The Friends of Salamanca

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Event The Friends of Salamanca
Venue Playhouse, Melbourne, VIC
First Date 25 September 2020
Last Date 26 September 2020
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Known for his humanity, Schubert loved gathering his friends for musical parties to share his latest songs. Never performed in his lifetime, this Schubert rarity is a unique opportunity to see the master songwriter bring his genius to opera with a light-hearted singspiel about the amorous adventures of students united by friendship.

Alonso, Diego and Fidelio live a carefree existence in the Spanish university town of Salamanca, surrounded by hills and vineyards. Alonso needs a little help from his friends to rescue his love Olivia from the idiotic Count Tormes, so they devise a cheeky pran
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Franz Schubert Composer
Fabian Russell Conductor
Elizabeth Hill Director
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web https://www.victorianopera.com.au/season/the-friends-of-salamanca
Event Identifier 148548
Dataset AusStage