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State Opera South Australia

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8226 4790

Address: 216 Marion Road Netley 5037 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.stateopera.com.au

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25.01.2022 Its opening night tonight for Summer of the Seventeenth Doll! If you don't have your tickets, and want a lovely evening out at the Opera, head to BASS now to purchase one of the last remaining seats for tonight's performance!

23.01.2022 We are delighted to welcome our very first cohort to the State Opera Summer Opera Academy, commencing on February 15. We are committed to nurturing and championing emerging Australian operatic talent and are thrilled at the calibre of participants. Presenting the class of 2021. stateopera.com.au/opera-academy/ Cameron Sibly - Tenor (VIC) Gabrielle Penney - Soprano (NSW) Kim Worley - Tenor (SA)... Stella Hannock - Mezzo (NSW) Kiran Rajasingam - Baritone (VIC) Esther Counsel - Soprano (VIC) Kristin Astouroghlian - Mezzo (VIC) Zachary McCulloch - Tenor (VIC) Sara Donnelly - Soprano (QLD) See more

23.01.2022 Join Mezzo Soprano Catriona Barr and pianist Thomas Webb for a musical Odyssey at Coriole Vineyards on Sunday 5 February. From the soaring romanticism of Mahler songs to joyful Spanish Folksongs by de Falla, enjoy an intimate recital in the beautiful surrounds of McLaren Vale. Tickets can be purchased via https://www.trybooking.com/BMUYS

23.01.2022 Today on Remembrance Day, we remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Take time to listen and reflect with this performance of "We'll Gather Lilacs" from State Opera's Anzac Day special online concert.

22.01.2022 In the third release of the Arias from the Archives series, Joanna McWaters and Anthony Hunt (piano) perform Dolly's aria from Cloudstreet where Joanna made the debut of the character at the opera's world premiere in Adelaide in 2016. Learn more about Arias from the Archives and see previous episodes in the series here: https://stateopera.com.au/arias-from-the-archives-state-op/

22.01.2022 Tune in at 8:30AM Adelaide time tomorrow morning to find out who is back in 2021... #tunein #stateopera2021 #hesback #announcement

21.01.2022 From the bombast of the Hector Berlioz version of La Marseillaise to the simplicity of Romeos declaration of love at the end of Act 1 of Gounods Romeo et Juliette, this playlist celebrates French opera in all its glorious variety. Gluck, Lalo, Poulenc, Offenbach, Gounod, Bizet, Berlioz, Saint-Saëns and even Verdi rub shoulders to wish you a 'Bonne Fete Nationale! Listen to our Bastille Day playlist on Spotify now! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39iLGrSE7PJ2qhiqBYu0g9

21.01.2022 Who needs love when you can have revenge instead? To all you jilted lovers out there, treat yourselves this Valentine’s Day. stateopera.com.au/sweeney-todd-2021

21.01.2022 The opera is haunting, funny, nostalgic, tragic, elegiac, and familiar. And, like all great art, it provides a mirror to our times. Artistic Director of State Opera, Stuart Maunder speaks about why he chose to include Summer of the Seventeenth Doll in State Operas 2020 season. Book to Summer of the Seventeenth Doll here: https://stateopera.com.au/p/summer-of-the-seventeenth-doll/

21.01.2022 Who saw Dominic J Walsh - tenor in the role of Nanki Poo in "The Mikado" in November last year? As part of Opera Queensland's An Aria A Day series, he reprises the aria 'A Wand'ring minstrel I', accompanied by his husband, Dr Edgar Chan, a Clinical Neuro-psychologist with the NHS working on the frontline of the Covid-19 recovery.

20.01.2022 Fancy a sneak peek inside the new-look Her Majesty's Theatre before heading to Summer of the Seventeenth Doll? Adelaide Festival Centre has given you the chance with this virtual tour!

