Il Trovatore

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Event Il Trovatore
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 25 June 1983
Opening Date 25 June 1983
Last Date 17 September 1983
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Two enemies, passionate and vengeful; an old gypsy woman with a mysterious bond to them both, and a passionate young woman who must either betray an all-consuming love or face death itself - these are the fiery elements that govern Giuseppe Verdi's unforgettable masterpiece of obsession, madness and retribution.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Kenneth Collins Actor Manrico (alternating)
Robin Donald Actor Ruiz
John Durham Actor A Gypsy
Lauris Elms Actor Azucena
Rita Hunter Actor Leonora (alternating)
Cynthia Johnston Actor Inez
Francisco Ortiz Actor Manrico (alternating)
Donald Shanks Actor Ferrando
Jonathan Summers Actor Count di Luna
Joan Sutherland Actor Leonora (alternating)
Michael Lewis Actor and Singer
Patricia Price Actor and Singer
Martin Handley Chorus Master/Mistress
Giuseppe Verdi Composer
Gordon Bennett Concert Master
Richard Bonynge Conductor
Peter Seymour Conductor
Luciana Arrighi Costume Designer
Toby Simkin Deputy Stage Manager
Elijah Moshinsky Director
Nick Chelton Lighting Designer
Sidney Nolan Set Designer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Italy
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information 17 performances: June 25, 28; July 2, 5, 8, 13, 16, 19 and 22; Aug 24, 27 and 31; Sept 3, 6, 13 and 17
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Programme PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Correspondence from Toby Simkin
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection 1983 Season Brochure
Event Identifier 62823
Dataset AusStage