graeme Macfarlane one of the world’s favourite . Yamadori Luke Gabbedy (until Feb 13) Andrew Jones Commissioner Andrew Moran Sharpless Barry Ryan Bonze Jud Arthur Evenings at 7.30pm: Opera Australia Chorus December 30 Australian Opera and January 3 | 6 | 9 |14 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 29 Ballet Orchestra February 4 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 25 | 27 March 4 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 23

Matinees at 1pm: January 17 | February 21 Sponsored by Performed in Italian with surtitles. Running time: two hours and forty-five minutes including one twenty-minute interval. 4 5 COMPOSERMASCAGNI || LEONCAVALLONEW PRODUCTION Conductor Shao-ChiaAndrea Licata Lü (until Jan 29) DirectorTom Woods DirectorAndrew Sinclair SetMoffatt Designer Oxenbould SetShaun & Costume Gurton Designers Cavalleria rusti cana CostumePeter England Designer & VictoriaRussell Cohen Rowell Opera Title Lighting Designer DonnRobert Byrnes Bryan From the heart of Southern Italy come Cavalleria Pagliacci Cio-Cio-San two tales bundled into one enthralling Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam Cherylrusticana Barker night at the theatre. ‘Cav and Pag’, as this nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam SantuzzaAntoinette Halloran much-loved double bill is best known, is erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation Nicole(from Jan Youl 19 to Mar 4) opera at its best: a fistful of characters ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. MammaSuzuki Lucia crazy for love, singing some of the most JacquelineCatherine Carby Dark Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse beautiful music you will ever hear. TuridduRegistrar molestie consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros DennisGregory O’Neill Brown In Cavalleria rusticana trouble brews et accumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui blandit praesent luptatum zzril AlfioPinkerton delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. Lorem ipsum dolor sit – over a girl, of course – between two JonathanJulian Gavin Summers (until Jan 29) amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod hot-blooded lads in a small village Rosario La Spina tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim in Sicily. Then in Pagliacci a band of GoroPagliacci ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis travelling players come to town and a NeddaGraeme Macfarlane Amelia Farrugia nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. dramatic crime of passion plays out. Yamadori CanioLuke Gabbedy (until Feb 13) Autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie In this atmospheric production two DennisAndrew O’Neill Jones consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros et consummate masters of their art, Dennis BeppeCommissioner accumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui blandit praesent luptatum zzril O’Neill and , take the StephenAndrew MoranSmith delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. central roles opposite leading ladies Nicole SilvioSharpless Youl and Amelia Farrugia. Laugh, cry and JoséBarry Carbó Ryan melt into the glorious musical melodrama TonioBonze Jonathan Summers of this perfect introduction to opera. Jud Arthur Opera Australia Chorus Opera Australia Chorus Australian Opera and Evenings at 7.30pm: Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra January 4 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 30 Evenings at 7.30pm: Ballet Orchestra February 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 21 An Opera Conference January 10 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 28 co-production March 5 | 14 | 20 February 3 | 6 | 12 Matinees at 1pm: Matinee at 1pm: February 14 February 23 | March 1 Performed in Italian with surtitles. Sung in Italian with surtitles. Running time: two hours and fifty-five minutes Running time: two hours and thirty minutes including two twenty-minute intervals. including one thirty-minute interval. 6 7 MOZART Conductor Ollivier-Philippe Cunéo Director David Freeman Set & Costume Designer Dan Potra Lighting Designer The Magic Fl ute Damien Cooper Choreographer (Die Zauberflöte) Debra Batton

Prince Tamino and the lovely Pamina are Sarastro lost in a mysterious land of fantastical Daniel Sumegi creatures and strange characters. Will they Tamino be steadfast, will they discover the truth, Andrew Goodwin (until Feb 11) and will they find each other? Welcome to Henry Choo the enchanting world of The Magic Flute. Speaker David Freeman’s daring production of Stephen Bennett Priest Mozart’s final work for the theatre combines Graeme Macfarlane a talented array of singers with the aerial Queen of the Night wizardry of physical theatre company Lorina Gore Legs on the Wall. Expect exotic beasts, Pamina dancing animals and death-defying stunts. (until Mar 5) Above all, be amazed by Mozart’s music, Hye Seoung Kwon which reaches out to young and old. First Lady Second Lady Evenings at 7.30pm: Catherine Carby January 22 | 27 | 30 Third Lady Dominica Matthews February 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 28 Papageno March 5 | 10 | 19 (until Mar 5) Andrew Moran Matinees at 1pm: January 24 | February 7 Monostatos Performed in German with English dialogue and Kanen Breen surtitles. First Armoured Man Running time: two hours and fifty minutes including Andrew Brunsdon one twenty-minute interval. Second Armoured Man Richard Anderson