19.01.2022 Here are as many Australasian divas we can find on Spotify. Its a pretty thrilling list, starting with the performance that caused the Italians to christen our Joan' La Stupenda. Enjoy operatic excerpts from four centuries of opera, from Baroque to 21st Century, sung by some glorious ladieswith the occasional help from some gents. Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26uMHyQzsEVJ2A87fbjvxm

18.01.2022 Get your Opera fix with State Opera's Arias from the Archives series! Celebrating some of the great moments in State Opera's history including Dead Man Walking, La Boheme, Cloudstreet and Little Women. Watch here: https://stateopera.com.au/arias-from-the-archives-state-op/

18.01.2022 An image from the 1996 performance of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll! The opera was commissioned by the Victoria State Opera and premiered in 1996. This performance marked the first time the authentic Australian voice was depicted on stage. So too does Mills and Goldsworthys opera express, at its heart, something heroic, fragile, and utterly moving. Don't miss the first time it is performed in South Australia at the new-look Her Majesty's Theatre in November! Book now: https://stateopera.com.au/p/summer-of-the-seventeenth-doll/

18.01.2022 State opera Soprano Bethany Hill and pianist Penelope Cashman explore how music helps us navigate challenging times in a program featuring the songs of Britten, Schubert, Quilter, and Bernstein... This is their homage, their love letter To Music. Join them as they return to the recital stage with two performances at the magnificent UKARIA Cultural Centre. https://www.facebook.com/events/373948257097329/

17.01.2022 When someone in the office is sharing photos of their new fur baby. Are you a proud pet parent? Let us know; pictures welcome and encouraged! Merry Widow

17.01.2022 It is important that Australian creative voices be heard. Part of State Opera's mission is to produce something that is Australian and has an Australian voice. In 2020 we decided to elevate a new production of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll to the mainstage. The opera is, in turn, haunting, funny, nostalgic, tragic, elegiac, and familiar. And, like all great art, it provides a mirror to our times. The perfect vehicle to illustrate State Operas commitment to telling the Australian story, in words and music of our own time and place. Book Now at BASS: https://stateopera.com.au/p/summer-of-the-seventeenth-doll/

17.01.2022 Featuring a host of outstanding Australian artists and creatives, this is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and celebrate having opera back on the stage in Adelaide. The Advertiser speaks with Desiree Frahn and Stuart Maunder about returning to the Adelaide stage with Summer of the Seventeenth Doll! https://www.adelaidenow.com.au//36ed7cc4dd33629fa4dde91476... Matt Turner

17.01.2022 It absolutely recreates a great play to make what I think is a great opera its a very moving, thoughtful, proud showing of everyday Australian life, be it now or then. - Stuart Maunder chats to InDaily about returning to the stage in November with Summer of the Seventeenth Doll

17.01.2022 Have you ever been to a theatre show, and wondered "how do they do that?!" Well, the Unseen Theatrics podcast aims to educate you in the different jobs that help made a live production sparkle! The podcast is a behind the scenes look into the different roles of a variety of jobs in theatre, chatting with industry professionals including our very own Stage Manager, Jess Nash! Listen to the podcast here: https://omny.fm/shows/unseen-theatrics

16.01.2022 Due to COVID-19, things will be a little different when you take your seats. Our performances at Her Majestys Theatre will be held in accordance with SA Health directions and therefore a range of public health measures are in place to keep patrons, artists, and staff safe. We've compiled a list of FAQ's to answer any questions you may have. https://stateopera.com.au/returning-to-the-theatre/

16.01.2022 Opera returns to Her Majestys Theatre just in time for summer. An Australian classic re-imagined. Book now at BASS

14.01.2022 "In this new production it would appear that the opera has finally found its worth and place." - Limelight https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au//summer-of-the-seven/... Soda Street Productions

14.01.2022 Did you know the first performance of Puccinis opera Madama Butterfly was one of operas all-time worst flops? The audience made bird, cow, and goat calls and booed. Madama Butterfly, however, then became one of the best-loved operas in history! If you saw our 2019 production of Madama Butterfly you will know why! "A Butterfly that ranks amongst the finest." - Limelight Magazine

14.01.2022 Have you tuned in to any of State Opera's Spotify playlists? From Australian Divas to our favourite Sondheim tunes, there is something for everyone. Follow us on Spotify to know when we post new playlists! https://stateopera.com.au/spotify-playlists/

13.01.2022 As a company, we love connecting deeply with South Australians and are proud to bring so many Australians home to sing for you.

