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10 NOVEMBER – 5 DECEMBER 2020 Message from the Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Welcome Minister for the Commonwealth Games

Opera Australia’s largest and most the event, I encourage you to take ambitious production is coming to time and explore the nearby islands, the Sunshine State for the first time coastal towns, beautiful hinterland and ever with Brisbane hosting the Ring dining experiences in the South-East Cycle in 2020. Queensland pocket. Message from the This exclusive event is the pinnacle Don’t miss your opportunity to attend of the operatic repertoire in Australia this unforgettable event in Brisbane and Lord Mayor of Brisbane with audiences set to experience an make Queensland your next destination As a thriving cultural city, Brisbane incredible 15-hour performance over to watch the best opera in the country. is delighted to be hosting Opera four separate operas in seven days. The Hon. Kate Jones MP Australia’s world-first digital production Only in Brisbane will Opera Australia Minister for Innovation and Tourism of the Ring Cycle in 2020. The brand create a cutting-edge new Ring Cycle Industry Development and Minister new, innovative project is highly with the acclaimed Chinese director for the Commonwealth Games anticipated as one of the most Shi-Zheng Chen, using the latest ambitious operatic events for the In 2020, Opera Australia, in partnership We are using digital technology in The Wagner 2020 technology. The event will also be company, which will showcase cutting- with the Queensland Government, this production in new ways. It will be accompanied by ancillary opera events, edge digital technology and unite Tourism & Events Queensland and powerful and overwhelming, enabling us Syndicate including several performances of Aida. hundreds of talented musicians and Brisbane City Council, will stage to articulate this great work with clarity. 2020 will mark an exciting moment in singers here in Brisbane. Queensland’s first ever Ring Cycle. A thriving and evolving city, Brisbane is We would like to thank our donors and Opera Australia’s history as the company a world-class events destination that has The Ring Cycle is exclusive to our city Richard Wagner’s masterpiece is the sponsors for their outstanding support presents five Wagner operas in one year, a diverse range of tourism experiences and is supported by Brisbane City “Everest” of opera. It is an extraordinary in making this exceptional event possible. the Ring Cycle in Brisbane and a new on offer within a couple of hours of Council via Brisbane Marketing. Major adventure for every member of the I would also like to thank the Queensland production in Melbourne. You can help touching down. If you are visiting for events like this inject more than $150 Company, and I believe a profound Performing Arts Centre and Opera us in this bold endeavour and embark million into Brisbane’s economy each experience for everyone who sees Queensland for collaborating with us on an amazing Wagnerian journey. year. They shine a spotlight on our it. It will be challenging, exhausting, on this event. By joining the Wagner 2020 Syndicate wonderful city, draw interstate and stimulating and rewarding. you will be at the heart of this special We hope that you will join us for the international visitors, fill hotel rooms year, accompanying the productions The orchestra is a vital part of any Ring Ring Cycle in Brisbane, and that you too and boost hospitality, retail and service from the rehearsal rooms to the stage. Cycle and we are thrilled to present will feel inspired by Richard Wagner’s industries. the Queensland Symphony Ring Cycle genius, in what is truly one of the As a syndicate member you will make As Australia’s new world city, Brisbane Orchestra, including musicians from the greatest achievements by an individual it possible for artists and artisans — has more to see and do than ever Queensland Symphony Orchestra and artist in the history of western music. singers, musicians, wardrobe and wig before. Start your stay on a high note Queensland Conservatorium Griffith makers, technicians, repetiteurs and by exploring Brisbane’s vibrant cultural University, as well as international Comm. Lyndon Terracini AM designers — to prepare and present Artistic Director precinct, South Bank. Neighbouring guests and outstanding musicians from Wagner’s colossal masterpieces. the Queensland Performing Arts around Australia. We are thrilled to For more information about joining Centre is the , welcome Philippe Auguin to conduct this the Wagner 2020 Syndicate with a the and Gallery mammoth work. After his tremendous tax-deductible gift, please contact of Modern Art, the Wheel of Brisbane success in conducting thirteen complete Anna d’Ersu at [email protected] and the beautiful . Ring Cycles, we are anticipating an or 02 9318 8283. Take the opportunity to stroll along illuminating experience. the Brisbane riverfront and take your Shi-Zheng Chen is one of the world’s pick from the variety of alfresco most innovative and accomplished dining options. directors. His exploration of Chinese I hope you enjoy the pinnacle of opera mythology through this interpretation — the Ring Cycle — and I’m sure you’ll of the Ring Cycle will be provocative be singing Brisbane’s praises too after and insightful. This is a Ring for now. sampling what our city has to offer. It’s about humans, who we are and how we co-exist in an ever-more difficult Adrian Schrinner environment. Lord Mayor of Brisbane