Sponsored by Opera Australia Chorus Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra 8 9 SHOSTAKOVICH Conductor Meet Katerina Ismailove, young, beautiful Director and bored. Until, that is, she meets Sergei, a Set Designer labourer on her husband’s property. Instant Hildegard Bechtler attraction leads to a torrid night and then on, Costume Designer Lady Macbeth headlong into the shocking consequences. Tess Schofield Lighting Designer Shostakovich’s explosive second opera, Lady Jean Kalman Macbeth of Mtsensk, takes a grim story of Boris Ismailov dysfunctional human relationships and turns John Wegner of Mtsensk it into a thrilling night in the theatre. His Zinovy Ismailov brittle, moving melodies reveal confronting David Corcoran truths while his brilliant orchestration Katerina Ismailova Susan Bullock paints the raucous parade of characters Sergei who work, play and betray each other. Simon O’Neill Aksinya / Woman Convict Director Francesca Zambello draws a memorable ensemble performance Shabby Peasant / Teacher from the huge cast, Richard Hickox Kanen Breen conducts the vibrant score and, in the Steward / Sentry Richard Anderson title role, Opera Australia is thrilled to Sergeant / Porter introduce celebrated British soprano Barry Ryan Susan Bullock in her Australian debut. Foreman 1 / Coachman Stephen Smith Foreman 2 Graeme Macfarlane Mill-Hand / Foreman 3 David Thelander Priest Gennadi Dubinsky Chief of Police Warwick Fyfe Policeman Shane Lowrencev Drunk Guest David Lewis Evenings at 7.30pm: Sonyetka Dominica Matthews March 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 25 Old Convict Jud Arthur Matinee at 1pm: March 14 Performed in English with surtitles. Opera Australia Chorus Running time: two hours and fifty minutes Australian Opera and including one twenty-minute interval. Ballet Orchestra 10 11 COMPOSERMASSENET | NEW PRODUCTION Conductor Shao-ChiaRichard Hickox Lü (until Jan 29) On a perfect summer evening in the DirectorTom Woods South of France, Werther falls in love with DirectorElijah Moshinsky Charlotte, the eldest daughter in a large, RevivalMoffatt Director Oxenbould happy family. She is already engaged but SetElke & Neidhardt Costume Designers the intense young man, wracked by the SetPeter Designer England & Werther MichaelRussell Cohen Yeargan pains of first love, cannot get her out of Opera Title CostumesLighting Designer based on a his thoughts. Will life ever be the same? Robertconcept Bryan by The lingering melodies and dreamy textures Michael Yeargan Costumes provided by Cio-Cio-San of ’s score provide the perfect designers from Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam Cheryl Barker background to this poetic tale. The music is, The Strand nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam Antoinette Halloran quite simply, ravishing, and the production, (fromLighting Jan Designer 19 to Mar 4) erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation originally created by and Robert Bryan ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Suzuki Michael Yeargan, is visually stunning. Add Catherine Carby Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse to this the voices of Aldo Di Toro, Andrew RegistrarSophie molestie consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros Schroeder, Pamela Helen Stephen and Taryn GregoryTaryn Fiebig Brown et accumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui blandit praesent luptatum zzril Fiebig and you have a thing of great beauty. PinkertonCharlotte delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. Lorem ipsum dolor sit JulianPamela Gavin Helen (until Stephen Jan 29) amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod Join Richard Hickox and an exciting cast WertherRosario La Spina tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim for this stylish and sophisticated tragedy. GoroAldo Di Toro GraemeSchmidt Macfarlane ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis Stephen Smith nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Yamadori LukeAlbert Gabbedy (until Feb 13) Autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie Andrew SchroederJones consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros et LeCommissioner Bailli accumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui blandit praesent luptatum zzril StephenAndrew MoranBennett delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. JohannSharpless DavidBarry RyanThelander