12.01.2022 Head to our Facebook story to join our stage manager as she goes prop shopping for Summer of the Seventeenth Doll set in Melbourne's hot summer of 1953. Head to BASS to book your tickets to the first opera for State Opera's 2020 season at Her Majesty's Theatre. https://stateopera.com.au/p/summer-of-the-seventeenth-doll/

11.01.2022 State Opera South Australia is excited to be able to welcome you back to the theatre this November for our new production of "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll" as we present opera for the first time in the new-look Her Majestys Theatre. We are pleased to announce an extra performance date on Saturday 14 November, allowing more people to see this compelling drama in person. Book at BASS: https://www.bass.net.au//sosa20-summer-of-the-seventeenth/... Adelaide Festival Centre

11.01.2022 In light of the ongoing global effects of COVID-19 and restrictions on international travel, State Opera South Australia and Andrew McKinnon Presentations wish to advise that the Australian tour of Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja has been postponed until 2021. His Adelaide recital will now take place in September 2021 at Adelaide Town Hall. For more information please visit our website: https://stateopera.com.au/suspended-performance-calleja/

10.01.2022 Our production team for Summer of the Seventeenth Doll test breaking a sugar glass breakaway vase! Breakaway vases are used both on stage and on-film and are built to look and break like real glass but are made from plastic resins that allow them to break easily!

10.01.2022 "Having seen the theatrical version numerous times, I was drawn to the idea of directing the work as an opera, curious to explore new pathways to tell this iconic Australian story on the stage."- Director of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, Joseph Mitchell. Limited tickets available! https://stateopera.com.au/p/summer-of-the-seventeenth-doll/ https://stateopera.com.au/from-theatre-to-opera/

10.01.2022 State Opera is excited to announce a second performance of Carousel after record ticket sales made it a near sell-out in just hours. Many people have sprung into action to see if it was possible to get a second show off the ground, and the good news is that the stars aligned and a second performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, A Concert is now on sale for Saturday 27 March 2021! Don’t miss out a second time. Book now: https://stateopera.com.au/productions/carousel/ #StateOpera2021 #Carousel #rodgershammerstein #Musical

09.01.2022 Plotting lighting at the theatre for Summer of the Seventeenth Doll! Limited tickets still available at BASS. #stateopera2020 #summeroftheseventeenthdoll #opera

09.01.2022 You can turn almost any story into an opera - what story would you tell if you had the chance? All you need is high stakes, fascinating characters and you've got yourself the beginnings of a great theatrical work. Comment your ideas below!

09.01.2022 Little Women's Australian premiere was presented by State Opera and the State Theatre Company in 2007 at the Dunstan Playhouse. It featured a cast of bright South Australian talent including Eleanor Blythman, Kylie Bailey, Sally-Anne Russell and Jessica Dean. We look back on what The Australian called a "magically transporting" production in our Arias from the Archives series, where Pelham Andrews reprises "Kennst du das land," sung by the role of Friedrich Bhaer. Watch now: https://youtu.be/_6mKHp9zw58

09.01.2022 It's official, our two performances of Carousel are a sell out! Join the waitlist for tickets here: https://stateopera.com.au/productions/carousel/

09.01.2022 Sweeney Todd is at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide for six performances 8-15 May 2021. Ben Mingay and Antoinette Halloran lead a magnificent cast in this musical masterpiece, featuring the State Opera Chorus and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Anthony Hunt. TICKETS ON SALE TODAY https://stateopera.com.au/productions/sweeney-todd-2021/

08.01.2022 Tonight, we launch the fourth of our videos celebrating some of the great moments in State Operas history. We go back to May 2007 and the Australian premiere of Mark Adamos opera Little Women. A stunning local cast brought voice to Louisa May Alcotts tale of four sisters growing up in a post-Civil War America. Recorded on stage at Dunstan Playhouse in May, Arias from the Archives is made possible by our Principal Digital Partner Booze Brothers and The Friends of State Ope...ra Inc. https://youtu.be/_6mKHp9zw58

08.01.2022 "McWaters captured the hearts of everyone in the crowd with a voice that seemed born for the role." - Limelight Magazine Joanna McWaters performs Dolly's Aria from Cloudstreet. Dolly is the role that Joanna created and premiered in 2016. Have you caught up on all of the Arias From the Archives episodes?

07.01.2022 In light of the ongoing risks posed by COVID-19 and the impact of restrictions on the live performance sector, State Opera wishes to advise that the productions of Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Macbeth have been postponed until 2021. The health, safety and wellbeing of our audiences, artists, and orchestras remain the highest priority. Such considerations, combined with the considerable logistics required to stage large operas, mean that we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone these productions until 2021 when we hope that the world is a safer place. - Executive Director Yarmila Alfonzetti. Read more here: https://stateopera.com.au/suspended-performances-july2020/

07.01.2022 Ladies and Gentlemen, the Barber is back! 8-15 May 2021 at Her Majesty's Theatre. TICKETS ON SALE TODAY https://stateopera.com.au/productions/sweeney-todd-2021/

07.01.2022 There is nothing like the thrill of the human voice and the feeling of being overwhelmed by drama, passion, music and emotion. We love helping you create great Opera Memories.

