 Event |
Operation: Orfeo
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| Venue |
The State Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
| Umbrella Event |
Melbourne International Festival of the Arts |
| First Date |
22 October 1997 |
| Opening Date |
22 October 1997 |
| Last Date |
25 October 1997 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
A "kinetic theatrical sculpture, as light, music, movement and song blend to create intricate optical illusions". |
| Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Opera
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| Related Events |
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Review: Bryce Hallett, The Australian, 24 October 1997
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Review: Dina Ross, The Age, 24 October 1997
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Review: John Slavin, The Age, 24 October 1997
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Review: Neil Jillett, The Sunday Age, 26 October 1997
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Review: Veronica Matheson, The Sunday Herald Sun, 26 October 1997
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Review: Zelda Cawthorne, The Herald Sun, 24 October 1997
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
Denmark
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| Production Nationality |
Denmark
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| Further Information |
Inspired by the legend of Orpheus' journey into the underworld, images of death and rebirth emerge with elements of Gluck's opera and capella singing
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Programme |
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| Event Identifier |
31164 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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