SEASON 2011
SUBSCRIBE Truly. Madly. Deeply. AND SAVE! From the From the Premier of Queensland and Chief Executive/Artistic Director Minister for the Arts Come and celebrate Opera Queensland’s Welcome to Opera Queensland’s fi rst 30 years with 120 years of season for 2011. superlative creation. For nearly three decades, Opera After the success of our Verdi double Queensland has been presenting operas and musicals in 2009, it seems only fair to pay Puccini the same courtesy. across our state and, recently, across state borders. While there is a 43-year overlap in ages, in operatic terms, these two composers are not contemporaries, representing Not only is Opera Queensland expanding in its reach and as they do two musical traditions. Puccini sweeps us into scope, the company has found new ways to connect with the 20th century with melody to delight us all and a masterly audiences of many ages through programs with primary workmanship set to please even the most discerning. And students and young people in regional communities. so it is in May, that we bring you a wonderful new production My government provides key funding to Opera Queensland of The Girl of the Golden West, an opera never before seen as one of the state’s fl agship arts companies. in Queensland. While in October, we present John Copley’s I would like to acknowledge Opera Queensland’s corporate celebrated production of Tosca in all its traditional glory. After partners, many of whom have been onboard for more than an eight-year gap it is a great joy to return this magnifi cent a decade and who, along with government support, help piece to the Lyric Theatre. to realise the many great programs and productions. Winter sees the welcome return of another pioneer with I look forward to a year of artistic highlights from our state Mozart’s Così fan tutte. This is a delightful comedy that opera company. beautifully proclaims profound and passionate truths. With Mozart at the very summit of his creative powers, come and revel in the splendour of his unsurpassed invention. Please join us in 2011 for a year of rich experiences.
Anna Bligh, MP Chris J Mangin Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Arts Chief Executive/Artistic Director Puccini Mozart Puccini 14–28 May 9–30 July 15–29 October Lyric Theatre Conservatorium Theatre Lyric Theatre QPAC QCGU, South Bank QPAC
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ANDREAS SCHOLL WALTZING OUR MATILDA DAVID HOBSON AND TEDDY 23 March 29 July TAHU RHODES IN CONCERT Concert Hall, QPAC Conservatorium Theatre 23 November QCGU, South Bank Concert Hall, QPAC MAY 2011
M T W T F S S ‘It’s the gritty, grubby reality of the west coupled withw the 14 15 7.30PM 16 1177 18 19* 20 21 2222 yearning romanticism of ‘the West’st’ that are so brilliantlybrillliantly 6.30PM captured by Jamieson and his team.’ Stagege Noise 23 2424* 25 26* 27 28 1.30PM *30 Below Series 2 An Opera Conference co-production PRODUCTION NEW TO QUEENSLAND
Amarilli Nizza Julian Gavin Douglas McNicol
Love, deception and a Colt .45 Everyone’s got gold fever! It’s the California Gold Rush and this tight- Conductor Peter Robinson knit mining community is fi ercely protective of its saloon sweetheart Original Director Nigel Jamieson Minnie. Sheriff Jack Rance will do anything to win her over but having Revival Director Gavin Robins waited all her life for the right man to walk through her doors, she Set Designer Michael Scott-Mitchell falls helplessly and hopelessly in love with the ‘new kid in town’, Dick Costume Designer Zoë Atkinson Johnson, aka the wanted bandit Ramerrez. When the stakes are raised, Lighting Designer Philip Lethlean Minnie plays her best hand in order to win Johnson’s freedom. Minnie Amarilli Nizza Set amongst the rough-and-tumble of a mining camp, this new Dick Johnson (Ramerrez) Julian Gavin productionproduc blends all the action, romance and pace of the greatest Jack Rance Douglas McNicol HollywoodHollywood wewesternsste with a treasure trove of Puccini’s melodies. Sonora José Carbó Ashby Andrew Collis InternationalInternatioonal soprano AmarilliAmari Nizza makes her Australian debut Nick Bradley Daley as the aadorabledorable Minnie, with UK-basedUK-ba Australian tenor Julian GavinGavin ass thethe dastardly Dick Johnson.Johnson Popular baritone Douglas McMcNicolNiicol returns to perform the rrole of Jack Rance, joined by fafavouritesvouru ites José Carbó as Sonora,Sonor Andrew Collis as Ashby and BrBradleyadley Daley as Nick.
