Handel’s Opera RODELINDA for Australian premier in Sydney
February 14, 2012 | Author insider
This Australian premier concert performance of Handel’s magnificent 18th Century masterpiece will be conducted by Maestro Richard Bonynge to raise funds for the Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Opera Foundation.
With the success of the Metropolitan Opera’s recent production screened widely across Australia, this exquisite baroque opera will be performed in honour of the late Dame Joan Sutherland and to showcase some of Australia’s most talented singers.
The all star Australian cast will include, rising star, soprano Valda Wilson, fresh from singing in Dresden and the Salzburg Festival; Fiona Janes and Liane Keegan, two of Australia’s most internationally experienced mezzo sopranos; last year’s Bel Canto Award winner, tenor John Longmuir; popular soprano Lorina Gore and the acclaimed international baritone, Michael Lewis.
The Sydney Lyric Orchestra will feature some of our finest orchestral musicians, including the highly enigmatic flautist, Jane Rutter and Sharolyn Kimmorley on harpsichord.
In a story of love, revenge, power and finding freedom, RODELINDA is filled with glorious arias and duets requiring singers of exceptional technical ability. For one concert performance only, this will be an historic evening for all lovers of great singing and great opera.
The cast is as follows:
Valda Wilson – Rodelinda
Fiona Janes – Bertarido
John Longmuir – Grimoaldo
Liane Keegan – Eduige
Lorina Gore – Unulfo
Michael Lewis – Garibaldo
Richard Bonynge – Conductor
Premium
Adult: $105
Concession: $90
Group 8+: $95
A Reserve
Adult: $90
Concession: $78
Student: $60
Under 27: $60
Group 8+: $80
B Reserve
Adult: $76
Concession: $65
Student: $46
Under 27: $46
Group 8+: $66
C Reserve
Adult: $60
Concession: $50
Student: $30
Under 27: $30
Group 8+: $50
