OperaChaser

OperaChaser — Paul Selar
Home of the OperaChaser Critics Awards (The OCCAs) • Reviewer for @arts_review
Contributor to @LimelightArtsAu | @operamagazine

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The inaugural OperaChaser Critics Awards got a rap in @LimelightArtsAu. Thanks so much! https://t.co/4O60yVCttK

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Today’s streetscape view — quite a bit happening on this short stretch of @Boroondara’s Linda Crescent, Hawthorn.

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Today’s streetscape view — gorgeous morning on View Street, Bendigo.

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Reflecting the passionate G&S culture that has flourished across Britain and much of the former British Commonwealth for over a century, @OperaAustralia’s Gilbert & Sullivan: A Musical Celebration made an entertaining tribute to the duo. My thoughts:
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There’s that Moshinsky-Traviata drop curtain being used again! Not sure why when G&S were centre of attention in @OperaAustralia’s dedicated musical celebration to the enduring duo. Nevertheless, lots of wonderful performances with, hmm, lots of showbiz direction.

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“Never mind the why and wherefore”; I’ll be in my element for the next couple of hours when @OperaAustralia’s Gilbert & Sullivan: A Musical Celebration gets underway here @cityofmelbourne’s swanky Regent Theatre.

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Celebrating 70 years of bringing opera to the people, elegance, expertise, experience and soaring entertainment were the order of the evening for @OperaAustralia’s 70th Anniversary Gala on Sunday. My thoughts @arts_review: https://t.co/iHesQg2pQl

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Or better written, XIII 😊

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Do you remember when you joined X? I’m being reminded today — 13 years! #MyXAnniversary

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The ensemble nature of the company was showcased splendidly this evening in @OperaAustralia’s 70th Anniversary Gala in a program catering generously for a raft of exceptional talent without resorting to the usual overdone opera highlights. And it looked pretty classy all the way!

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Happy 70th Anniversary @OperaAustralia! To celebrate, I’m absolutely pleased to attend your gala event @cityofmelbourne’s Regent Theatre. Let the art of opera inspire!

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“All things in moderation” comes to mind as @VictorianOpera once again warmly revives composer Calvin Bowman and librettist Anna Goldsworthy’s version of Norman Lindsay’s tale — a compact 70-minute romp that coasts along, plump with melodic pleasure. https://t.co/NUKZ3AY4Ys

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Norman Lindsay’s charming, Aussie tug-of-war bush adventure is brought to spirited life in @VictorianOpera’s compact 70-minute work that coasts along, plump with melodic pleasure. The Magic Pudding: The Opera is entertaining sustenance for the whole family.

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Great to see another comeback for @VictorianOpera’s production of composer Calvin Bowman and librettist Anna Goldsworthy’s The Magic Pudding: The Opera. Some sweet and savoury entertainment ahead here at The Round, Nunawading.

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And throwing in a few more!

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Out and about in country Victoria’s Kyneton, yesterday. Just an hour away from Melbourne by train, with charms charm after charm to admire.

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Newcomers to and lovers of Verdi’s La Traviata should find many aspects of dir. Sarah Giles’ new production for @OperaAustralia, its individual performances and musical quality enough to arouse emotion and bask in its artistry. My thoughts @arts_review: https://t.co/Kv6aCMXspX

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Off to Moss Vale, NSW for a 70th Birthday — and first time to take the cutting-edge-sounding XPT. It’s not! No charging capability or wi-fi either for the next 9hr30min journey.

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Opening tonight, a new @OperaAustralia La Traviata that might not achieve the 30 year life of its predecessor but has much to offer — a handsome-looking production from dir. Sarah Giles that seems to purposefully confuses time, combining poetic moments of Violetta’s imaginings.

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@TerenceMcCart14 @CityofAdelaide @stateoperaofsa They sure have!

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Back in @CityofAdelaide and Her Majesty’s Theatre for the opening night of @stateoperaofsa’s new Neil Armfield directed production of Rossini’s Cinderella. Hopefully back at my accommodation before the clock strikes midnight.

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Already homeward bound after a quick trip to @CityofAdelaide with @Qantas QF674 ADL-MEL coming up. I’ll have to start calling these trips FIFOFOs — fly in, fly out for opera!