La fanciulla del West by Giacomo Puccini 14–28 May Lyric Theatre, QPAC Sung in Italian with projected English translations Queensland Symphony Orchestra Running time – approximately three hours Opera Queensland Chorus including two twenty-minute intervals 3 JULY 2011
M T W T F S S 7.30PM 6.30PM 9 10 1.30PM ‘Smith has taken a fresh, clean, light approach to the 11 12* 13 14 15 16 17 design, capturing the journey of a single summer’s day 18 19 20 21* 22 23 24 in sets and costumes.’ Courier Mail 25 26 27 28* 29 30 31 *30 Below Series 4 An Opera Queensland production LeanneLeanne KeKenneally Virgilio Marino Zoe Taylor Shaun Brown
AllAll women are likelike that!that! All bets are on. Two sisters, two soldiers and one holiday villa by the Conductor Stephen Mould sea set the scene for the ultimate test in love and loyalty. In a single Director David Berthold day, the four lovers and their two confi dants will have questioned the Designer Christopher Smith very nature of love itself – all due to a plot devised by Don Alfonso. Fiordiligi Leanne Kenneally This popular romantic comedy has been reworked by David Dorabella Zoe Taylor Berthold (Artistic Director of La Boite Theatre Company), from Guglielmo Shaun Brown an original concept by Sue Rider, and set in the era of Pride and Ferrando Virgilio Marino Prejudice. Mozart’s beautiful score aptly portrays the sentiments Despina Emily Burke of this story about real people with genuine emotions. Don Alfonso Stephen Bennett
9–30 July Conservatorium Theatre QCGU, South Bank Queensland Symphony Orchestra Sung in Italian with projected English translations Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Running time – approximately three hours and ten minutes including one twenty-minute interval
5 OCTOBER 2011
‘Tosca is high voltage emotion … It was melodramatic, M T W T F S S 7.30PM 6.30PM tragic and romantic all at once.’ Scene Magazine 15 16 1.30PM ‘Puccini has written soaring songs that lift the spirit, 17 18 19 20* 21 22 23 chill the soul or do both at the same time.’ Brisbane News 24 25* 26 27* 28 29 *30 Below Series 6 This production is presented by arrangement with Opera Australia Cheryl Barker Julian Gavin Douglas McNicol
Back by popular demand! Puccini’s tempestuous tale of desire and betrayal makes a triumphant Conductor Nicholas Braithwaite return to Queensland with its original director John Copley. Director John Copley Spectacular in every respect, creating a truly memorable evening. Set Designer Allan Lees Costume Designer Michael Stennett Napoleon is poised for victory and in this climate of civil unrest and Lighting Designer Donn Byrnes fear, the love of fi ery singer Floria Tosca and painter-revolutionary Cavaradossi is tested by the lustful and corrupt chief of police, Floria Tosca Cheryl Barker Scarpia. Confrontations abound as they engage in a fi erce battle of Mario Cavaradossi Julian Gavin wills and this powerful drama moves towards its inevitable but heart- Baron Scarpia Douglas McNicol rending tragedy. Australian soprano Cheryl Barker reprises the role Sacristan John Bolton Wood for which she is renowned both here and overseas. Spoletta Virgilio Marino Cesare Angelotti Andrew Collis Undoubtedly one of Puccini’s masterworks; the thrilling music is Sciarrone David Hibbard emotional and intensely dramatic, exploding with spectacular Gaoler Guy Booth melodies and beautiful, impassioned arias.
