A Flowering Tree

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Event A Flowering Tree
Venue Perth Concert Hall, Perth, WA
Umbrella Event Perth International Arts Festival 2009
First Date 6 March 2009
Last Date 7 March 2009
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Inspired by Mozart's The Magic Flute and its themes of magic and transformation, A Flowering Tree brings to life an ancient fairy tale from Southern India. When Kumudha, a beautiful peasant girl, discovers her ability to transform into a blossoming tree, she commences a journey of love, intrigue, jealousy and misery, before reuniting with her beloved Prince and finding happiness.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Adams Composer
Stefan Asbury Conductor
Bryan Woltjen Designer
Patrick Nolan Director
Matthew Marshall Lighting Designer
Rachelle Durkin Performer
Sanford Sylvan Performer
Russell Thomas Performer
Mic Gruchy Video Designer
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Australian premiere.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web http://2009.perthfestival.com.au/music/floweringtree/
Web http://theoperacritic.com/scheduledetails.php?schedule=waoflower0309
Event Identifier 96829
Dataset AusStage