Event |
Operation: Orfeo
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Venue |
The State Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
Umbrella Event |
Melbourne International Festival of the Arts |
First Date |
22 October 1997 |
Opening Date |
22 October 1997 |
Last Date |
25 October 1997 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
A "kinetic theatrical sculpture, as light, music, movement and song blend to create intricate optical illusions". |
Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
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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Resources |
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Review:  Bryce Hallett, The Australian, 24 October 1997
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Review:  Dina Ross, The Age, 24 October 1997
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Review:  John Slavin, The Age, 24 October 1997
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Review:  Neil Jillett, The Sunday Age, 26 October 1997
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Review:  Veronica Matheson, The Sunday Herald Sun, 26 October 1997
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Review:  Zelda Cawthorne, The Herald Sun, 24 October 1997
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Further Information |
Inspired by the legend of Orpheus' journey into the underworld, images of death and rebirth emerge with elements of Gluck's opera and capella singing
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Event Status |
Completed
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Event Identifier
| 31164 |
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