Pinchgut Opera - Sydney | 19 April 2021 |
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FarnacePinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | ![]() ![]() |
With a reworked third Act, Farnace soars down under |
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Pinchgut have given us an entertaining and very performable opera |
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A powerful production of Vivaldi’s Farnace from Sydney’s Pinchgut Opera |
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Farnace by Vivaldi (more or less) at Pinchgut Opera |
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Ravishing music, virtuosic performances and an intelligent, contemporary production make for an unforgettable night |
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Pinchgut Opera is a national treasure |
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Beauty among the body bags |
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Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patriaPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | ![]() ![]() |
A stylish, enjoyable, historically informed opera premiere |
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Erin Helyard leads the musical forces with his customary élan, absolute control, and refined musical intelligence |
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The return of Monteverdi: Pinchgut takes on Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria |
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A stylish, enjoyable, historically informed opera premiere |
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Pinchgut Opera once again delivers a triumph in a minimal production of a rarely performed opera |
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A performance which moved the audience profoundly |
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A rich realisation of Monteverdi's humane drama |
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ArtasersePinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
Hasse is given glorious voice in this fascinating performance by Pinchgut Opera |
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Hasse's Artaserse receives its Australian première |
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Four-time Grammy Award-nominated special guest star Vivica Genaux shines |
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A production no serious student of early music should miss |
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Strong music making, including a compelling performance by Vivica Genaux, is hampered by hands-off direction |
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AthaliaPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | ![]() |
Whenever Emma Pearson swept on to the stage the dramatic temperature rose |
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Pinchgut brings yet more exciting surprises to opera with Handel’s Athalia |
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Pinchgut Opera's Athalia in Sydney: fabulous performance marred by directiorial problems |
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Athalia is musically excellent with a solid staging |
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Lindy Hume couldn’t coax drama out of this work |
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An interesting production not without its problems, balanced by some strong performances |
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L'incoronazione di PoppeaPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() ![]() |
The performers engaged with the music and demands of the staging with aplomb |
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A triumph for Pinchgut Opera and a great celebration of Monteverdi’s 450th birthday |
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Pinchgut Opera’s retelling of The Coronation of Poppea reflects our times |
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A theatrical and musical experience unlike any other |
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A bold, mostly considered take on Monteverdi's potent tale of sex, power and violence |
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PygmalionPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | ![]() |
Disconnected dégustation |
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Performers overcome clutter in Rameau’s Anacreon and Pigmalion |
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Lightweight diversions |
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A triple bill of delicious intermezzi by Pinchgut |
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Picture perfect |
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A complex interweaving of plots and realities – with fantastic music |
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Pinchgut Opera's delightful insight |
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Erighetta e Don ChilonePinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | ![]() |
Disconnected dégustation |
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Performers overcome clutter in Rameau’s Anacreon and Pigmalion |
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Lightweight diversions |
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A triple bill of delicious intermezzi by Pinchgut |
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Picture perfect |
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A complex interweaving of plots and realities – with fantastic music |
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Pinchgut Opera's delightful insight |
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AnacreonPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | ![]() ![]() |
Disconnected dégustation |
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Performers overcome clutter in Rameau’s Anacreon and Pigmalion |
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Lightweight diversions |
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A triple bill of delicious intermezzi by Pinchgut |
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Picture perfect |
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A complex interweaving of plots and realities – with fantastic music |
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Pinchgut Opera's delightful insight |
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TheodoraPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | ![]() |
Pinchgut’s Theodora brings the irrational power of love to uncertain times |
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A musical, if not dramatic, triumph in Sydney |
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Valda Wilson’s Theodora was no simpering virgin maid but a strong woman |
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The two principal parts were both performed with consummate, sometimes breathtaking virtuosity |
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Seraphic beauty fit for the choirs of angels |
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Inspired musical values and post-Trump passions let down by awkward staging |
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Caitlin Hulcup on Handel's Theodora and celebrating Xmas
The Australian mezzo is finishing off her year with Pinchgut Opera's latest show and SwanSongs Perth.
The Australian mezzo is finishing off her year with Pinchgut Opera's latest show and SwanSongs Perth.
ArmidaPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
Star turns (and zombies) help Haydn's musical sorceress cast her spell |
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Confusion has such lovely music! |
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Music wins in Pinchgut's magic tale of warriors and witches |
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Antony Walker caressed near-perfect balance and delicious warmth out of the whole orchestra |
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L’Amant jalouxPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
This is one of Pinchgut’s best explorations yet of opera obscura |
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Sublimely ridiculous: Grétry’s L’Amant jaloux another hit for Pinchgut Opera |
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It's frivolous, frothy, and fun, and amazingly well performed |
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Pinchgut Opera plays lovers' tiffs for laughs |
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A testament to the vivacity of Australian music culture |
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Pocket-sized companies keeping opera interesting
Not all Australian opera is frilly, federally funded fare. Pinchgut Opera airs a forgotten masterpiece of fun – L’amant jaloux – with a young cast in the finest of voice.
Not all Australian opera is frilly, federally funded fare. Pinchgut Opera airs a forgotten masterpiece of fun – L’amant jaloux – with a young cast in the finest of voice.
BajazetPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
Once again, Pinchgut has dressed up a rather dubious candidate in lovely finery |
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Pinchgut Opera concocts a striking Vivaldi pasticcio |
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The latest offering from Pinchgut Opera more than meets the company's previously high standards |
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The musical achievement for this entire production is absolutely staggering |
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Pinchgut Opera's gripping tale a glorious triumph of intensity |
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Iphigenie en TauridePinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
Iphigénie en Tauride receives a Rolls Royce treatment |
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Iphigénie en Tauride is superb and makes for a great early Christmas gift |
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Compelling and uncomplicated Iphegénie en Tauride storms into Sydney |
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A dramatic feast even the gods approve of |
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A work of pure theatrical magic |
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Pinchgut draws ex-pat stars back for Iphigenie en Tauride
Caitlin Hulcup and Grant Doyle might not be familiar to Sydney opera-goers. They seldom perform in Australia. Pinchgut Opera's Iphigenie en Tauride is their first production together.
Caitlin Hulcup and Grant Doyle might not be familiar to Sydney opera-goers. They seldom perform in Australia. Pinchgut Opera's Iphigenie en Tauride is their first production together.
The Chimney SweepPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
Eighteenth-century Salieri romp given new life by Pinchgut Opera |
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A robust, enthusiastic production |
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Pinchgut gets back to basics with Salieri’s cleverly crafted singspiel |
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Pinchgut Opera rediscovers a long-forgotten treasure |
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Pinchgut Opera punches above its weight
The small Sydney based company brings Salieri's comic hit The Chimney Sweep back to life.
The small Sydney based company brings Salieri's comic hit The Chimney Sweep back to life.
GiasonePinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() ![]() |
This impressive revival makes it hard to understand how Cavalli’s racy opera ever became neglected |
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A fresh and lively winner |
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Giasone, the glory of it all |
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Carry on Cavalli complete with musical mix-ups, mayhem and Jason in the tub |
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What a triumph! |
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Lust and the libretto
An earthly desire drives the most rarefied of art forms.
An earthly desire drives the most rarefied of art forms.
Pinchgut's bid for the Golden Fleece
David Hansen takes the philandering title role in a 400-year-old opera receiving its Aussie premiere next month.
David Hansen takes the philandering title role in a 400-year-old opera receiving its Aussie premiere next month.
Castor et PolluxPinchgut OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
An awesome trek through the cosmos |
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Pinchgut Opera offers a marvellous performance of Rameau's Castor et Pollux in Sydney |
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Music the real hero in this tale of brotherly love and sacrifice |
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Altogether another triumph |
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Another great success from Pinchgut Opera |
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Starry nights for Pinchgut
Twin talk with Castor And Pollux.
Twin talk with Castor And Pollux.
Star-crossed Bromance of the French Baroque
Pinchgut Opera explores Rameau’s bizarre operatic love triangle in Castor & Pollux.
Pinchgut Opera explores Rameau’s bizarre operatic love triangle in Castor & Pollux.
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Pinchgut Opera announces the Taryn Fiebig Scholar program |
The new Pinchgut Opera scholarship program honours the legacy of Taryn Fiebig, who was thrilled when the idea was proposed to her shortly before she died. |
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Pinchgut Opera announces ambitious 2021 season |
The company celebrates 20 years with impressively bold offerings and major players. |
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Pinchgut Opera announces 2019 aeason |
The Pinchgut Opera has announced its 2019 season, which will feature two operas, two concerts, and performances in two different cities. |
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Pinchgut Opera announces 2018 season |
Pinchgut Opera's 2018 season sees some very exciting and bold directions with an Australian premiere production by 18th century master Hasse. |
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Pocket-sized companies keeping opera interesting |
Not all Australian opera is frilly, federally funded fare. Pinchgut Opera airs a forgotten masterpiece of fun – L’amant jaloux – with a young cast in the finest of voice. |
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