Il Trovatore

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Event Il Trovatore
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 11 September 1985
Opening Date 11 September 1985
Last Date 8 October 1985
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A dramatic story of love, vengeance and retribution that revolves around the gypsy Azucena, haunted by her mother's death at the stake and the baby she murdered in revenge. Two men compete for Leonora's love, and only Azucena knows the secret that binds them together.
Leonora: Leona Mitchell; Azucena: Lauris Elms; Manrico: Kenneth Collins; di Luna: Malcolm Donnelly; Ferrando: John Wenger/Sebastian Swann (Sept 24, 28); Inez: Cynthia Johnston; Ruiz: Robin Donald.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Kenneth Collins Actor and Singer Manrico
Malcolm Donnelly Actor and Singer Di Luna
Lauris Elms Actor and Singer Azucena
Leona Mitchell Actor and Singer Leonora
Sebastian Swan Actor and Singer Ferrando
John Wegner Actor and Singer Ferrando
Giuseppe Verdi Composer
Evelino Pido Conductor
Luciana Arrighi Costume Designer
Elijah Moshinsky Director
Sidney Nolan Set Designer
Elke Neidhardt
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Italy
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Sponsored by Zurich Australian Insurance Limited 8 performances: Sept 11, 14, 17, 21, 24 & 28; Oct 4 & 7
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection Australian Opera Sydney Opera House 1985
Programme PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Aug/Sep 1985
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 63177