15–2915 October LyricLyric TTheatre, QPAC QueenslandQueensland SymphonySymph Orchestra OperaOpera QQueenslanduee Chorus SungSun in Italian with Giacomo Puccini projectedprojected EnglishEng translations RunningRunning time – approximately twotw hours and forty miminutesnutes iincludingncluding two twenttwenty-minutey intervals 7 Andreas Scholl
Countertenor Andreas Scholl Harpsichord Tamar Halperin Cello Daniel Yeadon Lute Tommie Andersson
Andreas Scholl asks just one thing of his audiences – Program ‘Take a deep breath, let’s just sigh collectively and enjoy Henry Purcell this beautiful music.’ Arias and dances, including No countertenor has had the same impact as Andreas Scholl from the Evening Hymn (1688), Dido’s Lament (Dido and Aeneas, 1689), moment of his debut performance in 1993. Fanfare magazine said, Fairest Isle (King Arthur, 1691), ‘One countertenor stands out above all others, as Caruso among tenors Music for a While (Oedipus, 1692) and a century ago: Andreas Scholl.’ Sweeter than Roses (Pausanius, 1695). Scholl combines a natural voice of extraordinaryordinary George Frideric Handel purity with heartfelt passion for the repertoirertoire Vedendo Amor, HWV175 he chooses. A respected specialist in Baroque,roque, Nel dolce tempo, HWV135 Renaissance and Mediaeval music, he alsoso Wednesday, 23 March at 7pm records pop songs and folk music. This iss Concert Hall, QPAC all perfectly natural to him, as long as he Opera Queensland subscribers are loves what he sings. offered a unique opportunity to secure priority seating and discounted tickets Scholl has devised an intimate, poised when purchased with their 2011 program that balances the music of subscription, before 17 January, 2011. Purcell, ‘Master of English Song’, with Presented by Musica Viva in association two cantatas by the young Handel from with Opera Queensland. his ‘Arcadian’ period in Rome. Scholl will be accompanied by outstanding Baroque specialistsecialists Tamar Halperin on harpsichord, cellist Danielaniel Yeadon and lutenist Tommie Andersson.
8 Waltzing Our Matilda
Having delighted audiences far and wide in 2009, Waltzing Our Matilda is back by popular demand. It’s a theatrical journey through the wonderful music and history of Queensland as told by legendary Australian icon, Banjo Paterson. Tales and characters come to life as the great poet searches his imagination for inspiration. You’ll hear classic Australian songs like ‘Clancy of the Overfl ow’ and ‘The ‘Clever, often funny, sometimes mildly Dying Stockman’, and other gems from great Australian singers and bawdy and always entertaining ... historical fi gures. Designed to tour, it deserves sold-out Renowned Brisbane baritone Jason Barry-Smith reprises his role as houses wherever it plays in the further the legendary Banjo Paterson; joined on stage by Emily Burke as the reaches of the state ...’ infamous soprano Dame Nellie Melba, Zoe Taylor as Bundaberg- www.stagediary.com born soprano Gladys Moncrieff, Guy Booth as distinguished ‘… artists Guy Booth, Emily Burke and bass-baritone Peter Dawson, David Kidd as renowned tenor and Zoe Taylor give their all … This piece proud Queenslander Donald Smith with Robin Smith as guest artist. of theatre will strike a chord with music lovers right across the state …’ An Opera Queensland production. Created by Jason and Leisa Nigel Munro-Wallis Barry-Smith and Narelle French. The performance lasts approximately two hours including one interval.