1 | 2 OPERA AUSTRALIA, IN ASSOCIATION Conductor Wotan Freia / Helmwige Dates 2020 Lyric Theatre, Queensland WITH QUEENSLAND PERFORMING Philippe Auguin Vitalij Kowaljow Mariana Hong Performing Arts Centre ARTS CENTRE, GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY, Director & Production Brünnhilde Erda Cycle 1 OPERA QUEENSLAND AND QUEENSLAND Designer Allison Oakes Liane Keegan Approximate running times: SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Shi-Zheng Chen Siegfried Woglinde Das Rheingold Assistant Production Stefan Vinke Eva Kong Tuesday 10 November 7pm Das Rheingold PRESENTS Designer Alberich Wellgunde / Gerhilde Die Walküre 2 hours 30 minutes, with no interval Fufan Zhang Warwick Fyfe Jane Ede Thursday 12 November 5pm Digital Content Mime Flosshilde / Schwertleite Siegfried Die Walküre Designer Andreas Conrad Dominica Matthews Saturday 14 November 1pm 5 hours 45 minutes, including two Leigh Sachwitz Siegmund Ortlinde / Third Norn Götterdämmerung intervals of 75 and 40 minutes Costume Designer Rosario La Spina Olivia Cranwell Monday 16 November 4pm Anita Yavich Sieglinde Waltraute Siegfried Lighting Designer Anna-Louise Cole Deborah Humble Cycle 2 6 hours, including two intervals John Rayment Fasolt / Hagen Rossweise / Second Norn of 75 and 30 minutes Assistant Directors Daniel Sumegi Sian Sharp Das Rheingold Constantine Costi Gunther Siegrune Thursday 19 November 7pm Götterdämmerung Tama Matheson Luke Gabbedy Ileana Rinaldi Die Walküre 6 hours 40 minutes, including two Gutrune Grimgerde / First Norn Saturday 21 November 1pm intervals of 90 and 35 minutes Maija Kovalevska Angela Hogan Siegfried Loge Woodbird Tuesday 24 November 5pm Sung in German with English and John Longmuir Stacey Alleaume Götterdämmerung Simplified Chinese surtitles. Fricka Thursday 26 November 4pm Jacqueline Dark Opera Australia Chorus & Fafner / Hunding Opera Queensland Chorus Cycle 3 Come on an exhilarating adventure Donald Thomson with men and maidens, gods and giants, Donner Queensland Symphony Das Rheingold dragons and dwarves. As greed and Michael Honeyman Ring Cycle Orchestra Saturday 28 November 7pm violence threaten to destroy the heavens Froh Die Walküre Dean Bassett Tuesday 1 December 5pm and earth, a glimmer of hope rises from Siegfried an unexpected source. Thursday 3 December 5pm Götterdämmerung This is Wagner’s Ring Cycle — the pinnacle Saturday 5 December 1pm of opera — a 15-hour epic performed over four nights. Enjoy a week in sunny Queensland and see a spectacular new production by visionary Chinese director Shi-Zheng Chen. In 2020, he’ll explore Wagner’s legendary tale through a futuristic lens. His global vision imagines a parallel universe where THE many cultures walk together. Towering, moving digital panels create an immersive virtual world. Astonishing costumes and props imagine an unknown R I N G future. French conductor Phillipe Auguin has conducted the Ring Cycle more than a CYCLE dozen times. He leads a cast of international WAGNER stars including Vitalij Kowaljow, Stefan Vinke and Allison Oakes. They join some of Australia’s most accomplished performers to bring you the memorable music of the Ring Cycle. The Ring Cycle requires huge orchestral forces. The Queensland Symphony Ring Cycle Orchestra will unite musicians from across Australia.

