La Juive

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Event La Juive
Venue Joan Sutherland Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 9 March 2022
Last Date 26 March 2022
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description From her to oblivion...
Can love ever drive out hatred?

A young couple begin a dangerous, passionate affair. In their world, a Jew cannot love a Christian. The punishment is death. When it all comes out, Rachel faces two impossible choices. Deny her love, and save her lover. Deny her God, and save herself.

Secrets, sex and bitter religious rivalries result in human tragedy on a grand scale.

This is a rare chance to revel in the gorgeous music of one of the great French operas. From sacred choruses to impassioned arias, Halévy’s epic opera is a tour-de-force.

Director Olivier Py's production takes a haunting look at love and persecution

Set in 1930s France with elegant, monochromatic costumes, the production offers glimpses of the Holocaust to come. Impressive rotating sets fill the stage with a dark grandeur.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Pierre-André Weitz Designer
Olivier Py Director
Bertrand Killy Lighting Designer
Natalie Aroyan Singer Rachel
David Parkin Singer Cardinal Brogan
Diego Torre Singer Eléazar
Constantine Costi Stage Director Revival director
Works
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information revival of 2016 Opera National de Lyon production. Postponed from 2020 season
Event Status Postponed
Data Source
Source Description
Web https://opera.org.au/la-juive-sydney
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 213319