1863 - The Birth of Impressionism

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Event 1863 - The Birth of Impressionism
Venue University of Melbourne, Trinity College Gallery, Parkville, VIC
First Date 5 May 2023
Opening Date 5 May 2023
Last Date 5 May 2023
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Songs from the Impressionist Period of Painting. Using 5 famous paintings as focal points, this program explores French poetry and music inspired by them through songs by Debussy, Fauré, Duparc and duets by Chausson.

Looking to future generations of painters and composers, we pay tribute to Poulenc with a performance of his monumental song cycle 'Le Travail du peintre'.
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Primary Genre Music
Secondary Genre Concert
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Andrea Katz Accompanist Musical Director
Nicholas Dinopoulos Singer: Bass Baritone
Merlyn Quaife Singer: Soprano
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Debussy, Duparc, Faure, Poulenc, Chausson, songs & pieces
Event Status Completed
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Programme
Event Identifier 171317
Dataset AusStage