Event |
The Midsummer Marriage
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Venue |
Festival Theatre, Adelaide, SA |
Umbrella Event |
Adelaide Festival of Arts 1978 |
First Date |
25 February 1978 |
Opening Date |
25 February 1978 |
Last Date |
4 March 1978 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
The composer has drawn inspiration from the Celtic world of Stonehenge and the myths and magic associated with Midsummer's Day. The central theme is the search for wholeness and the forging of human relationships through sacrifice and love. |
Description Source |
Other |
Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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Secondary Genre |
Opera
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
England
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
The first time the full version of the opera was staged outside the United Kingdom.
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Brochure |
Performing Arts Collection of South Australia |
Programme |
University of Adelaide BSL Special Collections, Theatre Collection |
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Event Identifier
| 62530 |
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