 Event |
Elektra
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| Venue |
The State Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
| Umbrella Event |
Melbourne International Festival of the Arts |
| First Date |
12 September 1991 |
| Opening Date |
12 September 1991 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
Beresford's Elektra has great integrity to the text, period, passion and music. It is a dynamic, sweeping, bloodthirsty songfest. |
| Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
|
| Secondary Genre |
Opera
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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| Works |
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
For the complete cast listing (excluding off stage chorus) see Event #14874, the Australian premiere in South Australia, August,1991. For this production the Victoria State Opera took over from The State Opera of South Australia.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
July 1991 |
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| Event Identifier
| 15177 |
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