Event |
Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball)
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Venue |
Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW |
First Date |
29 June 1989 |
Opening Date |
29 June 1989 |
Last Date |
28 July 1989 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Part of a Tour |
Yes |
Description |
The assassination of Gustav, King of Sweden, at a masked ball inspired Verdi to compose some of his most glorious music for this passionate and dramatic score, with its exquisite balance of romantic and tragic elements.
Gustav III - Richard Greager; Amelia - Leona Mitchell; Count Anckarstoem - Malcolm Donnelly; Oscar - Gillian Sullivan; Ulrica Arvidson - Jolanta Nagajek; Count Ribbing - Stephen Bennett; Count Horn - John Wegner. |
Description Source |
Brochure |
Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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Secondary Genre |
Opera
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
Italy
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
Sponsored by Qantas.
9 performances: Jun 29 and Jul 3, 8, 11, 15, 19, 22, 25 and 28.
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Programme |
PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia |
Brochure |
PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia |
Brochure |
Sydney Opera House Diary Jun/Jul 1989 |
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection |
The Australian Opera Programmes |
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Event Identifier
| 64155 |
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