Event |
The Little Mermaid (Boyd)
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Venue |
Recording Hall (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW |
First Date |
28 August 1985 |
Opening Date |
28 August 1985 |
Last Date |
30 August 1985 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
Yes |
Part of a Tour |
Yes |
Description |
Opera based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale of a little mermaid who saves a handsome prince from shipwreck. Anne Boyd's "The Little Mermaid" is a tender fantasy of magic, love and sacrifice set to music of delicacy and charm. |
Description Source |
Programme |
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 |
Australia
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
Sponsored by QANTAS Airways Ltd.
Performances in Aug 28, 29 & 30.
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Flyer |
PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia |
Programme |
PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia |
Brochure |
Sydney Opera House Diary Aug/Sep 1985 |
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection |
Australian Opera 1985 Winter Season brochure |
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Event Identifier
| 63219 |
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