Photo: (Jake Terrey) 3 | 4 Verdi’s monumental music makes this Conductor Opera Australia Chorus & historic epic a perennial favourite. Francesco Lanzillotta Opera Queensland Chorus Director & Queensland Symphony Davide Livermore’s radiant production is Choreographer Ring Cycle Orchestra Explore Queensland a thrilling theatrical experience. From the Davide Livermore Revival Director Lyric Theatre, Queensland famous Triumphal March to the intimate Shane Placentino Performing Arts Centre ending, every scene is spectacular. Set Design Giò Forma Evenings at 7:30pm Beautiful one day, perfect the next. Opulent costumes and props reflect Costume Designer Nov 17, 20, 25, 30 Queensland is home to a diverse the splendour of Egypt at the height Gianluca Falaschi Dec 2, 4 2020 range of experiences, from golden of its powers. Digital Content Designer Saturday matinee beaches and tropical islands to “A captivating cinematic experience D-Wok at 12:30pm emerald green rainforests and Lighting Designer Nov 28 that fuses live performance and video” John Rayment rugged mountain ranges. — Time Out Running time: Aida approximately 2 hours With our travel partner, Travel “As magnificent, jaw-dropping, gasp- Natalie Aroyan and 50 minutes, including Associates, we’re making it easy for inducing and lavish a staging as you Amneris one interval. you to explore Queensland while can imagine” — The AU Review Elena Gabouri you’re here for the Ring Cycle. Radames Sung in Italian with In this special Brisbane event, Francesco Diego Torre English and Simplified Between each opera, or before or Lanzillotta conducts an exciting cast. Amonasro Chinese surtitles. after the Ring Cycle, add a trip to one Amartuvshin Enkhbat Magnificent soprano Natalie Aroyan Ramfis Please note: this production of the many remarkable destinations performs as the enslaved princess Aida. Roberto Scandiuzzi contains partial nudity. easily accessible from Brisbane. Elena Gabouri performs as her rival The King On the next two pages, you’ll find Amneris and Diego Torre as the man Conal Coad Messenger trips recommended by Travel they both love, Radames. Dean Bassett Associates, which you can purchase Baritone Amartuvshin Enkhbat delighted from early 2020. We’ll send booking audiences at the BBC Cardiff Singer of information to ticket holders then. the World competition in 2015. He sings the commanding role of King Amonasro, the enslaved Ethiopian King. A huge chorus plus twenty dancers Brisbane and actors add to the massed grandeur on stage. Brisbane has been energised by a raft coffee and is centred around The Calile, of glittering new hotels, restaurants a new resort-style hotel inspired by and events. Tucked beneath the Story Palm Springs. No trip is complete Bridge, without a cruise down the winding river has been transformed into a stunningly where local neighbourhoods vary from picturesque boardwalk of restaurants, bohemia to European village. And the OPERA AUSTRALIA AND OPERA QUEENSLAND a brewery and a hotel that hugs the city’s beloved modern art gallery, GOMA, PRESENT contours of the magnificent cliffs. The is an absolute must-see, transforming city offers up a thriving restaurant scene. into a glowing rainbow beacon at twilight. Let a renowned Michelin chef take you If you’re looking to swap the city bustle on a gastronomic adventure through for a countryside escape, set the GPS local produce and traditional Indian fare to world heritage rainforests, idyllic AIDA at Heritij in the new W Hotel. Sip wine islands, foodie trails and charming towns. VERDI straight off the wood at City Winery. You’ll find it all in Brisbane — the river Savour a mouth-watering degustation city on the rise. This is a story of love so strong it at a hidden ultra-modern Japanese restaurant and bar, Honto. And finish defies enemy lines. This is a story of with an expertly crafted cocktail at a kingdom in triumph and a nation glamorous rooftop bar The Terrace at Emporium Hotel. in chains. This is a story of betrayal. After you’ve had your fill, hit California- cool shopping precinct James Street. The boutique shopping strip is renowned for Australian fashion, sought-after

