Simon Boccanegra

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Event Simon Boccanegra
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 3 July 1987
Opening Date 3 July 1987
Last Date 25 July 1987
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Verdi's opera has a place of honour in the repertoire of all major opera companies. The electrifying title role of the Doge of Venice is one of the most sought after baritone assignments.
Amelia Grimaldi: Marie Slorach; Gabriele Adorno: Kenneth Collins; Simon Boccanegra: Robert Allman; Paolo: Malcolm Donelly; Fiesco: Bruce Martin; Pietro: John Wegner.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Giuseppe Verdi Composer
Evelino Pido Conductor
Mario Vanarelli Designer
Brian FitzGerald Director
Malcolm Donnelly Singer: Baritone Paolo
John Wegner Singer: Baritone Pietro
Robert Allman Singer: Bass Baritone Simon Boccanegra
Bruce Martin Singer: Bass Baritone Fiesco
Marie Slorach Singer: Soprano Amelia Grimaldi
Kenneth Collins Singer: Tenor Gabriele Adorno
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Italy
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information 6 performances: July 3, 8, 11, 17, 21 & 25
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Jun/Jul 1987
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection Australian Opera Programmes
Event Identifier 63853
Dataset AusStage