 Event |
The Prodigal Child
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| Venue |
St Mary's Cathedral, New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Umbrella Event |
Taranaki Festival of the Arts |
| First Date |
4 March 2003 |
| Last Date |
6 March 2003 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
Yes |
| Description |
Weaving a tapestry of despair from the trio - Albert, his wife Mary and the wandering Anna - the opera draws its main impetus from a spirit child, borne by Anna and lost at birth. |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Chamber Opera
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
New Zealand
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| Production Nationality |
New Zealand
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| Further Information |
Opera commisioned for the Festival. John Rosser conducts. Also performed in Christchurch in July, and in Auckland as part of AK03 from 1 October, with John Brunato replacing Paul Whelan, and Anna Marbrook overseeing the production.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Event Identifier |
191025 |
| Dataset |
Theatre Aotearoa |
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