Opera Queensland subscribers are offered a unique opportunity to Friday, 29 July at 7.30pm secure priority seating when purchased with their 2011 subscription, Conservatorium Theatre before 17 January, 2011. QCGU, South Bank
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9 David Hobson and Teddy Tahu Rhodes in Concert Wednesday, 23 November at 8pm Concert Hall, QPAC Australia’s favourite tenor and bass-baritone will once again ‘The brilliance and bravura of the join forces to present an exciting new program of opera classics, Toreador Song as sung by Tahu Rhodes show tunes and other popular song. sent an electric shock of excitement through the audience.’ David Hobson is loved by audiences for many famous tenor roles Sunday Herald Sun including that of Rodolfo in Baz Luhrmann’s acclaimed production ‘Delightful concert.’ The Age of Puccini’s La bohème. Teddy Tahu Rhodes is now one of the most sought-after bass-baritones in the world, with his recent performance ‘With ace accompanist Sharolyn Kimmorley on the piano, this was as the Toreador in Bizet’s Carmen at The Metropolitan Opera in New well-crafted, well-produced popular York being hailed as a triumph. entertainment.’ Herald Sun On the 2011 tour, David Hobson and Teddy Tahu Rhodes will again perform Opera Queensland subscribers are offered a unique opportunity with Australia’s leading accompanist, to secure priority seating and Sharolyn Kimmorley. discounted tickets when purchased with their 2011 subscription, before Proudly presented by Andrew McKinnon 17 January, 2011. in association with Opera Queensland.
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2. SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE FOR COSÌ FAN TUTTE – see page 19 Conservatorium Theatre Seating Opening Night, Saturday nights and the Saturday matinee performances of Così fan tutte are the most popular. If you select any of these performances as your fi rst preference, you MUST also nominate an alternative date as your second preference on the booking form, otherwise your booking cannot be processed. We endeavour to accommodate all subscribers in their preferred performance and seating. However, as the Conservatorium Theatre is signifi cantly smaller than the Lyric Theatre, seats are subject to availability and are allocated strictly in the order that bookings are received. Seats in the Conservatorium Theatre will not be renewable in 2012. ( 30 Below subscribers please note: Così fan tutte is optional and there are limited dates.)
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15 10 GREAT REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE
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17 SUBSCRIPTION BOOKING DETAILS An opera subscription (Adult or Concession) includes The Girl of the Golden West, Così fan tutte and Tosca. To complete a subscription, choose a Series with the set dates that suit you best for The Girl of the Golden West and Tosca (Lyric Theatre) and nominate your preferred dates for Così fan tutte (Conservatorium Theatre). If you are 30 years of age or under, you can select the 30 Below 2-opera subscription: see The Girl of the Golden West and Tosca on set dates in either of the 30 Below Evenings (7.30pm) or Sunset (6.30pm) Series. Add Così fan tutte on one of three set dates for the 30 Below 3-opera subscription. All subscribers can include any or all of the optional events with their subscription: (Priority booking until 17 January, 2011.) • Andreas Scholl • Waltzing Our Matilda • David Hobson and Teddy Tahu Rhodes in Concert Optional extras are programs for The Girl of the Golden West, Così fan tutte and Tosca, pre-paid car parking at QPAC and Opera Club membership.
18 SUBSCRIBE IN 5 EASY STEPS 1. Select your Series for The Girl of the Golden West and Tosca (Lyric Theatre)
Series The Girl of the Golden West Tosca Opening Night, 7.30pm Saturday, 14 May Saturday, 15 October Mid-season Saturday, 7.30pm Saturday, 21 May Saturday, 22 October Weekday Thursday/30 Below Evening, 7.30pm Thursday, 19 May Thursday, 20 October Weekday Tuesday/30 Below Evening, 7.30pm Tuesday, 24 May Tuesday, 25 October Sunset/30 Below Sunset, 6.30pm Thursday, 26 May Thursday, 27 October Matinee, 1.30pm Saturday, 28 May Saturday, 29 October
2. Select your preferred dates for Così fan tutte (Conservatorium Theatre)
Please note: Opening Night, Saturday nights and the Saturday matinee performances of Così fan tutte are the most popular. If you select any of these performances as your fi rst preference, you MUST also nominate an alternative date as your second preference on the booking form, otherwise your booking cannot be processed. We endeavour to accommodate all subscribers in their preferred performance and seating. However, as the Conservatorium Theatre is signifi cantly smaller than the Lyric Theatre, seats are subject to availability and are allocated strictly in the order that bookings are received.