OperaBonze Australia Children’sJud Arthur Chorus AustralianOpera Australia Opera Chorus and Evenings at 7.30pm: BalletAustralian Orchestra Opera and Ballet Orchestra January 4 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 30 February 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 21 Evenings at 7.30pm: March 5 | 14 | 20 March 12 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 26 Sponsored by Matinees at 1pm: Matinee at 1pm: March 21 February 23 | March 1 Performed in French with surtitles. Sung in Italian with surtitles. Running time: two hours and fifty-five minutes Running time: two hours and thirty minutes including two twenty-minute intervals. including two twenty-minute intervals. 12 13 Introduction to Opera

Thinking about going to the Let the surtitles tell the story opera for the first time? There’s no language barrier Our 2008 seasons have plenty to at the opera any more with offer the first time opera-goer. all performances presented Here are some considerations as with surtitles – instant English you embark on your love affair translations of the opera, projected with great musical entertainment on a screen above the stage. Even which, we believe, will ensure operas that are sung in English your first opera experience have surtitles, so there’s no need Call Opera Australia is an enjoyable one. to worry about not understanding the story. If you wear glasses If you’re still unsure, call Opera Choose familiar operas don’t forget to bring them along! Australia on (02) 9318 8200 When choosing your first opera and have a chat to one of our But I don’t have anything to wear! it’s important to consider your experienced Customer Services familiarity with the story and If you don’t know what to wear, the Operators about which opera the music. Many people will have answer is: dress comfortably. These would best suit you, because heard the famous ‘Toreador aria’ days black tie and evening dresses it’s really important when from or heard the famous are certainly not compulsory experiencing opera for the first duet from The Pearlfishers. opera attire, although it can be time to choose the right one. fun to ‘frock-up’ occasionally. Opera Australia’s website www. opera-australia.org.au has a Attend an Opera Talk and hear page summary on each opera the stories behind the operas and an ‘Opera for Beginners’ Members of Opera Australia’s page to help you decide. artistic team share their insights into each opera 45 minutes Check the length before selected Opera Australia You probably don’t want to be performances. Held at the sitting through six hours of Wagner , these on your first visit - so check the informal, informative talks help length of the show. Most operas you get the most out of your are between two and three opera-going experience. hours, with at least one interval, but some are even shorter.

14 15 Introduction to Opera

Thinking about going to the Let the surtitles tell the story Call Opera Australia opera for the first time? There’s no language barrier If you’re still unsure, call Opera Our 2008 seasons have plenty to at the opera anymore with Australia on (02) 9318 8200 offer the first time opera-goer. all performances presented and have a chat to one of our Here are some considerations as with surtitles – instant English experienced Customer Services you embark on your love affair translations of the opera, projected Operators about which opera with great musical entertainment on a screen above the stage. Even would best suit you, because which, we believe, will ensure operas that are sung in English it’s really important when your first opera experience have surtitles, so there’s no need experiencing opera for the first is an enjoyable one. to worry about not understanding time to choose the right one. the story. If you wear glasses Choose familiar operas don’t forget to bring them along! When choosing your first opera But I don’t have anything to wear! it’s important to consider your familiarity with the story and If you don’t know what to wear, the the music. Many people will have answer is: dress comfortably. These heard the famous ‘Toreador aria’ days black tie and evening dresses from Carmen or heard the famous are certainly not compulsory duet from The Pearlfishers. opera attire, although it can be fun to ‘frock-up’ occasionally. Opera Australia’s website www. opera-australia.org.au has a Attend an Opera Talk and hear page summary on each opera the stories behind the operas and an ‘Opera for Beginners’ Members of Opera Australia’s page to help you decide. artistic team share their insights into each opera 45 minutes Check the length before selected Opera Australia You probably don’t want to be performances. Held at the sitting through six hours of Wagner Sydney Opera House, these on your first visit - so check the informal, informative talks help length of the show. Most operas you get the most out of your are between two and three opera-going experience. hours, with at least one interval, but some are even shorter.