Photo: Natalie Aroyan (Georges Antoni) 5 | 6 Brisbane Sunshine Coast

Overlooking the , the Drive along the beach from Noosa to W Hotel offers exceptional design and Rainbow Beach on a Great Beach Drive contemporary luxury just a stone’s throw Private 4WD tour. Set your own pace as from QPAC. View the city from above on you visit Double Island Point Lighthouse, a scenic flight to picturesque Moreton take a dip at stunning Honeymoon Bay Island where a gourmet picnic lunch and explore the rainforest before heading with wine awaits on a white-sand beach back to Peppers Noosa Resort and overlooking the waters of Moreton Bay. Villas, just 500 metres from Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street. Housed in a classic Queenslander-style building, Spicers Balfour Hotel is the perfect choice for discerning guests Fraser Island seeking privacy and elegance as it offers Explore Fraser Island with a stay at the just nine uniquely designed rooms. Kingfisher Bay Resort — the perfect Spend a day experiencing the delights of getaway to immerse yourself in nature. the Scenic Rim and discover delectable The Whitsundays Head out on a ranger-guided tour to cheeses, fine wines, craft beers and more experience the best of this World Heritage- among the Australian bush scenery. Experience the ultimate in barefoot listed island. Swim in the waters of Lake luxury at InterContinental Hayman McKenzie and Eli Creek, view the Maheno Island Resort. This iconic private island Wreck and marvel at the coloured sands is the northernmost in the Whitsunday of the Pinnacles. archipelago, and the nearest to the Great Barrier Reef. Do as little or as much as you please with free use of all non-motorised water sports, Tropical North guided walk, snorkel tours and more. Queensland Enjoy a tropical island escape at the For an idyllic eco luxury retreat, stay Beach Club on Hamilton Island. at Silky Oaks Lodge, spectacularly set An adults-only oasis, this boutique along the Mossman Gorge River in resort boasts a peaceful ambience Tropical North Queensland. Choose from on Catseye Beach, overlooking the individual tree house accommodations, Coral Sea. Enjoy an 18-hole round of unwind at the Healing Waters Spa and golf at the stunning Hamilton Island enjoy a Dreamtime Gorge Walk while Golf Club or let your cares melt away an Indigenous guide provides an with a de-stress massage at the spa. Gold Coast enchanting narrative of the rainforest. Visit Queensland’s sunny Gold Coast Marvel at the beauty of the Great and stay in style at the stunning Palazzo Barrier Reef from above on a scenic Versace. With a waterfront setting, flight, then land on a picturesque award-winning restaurants and a day sand cay for a gourmet picnic lunch spa, it has an ambience of pure glamour. and time to snorkel among the corals Then soar above the rainforest in a hot- on the Ultimate Sand Cay Experience. air balloon for sweeping hinterland views, Back ashore, stay at the Peppers followed by a delicious champagne Beach Club and Spa in the heart Hinterland breakfast at O’Reillys. of charming Palm Cove village. Tee off for a round of golf at the Indulge yourself with a stay at one of For the ultimate gourmet escape, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Australia’s most exclusive island resorts. head inland from Brisbane to Spicers Resort. Set at the northern end of the Nestled within a national park and right Peak Lodge, the highest non-alpine Gold Coast, amid picturesque fountains, on the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard lodge in Australia. Enjoy an air of lush gardens, a marina and spectacular Island lies just an hour’s scenic flight intimacy and refinement with luxurious one-acre beach lagoon pool, this elegant from Cairns. Fringed by 24 powdery accommodation, warm and attentive resort boasts not one but two champion- beaches, it offers an all-inclusive service and a multi award-winning in- ship golf courses, plus a day spa for those luxury experience and easy access to house restaurant set against a backdrop who prefer a little pampering. spectacular underwater adventures. of World Heritage-listed national park.

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Prices Booking periods How to book The Ring Cycle is a special event and Priority booking periods are offered Tickets are available through is not part of Opera Australia’s regular to members of the following groups. Opera Australia and the Queensland 1. Personal details season. Each Ring Cycle is sold as a Bookings open in 2019 on: Performing Arts Centre. 4-opera series and tickets are available ( MR / MRS / MS / DR / OTHER ) 13 June – Wagner 2020 Syndicate Online NAME for complete 4-opera cycles only. opera.org.au/ring Concessions are not available. 18 June – Opera Australia Patrons ADDRESS qpac.com.au RESERVE RING CYCLE AIDA 20 June – Opera Australia Subscribers, You can choose your own seats and SUBURB POSTCODE Price per cycle QPAC Members pay in instalments at opera.org.au. Premium $2200 $185 EMAIL PHONE 26 June – OQ, QSO Subscribers Phone A Reserve $1800 $155 We’ll email you information about the Ring Cycle and dining and travel packages. 2 July – On sale to the public Opera Australia (02) 9318 8200 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm). I give Opera Australia permission to use my e-mail address to contact me. B Reserve $1000 $99 23 July – Instead of buying a standard cycle, from this date you may purchase QPAC 136 246 I would also like to receive marketing information from the venues or co-promoters of these performances. C Reserve $380 $69 the 4 operas of the Ring Cycle in the (Monday-Saturday, 9am-8:30pm) date order you prefer. For example, A transaction fee may apply. Access 2. Your order you could buy the 4 performances on If you require a wheelchair space and Seating map Saturdays. You must still buy all 4 operas RING CYCLE PREFERENCE CYCLE 1 / 2 / 3 NUMBER OF SEATS SEATING RESERVE TOTAL access, please call (02) 9318 8200. in the Cycle. 1st Choice PABC $ Dining If available, tickets for individual operas Queensland Performing Arts Centre 2nd Choice PABC $ will go on sale in 2020. will offer a range of dining options. RING CYCLE TOTAL $ We are unable to guarantee that tickets Details of the dining packages will will be available for each of these be sent to ticket holders in 2020. AIDA DATE NUMBER OF SEATS SEATING RESERVE TOTAL booking periods as they may sell out Terms and conditions at any point. OA reserves the right to vary, substitute or 1st Choice PABC $ withdraw advertised programs, artists and seating Instalments arrangements, and to vary prices. By buying a ticket, AIDA TOTAL $ You can pay in two instalments (a fee you are agreeing to be bound by OA’s and QPAC’s of $10 applies). Your credit card will Terms and Conditions of Sale. Refunds are not available, except as specified in the Entertainment SPECIAL REQUESTS be charged 50% on receipt of your Code of Fair Practice. Tickets may be exchanged application and 50% on 1 December 2019. for a fee. You can find full terms and conditions, and the Privacy Policy, at opera.org.au/terms and 3. Payment details qpac.com.au/corporate/governance/privacy

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