7.30pm Evening 6.30pm Sunset 1.30pm Matinee 30 Below 3-opera subscribers Saturday, 9 July Tuesday, 12 July Thursday, 21 July Tuesday, 19 July Tuesday, 12 July Thursday, 14 July Saturday, 16 July Saturday, 30 July Thursday, 21 July (6.30pm) Saturday, 23 July Tuesday, 26 July Thursday, 28 July Thursday, 28 July
19 3. Select Your Seating and Price Reserve
Opening Night, Mid-season Saturday, Matinee Series Weekday Thursday, Weekday Tuesday and Sunset Series Adult Concession Adult Concession Deluxe Reserve $342 $342 $328 $328 A Reserve $286 $266 $280 $260 B Reserve $261 $232 $239 $216 C Reserve $153 $145 $149 $133 D Reserve $111 $111 $111 $111
30 Below (30 years and under) Best available seating 3-opera subscription or Sunset Series The Girl of the Golden West, Tosca and Così fan tutte $132 2-opera subscription or Sunset Series The Girl of the Golden West and Tosca $88
4. Select the Optional Events (All prices below include qtix booking fees)
Andreas Scholl Waltzing Our Matilda David Hobson and Teddy Tahu Rhodes in Concert Res Adult Conc. 30 Below/ Adult Conc. 30 Below/ Student Student A $81.50 $71.50 $33.50 $40.25 $35.25 $29.25 $94 B $58.50 $51.50 $33.50 $37.25 $32.25 $29.25 C $40.50 $35.50 $33.50 $35.25 $29.25 $29.25
PLEASE NOTE: These special subscriber discount prices and priority seating are only available for bookings received before 17 January, 2011. 20 Lyric Theatre (QPAC) The Girl of the Golden West, Tosca seating plan Deluxe Reserve A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve
Conservatorium Theatre (QCGU), South Bank Così fan tutte and Waltzing Our Matilda seating plan A Reserveeserve B Reserveeserve C Reserveeserve
Concert Hall (QPAC) • David Hobson and Teddy Tahu Rhodes in Concert • Andreas Scholl (Best available seats in Opera Queensland allocation) seating plan
21 5. Select your Optional Extras 6. Lodge your subscription
Simply select these add-ons when By mail you complete the subscription Complete the booking form and mail it to: booking form. Opera Queensland Subscriptions c/o qtix, PO Box 3567 • Reserved car parking at QPAC SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101 at $19 per entry • Pre-paid programs for By phone The Girl of the Golden West, Credit card holders please call qtix 136 246 Così fan tutte and Tosca at the Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 8.30pm subscriber discount pre-paid In person price of only $10 each qtix Ticket Sales Counter • Opera Club membership: Queensland Performing Arts Centre Couple $99, Adult $66, Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 8.30pm Concession and 30 Below $33
Renewing subscribers’ priority booking period ends on Friday, 12 November, 2010. For all enquiries, please call the Opera Queensland Subscriptions Hotline on (07) 3735 3030 during business hours.
22 Important Information for Subscribers
Subscriber Renewal Period Renewing subscribers have priority Concessions are available to invalid, TPI, supporting parent, booking until Friday, 12 November, 2010. war services, unemployment or pension cardholders, and children Same Seat Renewal in the Lyric Theatre Adult and Concession 16 years of age and under. For each concession, photocopied proof subscribers may retain the same seats in a particular series for opera of eligibility must accompany the booking form. Bookings without performances in the Lyric Theatre for the season. adequate proof cannot be processed. Seniors Card does not apply. Conservatorium Theatre Seating Opening Night, Saturday nights 30 Below (for 30 years and under) subscribers must supply and the Saturday matinee performances of Così fan tutte are the most photocopied proof of eligibility, showing that each person is popular. If you select any of these performances as your fi rst 30 years or under at the time of booking. Bookings without adequate preference, you MUST also nominate an alternative date as proof cannot be processed. 30 Below subscribers are allocated best your second preference on the booking form, otherwise your available seats in order of receipt; bookings are processed after booking cannot be processed. We endeavour to accommodate all other subscriptions and these seats are not renewable from all subscribers in their preferred performance and seating. However, year to year. as the Conservatorium Theatre is signifi cantly smaller than the Lyric Ticket Exchange Subscription tickets may be exchanged at qtix Box Theatre, seats are subject to availability and are allocated strictly in the Offi ce for another performance of the same opera up to two working order that bookings are received. Seats in the Conservatorium Theatre days before the performance date. 30 Below subscription tickets can will not be renewable in 2012. be exchanged