14 15 A FREE NIGHT OF OPERA SPECIAL CONCERT PERFORMANCE UNDER THE STARS Radiance

Richard Hickox conducts a dazzling celebration of the voice The exquisite soprano line soars with elegiac loveliness over the rich orchestral sound of Strauss’s Four Last Songs. At last, an opportunity to hear the glorious voice 8pm Friday of Cheryl Barker in these transcendent 20 March 2009 duets for orchestra and singer. Concert Hall, Welcome to a very special night of the year, Sydney Opera House the night when Australia’s most versatile The Domain, 8pm orchestra steps out of the pit and into Saturday 31 January the limelight. Opera and Pines of Rome Opera Australia presents – Ballet Orchestra are in the Opera Theatre (Pini di Roma) | Cavelleria rusticana and Pagliacci for over 250 performances of opera and Ottorino Respighi ballet each year but for this performance It is time to put the champagne on ice and pack Four Last Songs they will fill the Concert Hall of the Sydney (Vier letzte Lieder) | the picnic for one of Sydney’s favourite nights out: Opera House with radiant sounds. Mazda . This year get ready for double delight as we present two one-act Cheryl Barker is the perfect partner for Stabat Mater | operas. Cavalliera rusticana and Pagliacci - Cav Strauss’s masterly final work, and the Gioachino Rossini and Pag to their friends – will transport you to Opera Australia Chorus will also shine in the passionate heart of Southern Italy. On the Rossini’s wonderfully theatrical Stabat Conductor way you will hear the amazing vocal talents of Mater. Resphigi’s vivid tone poem, The Pines Richard Hickox Dennis O’Neill, Jonathan Summers, Nicole Youl of Rome completes an evening of vocal with and Amelia Farrugia with the Opera Australia and orchestral brilliance not to be missed. Cheryl Barker Chorus and Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, all conducted by Maestro Andrea Licata. Opera Australia Chorus Venue Supporter Australian Opera and Performed in Italian with surtitles. TICKET PRICES PER PERSON Ballet Orchestra IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Reserve Prem A Res B Res C Res The range of food and beverages is available in the Domain from Full price $123 $105 $92 $72 early afternooon to the end of the evening, or you can bring your own picnic. For the comfort of our patrons high chairs and beach Conc $118 $100 $87 $67 16 umbrellas are not allowed and, to protect the lawns, plastic sheeting 17 and ice are not permitted on the grass. OPERA AUSTRALIA’S WINTER SEASON • 27 JUNE – 31 OCT 2009 OPERA AUSTRALIA’S WINTER SEASON • 27 JUNE – 31 OCT 2009

PURVELL & HANDEL VERDI PUCCINI BEETHOVEN NEW PRODUCTION NEW PRODUCTION Baroque Masterpieces

Yvonne Kenny reveals the perils of There will be love and death Manon faces a stark choice: Beethoven’s one and only opera love as noble Queen Dido in Purcell’s amongst the pyramids as a heartless life of luxury or burns with the spirit of revolution , while the thundering choruses and impoverished happiness. Which will as brave Leonore risks her all breaks a monster’s heart in a new spine-tingling arias of Verdi’s she choose? Cheryl Barker plays to release Florestan. Jonathan production of Handel’s one act grandest opera come to Sydney the free-spirited beauty in this Darlington conducts heroic voices wonder, Acis and Galatea, directed for the first time in twenty sumptuous production of Puccini’s of , Julian Gavin, Peter by Patrick Nolan and conducted by years. One of Australia’s true romantic adventure. Coleman-Wright and the Opera Antony Walker. visionaries, Australia Chorus in a stirring battle directs an epic new production. for freedom.

Evenings at 7.30pm: July 7 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 29 August 1 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 28 | 31 Evenings at 7.30pm: Evenings at 7.30pm: September 3 | 8 | 11 | 15 Evenings at 7.30pm: July 30 June 27 Matinees at 1pm: July 18 | 25 July 16 | 22 | 28 | 31 August 4 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 24 | July 1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 18 August 22 August 6 | 10 | 13 26 | 29 Matinee at 1pm: July 11 September 19 Evening at 8pm: July 25 Matinee at 1pm: August 15 18 19 OPERA AUSTRALIA’S WINTER SEASON • 27 JUNE – 31 OCT 2009 OPERA AUSTRALIA’S WINTER SEASON • 27 JUNE – 31 OCT 2009

BELLINI GILBERT & SULLIVAN MOZART BRITTEN NEW PRODUCTION NEW PRODUCTION NEW PRODUCTION The Capulets and the Montagues Così fan tutte

