 Event |
Der Rosenkavalier
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| Venue |
Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW |
| First Date |
6 October 1983 |
| Opening Date |
29 August 1983 |
| Last Date |
17 October 1983 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
In 18th century Vienna, the beautiful young Sophie is to be married to the wealthy Baron Ochs. By tradition, Ochs must send to his bride-to-be a silver rose, carried by der Rosenkavalier - 'the rose bearer'. This task falls to the young Count Octavian, who at the climatic moment of the presentation of the rose falls in love with Sophie, thus forsaking the adoration of the noble Marschallin. The story which then unfolds is one of beautiful acceptance - Sophie's acceptance of Octavian's love. Ochs' acceptance of his own boorishness, and, most poignantly, the Marschallin's acceptance that she mu |
| Description Source |
Brochure |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Opera
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
Germany
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
12 performances: 29/Aug, 3/Sept, 7/Sept, 9/Sept, 12/Sept, 15/Sept, 21/Sept, 24/Sept, 6/Oct, 11/Oct, 14/Oct & 17/Oct
The Marschallin: Marilyn Richardson/Etela Pina (Oct), Sophie: Angela Denning/Jennifer McGregor (Oct), Octavian: Margaret Russell/Rosemary Gunn (Sept 21, 24 & Oct), Italian singer: Anson Austin/Lamberto Furlan (Sept 21, 24 & Oct), Finanal: John Germain and Ochs: Noel Mangin
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Brochure |
PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia |
| Brochure |
Sydney Opera House The Diary Aug/Sept 1983 No 11/12 Vol 10 |
| Programme |
PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia |
| Brochure |
Sydney Opera House The Diary Oct 1983 No 1 Vol 11 |
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| Event Identifier
| 111203 |
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