only for the other designated 30 Below performances New Subscriptions are processed in order of receipt after existing of the same opera. All ticket exchanges are subject to availability and subscribers have renewed or released their seats, so the sooner you an exchange fee of $3.30 per ticket, plus any additional costs incurred respond, the better your seat allocation. Once allocated, you retain the from exchanging a ticket to a higher priced performance or reserve. right to your seat in the Lyric Theatre for the 2011 season. Exchanges will be available after 24 January, 2011. qtix Box Offi ce Handling Fee All subscription bookings incur a $12 Wheelchair Access is available for all performances. Please attach Box Offi ce handling fee per booking form. a note to the booking form if required or contact the venue for more details about access. Deferred Payment Credit card holders may defer payment until Friday, 4 March, 2011. qtix Box Offi ce charges an additional $6 Performances are suitable for those seven years of age and per booking form to process a deferred payment. Tickets will be over. Opera Queensland reserves the right of admittance. mailed after the full payment has been processed. Latecomers will not be admitted into the theatre until a suitable break All Sales Are Final. Refunds are not available once a booking in the performance. Sometimes this may not be until interval. application has been received. (Subscribers: please refer to Ticket Lost Tickets can be replaced. Please call qtix Box Offi ce on Exchange details). 136 246 to arrange a lost ticket voucher. Single Tickets for each opera will be available for sale from Monday, Special Subscriber Season 2011 gift A calendar fridge magnet will 24 January, 2011. be posted to subscribers. Cast, repertoire and performance times may be subject to change. Opera Queensland ticket prices are exclusive of GST. 23 FEEL THE POWER OF OPERA
Opera has the power to transform people’s lives and The corporate, hospitality and convention markets continue change communities. The company has intensifi ed and to enjoy Choice Voices, which offers entertaining, tailored widened its engagement with audiences statewide through concerts that showcase Queensland vocal talent. its many and varied programs. Each year the company travels Under the direction of Jason Barry-Smith, our celebrated far and wide – over 30,000km – to bring fully staged opera Young and Developing Artist Programs assist the best young and opera in concert to regional centres across the state. Australian artists to refi ne their professional skills through We have an Education program Opera Works, that, each a year of intensive coaching in repertoire, language and year, touches the lives of many young people, their family stagecraft, as well as various performance opportunities. and friends, and has become increasingly popular in many The program is made possible by the generosity of Opera communities. Our chamber opera Space Encounters, Queensland’s Patrons and corporate partners, and has entertains and stimulates primary school audiences, enjoyed solid growth over many years. while Moving Opera!, our innovative secondary school All of these programs ensure the company has a long-lasting workshop program, helps secondary students explore and far-reaching connection with its audiences both in the creative process of making opera. With support from Queensland and beyond. Education Queensland and other sponsors, the company has been able to expand interstate and into remote communities We are grateful for the ongoing support and contribution within Queensland. from the state and federal governments, corporate partners, philanthropic trusts and foundations and individual Patrons. Our regional audiences also get to join the party when we Along with the many gifted artists, musicians and artisans embark on our annual Regional Tour, which takes us to who work with us, they make these endeavours possible. centres large and small across Queensland. We also wish to thank you, our audiences, for your support, Opera Here & Now! is our community outreach program of and invite you to celebrate this opera journey with us in 2011! free performances at public venues such as shopping malls, clubs, sporting grounds and racecourses, providing many people with their fi rst tantalising experience of opera.
24 Opera Queensland gratefully acknowledges the following Partners
Major Government Partner Education Partners Young Artist Program Philanthropic Trusts and Foundations
Government Partner Accommodation Partners
CHOICE HOTELS AUSTRALASIA
Media Partners Season Partner IT and Web Partners Special Events Partners
Season Partners
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