Opera Australia’s first ever stars as the Lord Are all women the same? What Neil Armfield directs a new production of Bellini’s bel canto High Executioner with Taryn Fiebig about the men? Take a roller- production of ’s masterpiece brings together as the delectable Yum Yum in coaster ride through innocence, masterpiece with soprano Emma Matthews and ’s zany romp experience and sexual intrigue in the title role, Peter Coleman- contralto Catherine Carby for through love, life and death in the when the legendary Wright as Captain Bulstrode a dramatic, visual and vocal town of Titipu. directs a fresh look at Mozart’s and acclaimed British soprano extravaganza. Orpha Phelan bittersweet romance. Susan Gritton as Ellen Orford. directs a stylish new take on the runaway love of Romeo and Juliet. Evenings at 7.30pm: August 27 Evenings at 7.30pm: September 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 22 | September 17 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 28 24 | 25 | 29 | 30 October 1 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 23 | October 3 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29 24 | 28 | 31 Matinee at 1pm: October 17 Matinees at 1pm: Evenings at 7.30pm: September 5 | 26 Sponsored by August 11 | 14 | 20 | 22 October 3 | 10 | 31 Evenings at 7.30pm: September 1 | 5 | 9 Wednesday matinee at 1pm: October 15 | 17 | 21 | 27 | 30 Matinee at 1pm: August 29 October 28 Matinee at 1pm: October 24 20 21 TICKET PRICES PACKAGE SUGGESTIONS

You can design your own opera package to suit your taste and budget. OPERAS THE MIKADO All you do is choose from between three and thirteen operas, selecting Reserve Mon-Fri & Saturday Reserve Mon-Fri & Saturday any performance dates listed in this brochure. Using the adjacent pricing Matinees Evening Matinees Evening tables, calculate the price per opera, the number of operas you wish to Premium Full $250 $256 Premium Full $158 $163 attend and then multiply this by the total number of people attending. Conc $225 – Conc $142 – To get you started, we have put together these CYO package suggestions A Res Full $198 $204 A Res Full $124 $128 Conc $178 – Conc $112 – CLASSIC ROMANCE B Res Full $140 $146 B Res Full $106 $110 Madama Butterfly Conc $126 – Conc $95 – The Magic Flute C Res Full $103 $106 C Res Full $73 $76 Manon Lescaut Conc $93 – Conc $66 – Aida D Res Full D Res Full $68 $70 $57 $59 Ready for a romantic night out? Experience the Conc $68 – Conc $57 – visual and vocal delights of operatic storytelling in Classic Romance. For children 16 years and under, a special child concession of $50 is available for Matinee performances only. No concessions available on Saturday evenings. THE POWER OF THE VOICE Cavalleria rusticana/Pagliacci Madama Butterfly CHOOSE YOUR OWN (CYO) PRICES Manon Lescaut Save money by buying three or more operas. Prices below are per opera. Fidelio Swept away by song? Try The Power of the Voice BUY 3 OPERAS BUY 4 OR MORE OPERAS and hear divas and heroes in spectacular flight. Reserve Operas The Mikado Operas The Mikado Premium Full $248 $156 $225 $142 Conc $223 $140 $203 $128 NEW VISIONS A Res Full $196 $122 $178 $112 Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk Conc $176 $110 $160 $101 Werther B Res Full $138 $104 $126 $95 Baroque Masterpieces Conc $124 $93 $113 $86 Così fan tutte C Res Full $101 $71 $93 $66 Feeling adventurous? Don’t miss the brand Conc $91 $64 $84 $59 new repertoire and bold new interpretations of classics in New Vision. 22 23 GENERAL INFORMATION SEATING RESERVES