05.01.2022 "Who listens to the libretto? You hum the tunes on the way out, you dont whisper the words." Peter Goldsworthy writes about what made him say yes! to adapting the classic text, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll into a libretto. https://stateopera.com.au/summer-of-the-seventeenth-draft/

05.01.2022 This image is from the 1996 performance of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll! Elizabeth Campbell, pictured in red below as Pearl, one of the sisters, now plays Emma in our production over 20 years later! Don't miss the first time Summer of the Seventeenth Doll is performed in South Australia at the new-look Her Majesty's Theatre in November! Head to BASS to book. https://stateopera.com.au/p/summer-of-the-seventeenth-doll/

04.01.2022 Opera singers Bradley Daley, Joshua Rowe and Nicholas Cannon chat about singing Aussie slang and give us their most favourite line they've sung in an Australian opera. You can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ZceVRhttxmU

04.01.2022 My State Opera favourite moment was performing the title role in Puccinis Madama Butterfly. It is an Everest of a role and truly a test of mental, physical, and vocal stamina. I was surrounded by wonderful colleagues both on and off stage, and together, we created something very special. It was one of the most harmonious (no pun intended!) productions I have ever been a part of. I treasure every single memory from the very first rehearsal to the standing ovation at the end of the sold-out final performance. Most of all, it marked my change from ensemble performer to State Opera principal artist and I will be forever grateful to have been given that opportunity from a company that I have grown up with and hold very dear in my heart. - Joanna McWaters - Lyric Soprano

03.01.2022 Throwback to our performance of Einstein on the Beach in 2014 - now one of Philip Glass' most famous operas, it was first premiered over 40 years ago today! #stateopera #makehistory #createourfuture #opera

03.01.2022 Palmer spent five years transforming Cloudstreet, one of the countrys most beloved stories into operatic form both composing the music and adapting Wintons 427-page novel into a libretto. We look back on this production in our Arias from the Archives series with Joanna McWaters performing Dolly's aria watch here: https://youtu.be/1GcP8H63Kso

03.01.2022 State Opera South Australia's Artistic Director, Stuart Maunder AM, and Dimity Shepherd (Pearl in Summer of the Seventeenth Doll) spoke to Peter Goers on ABC Adelaide! Listen now! (32min 40sec) https://www.abc.net.au//sundaymor/sunday-morning/12837350

02.01.2022 ON SALE TODAY! After 30 years in the wilderness, the great Australian opera Voss is back in 2021 as a spectacular staged concert directed by Stuart Maunder and conducted by Richard Mills. Book Now at BASS! @victorianopera #VOSS #stateopera2021 #opera

02.01.2022 Tickets on sale TODAY! VOSS HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE 17 September 2021

02.01.2022 If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry. To our Victorian counterparts, to everyone affected by the lockdown, we are thinking of you over the next five days. For the students in Melbourne who are part of our Summer Opera Academy, it wouldn’t be the same without you, so we are postponing until we can have you all here with us. For those that have purchased tickets to any of the events, your tickets will be automatically refunded in the next 7 days. Image: Dominic J Walsh & Amelia Berry - The Mikado - State Opera South Australia Soda Street Productions

02.01.2022 Love seeing these sketches from the Adelaide Festival Centre performing arts collection from our 1988 performances of 'The Fiery Angel' Costume and set designed by Ken Wilby and Mark Thompson. The costumes for The Fiery Angel were inspired by an eclectic mix of historical references from the medieval age through to Weimar Germany. The final designs were constructed of a large variety of non-traditional materials including: industrial belting, car upholstery vinyls and m...ats, industrial rubbers, large open weave air conditioning filter nets, [and] quilted sound deadening mats. Anything that could be used to visually deconstruct a traditional period costume. For example, all of the ladies chorus nuns costumes were made from industrial grade black builders plastic. The type used to act as a waterproof membrane under new concrete and certainly not at all fireproof. See more

01.01.2022 Music, even at its most subdued, is emotional overstatement. - Peter Goldsworthy. We can't wait to get back into the theatre and immerse you in great Australian music. Head to BASS to book your tickets for our first Opera of 2020 - Summer of the Seventeenth Doll! https://stateopera.com.au/p/summer-of-the-seventeenth-doll/