OperaChaser

The inaugural OperaChaser Critics Awards got a rap in @LimelightArtsAu. Thanks so much! limelight-arts.com.au/news/inaugural…

Celebrating 70 years of bringing opera to the people, elegance, expertise, experience and soaring entertainment were the order of the evening for @OperaAustralia’s 70th Anniversary Gala on Sunday. My thoughts @arts_review: artsreview.com.au/opera-australi…

Or better written, XIII 😊

Do you remember when you joined X? I’m being reminded today — 13 years! #MyXAnniversary

The ensemble nature of the company was showcased splendidly this evening in @OperaAustralia’s 70th Anniversary Gala in a program catering generously for a raft of exceptional talent without resorting to the usual overdone opera highlights. And it looked pretty classy all the way!

Happy 70th Anniversary @OperaAustralia! To celebrate, I’m absolutely pleased to attend your gala event @cityofmelbourne’s Regent Theatre. Let the art of opera inspire!

“All things in moderation” comes to mind as @VictorianOpera once again warmly revives composer Calvin Bowman and librettist Anna Goldsworthy’s version of Norman Lindsay’s tale — a compact 70-minute romp that coasts along, plump with melodic pleasure. artsreview.com.au/the-magic-pudd…

Norman Lindsay’s charming, Aussie tug-of-war bush adventure is brought to spirited life in @VictorianOpera’s compact 70-minute work that coasts along, plump with melodic pleasure. The Magic Pudding: The Opera is entertaining sustenance for the whole family.

Great to see another comeback for @VictorianOpera’s production of composer Calvin Bowman and librettist Anna Goldsworthy’s The Magic Pudding: The Opera. Some sweet and savoury entertainment ahead here at The Round, Nunawading.

And throwing in a few more!

Out and about in country Victoria’s Kyneton, yesterday. Just an hour away from Melbourne by train, with charms charm after charm to admire.

Newcomers to and lovers of Verdi’s La Traviata should find many aspects of dir. Sarah Giles’ new production for @OperaAustralia, its individual performances and musical quality enough to arouse emotion and bask in its artistry. My thoughts @arts_review: artsreview.com.au/la-traviata-10/

Off to Moss Vale, NSW for a 70th Birthday — and first time to take the cutting-edge-sounding XPT. It’s not! No charging capability or wi-fi either for the next 9hr30min journey.

Opening tonight, a new @OperaAustralia La Traviata that might not achieve the 30 year life of its predecessor but has much to offer — a handsome-looking production from dir. Sarah Giles that seems to purposefully confuses time, combining poetic moments of Violetta’s imaginings.

@TerenceMcCart14 @CityofAdelaide @stateoperaofsa They sure have!

@OperaChaser @CityofAdelaide @stateoperaofsa I haven’t been inside the theatre since the renovation but from photos l’ve seen it looks like they’ve done a fantastic job!..

Back in @CityofAdelaide and Her Majesty’s Theatre for the opening night of @stateoperaofsa’s new Neil Armfield directed production of Rossini’s Cinderella. Hopefully back at my accommodation before the clock strikes midnight.

Already homeward bound after a quick trip to @CityofAdelaide with @Qantas QF674 ADL-MEL coming up. I’ll have to start calling these trips FIFOFOs — fly in, fly out for opera!

What a runaway hoot! Dir. Neil Armfield’s new production of Rossini’s Cinderella for @stateoperaofsa does everything exceptional theatre should do — excite the senses and feed the imagination. And it’s powered by exhilarating music and a well-oiled cast who sing up a storm.

Handel’s Acis & Galatea — a profoundly touching work made all the more remarkable by @RoyalMelbPhil’s poignant, richly layered and brilliantly sung concert performance at Melbourne’s Assembly Hall on Tuesday evening. My thoughts @arts_review: artsreview.com.au/royal-melbourn…

Coming up, a night at the opera with @stateoperaofsa’s new 70s production of Rossini’s Cinderella. Cool! On my way with @Qantas QF687 MEL-ADL. stateopera.com.au/productions/la…

When dreams of enduring love are shattered but comfort in loss can be achieved — Handel’s Acis & Galatea is a profoundly touching work, made all the more remarkable by @RoyalMelbPhil’s poignant, richly layered and brilliantly sung performance tonight.