PERFORMANCE TIMES TRANSPORT INFORMATION OPERA THEATRE CONCERT HALL – RADIANCE CONCERT Evening performances start at 7.30pm Public transport and matinees at 1pm. evening Many buses, trains and all ferries stop performances commence at 7pm and at Circular Quay. It is then a 7 to 10 UPPER CIRCLE MID CIRCLE matinees at 12.30pm. minute walk to the Sydney Opera CIRCLE BOX A CIRCLE BOX B GROUP BOOKINGS House. The Sydney Opera House FRONT CIRCLE operates a transit shuttle for elderly CIRCLE BOX C Why not get a group of friends or CIRCLE BOX U colleagues together and add to your and less mobile passengers between PLATFORM BOX D CIRCLE BOX V Stand E at Circular Quay and the UPPER CIRCLE ST enjoyment by sharing the experience ALLS Concourse. For more information MID CIRCLE PLATFORM BOX E of a night out at the opera. Special CIRCLE BOX A CIRCLE BOX B CIRCLE BOX W visit sydneyoperahouse.com. FRONT CIRCLE discount prices are available for PREMIUM PLA Taxis CIRCLE BOX C PLATFORM BOX F TFORM groups, with complimentary tickets CIRCLE BOX U PLATFORM BOX X CHOIR GALLER A-RESERVE for larger group bookings. Flexible Taxis can drop off passengers at the PLATFORM BOX D CIRCLE BOX V ORGAN GALLER ST Y Sydney Opera House Concourse, ALLS PLATFORM BOX Y payment terms are also available. B-RESERVE To arrange your night out, please call and can usually be hailed from the PLATFORM BOX E Y CIRCLE BOX W roundabout at the end of Macquarie PLATFORM BOX Z C-RESERVE our dedicated Groups Consultant PREMIUM PLA PLATFORM BOX F TFORM on (02) 9318 8391 or email Street. PLATFORM BOX X [email protected]. Patrons with disabilities CHOIR GALLER A-RESERVE ORGAN GALLER Y PLATFORM BOX Y Limited parking for patrons with B-RESERVE CONCESSIONS Y Concession pricing is available to disabilities is available on the vehicle • full pensioners concourse under the Monumental PLATFORM BOX Z C-RESERVE • full-time students Steps. Please book a space at least • children aged 16 years and under. one day prior on (02) 9250 7185. Drivers can drop off passengers with When placing your booking you will mobility difficulties at the turning HOW TO BOOK need a photocopied proof of age, a circle beside the Monumental Steps. photocopy of your student ID card Vehicles should then be parked Opera Australia Ticket Services (02) 9318 8200 or a photocopy of your pensioner elsewhere. If passengers require staff concession card. Concessions are assistance to enter the building, please 480 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills not available on Saturday evenings. notify the Gatehouse as you enter Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm CHILD MATINEE CONCESSION the Sydney Opera House precinct. www.opera-australia.org.au For children 16 years and under CLOAKING FACILITIES a special child concession of For the safety and comfort of Sydney Opera House (02) 9250 7777 $50 is available FOR MATINEE patrons, bags larger than a small, PERFORMANCES ONLY when (single tickets only) A4-sized handbag must be left with Monday to Saturday, 9am to 8.30pm accompanied by an adult. For Cloakroom staff during performances. evening performances the standard concession rate applies. Group Bookings (02) 9318 8391

24 25 SUMMER SEASON CALENDAR

DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MARCH 2009

Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Mat Sat Eve Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Mat Sat Eve

30 31 1 2 3 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Butterfly NYE Gala Butterfly Lady Macbeth Butterfly Magic Flute Lady Macbeth Butterfly

11 14 9 10 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 Lady Lady Magic Flute Werther Butterfly Werther # Butterfly Butterfly Cavalleria Macbeth # Macbeth # 17 21 16 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 Lady Lady Butterfly Werther Magic Flute Concert Werther # Butterfly Cavalleria Butterfly Cavalleria # Macbeth Macbeth 25 23 24 26 27 28 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 Lady Butterfly Werther Werther Butterfly # Cavalleria Butterfly # Magic Flute Cavalleria Magic Flute Butterfly Macbeth

26 27 28 29 30 31 31 Magic Flute # Cavalleria Butterfly Magic Flute Domain Butterfly = Madama Butterfly Cavalleria = Cavalleria rusticana/Pagliacci Magic Flute = The Magic Flute FEBRUARY 2009 Domain = Mazda’s Opera in the Domain Lady Macbeth = Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Mat Sat Eve Concert = Radiance Concert 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 # Free opera talk prior to the performance Magic Flute Cavalleria Butterfly Magic Flute Cavalleria # Magic Flute # Butterfly Mazda’s Opera in 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 Opening Night Butterfly Magic Flute Cavalleria Butterfly Cavalleria Magic Flute # the Domain

16 17 18 19 20 21 21 Final Radiance Magic Flute # Butterfly # Magic Flute Butterfly # Magic Flute performance Concert

23 24 25 26 27 28 28 All opera performances are staged in the Opera Theatre and unless otherwise Butterfly Magic Flute Butterfly Magic Flute specified, evening performances commence at 7.30pm and matinees at 1pm. The New Year’s Eve Gala and the Radiance concert commence at 8pm in the Concert Hall. Mazda Opera in the Domain commences at 8pm.

26 27 Hero Partners

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

Major Sponsors

Community Partner

Government Partners

Opera Australia is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Opera Australia is assisted by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.

Opera Australia acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government through Arts .

Performance Partner Performances feature the Opera Australia Chorus and the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra.