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Holiday Concerts at the Sydney Opera HouseMusgrove Opera will be bursting into the Sydney Opera House for the first time in October, as they launch their new series of Holiday Concerts. Hosted by Musgrove's artistic director, Lachlan Massey, the hour-long shows are specially designed for kids age 5-12, and make an excellent day out, with the shows on Saturdays at the convenient time of 3:30pm.
The first show in the series, HEROES, concentrates on the musical heroes we know and love, with each singer presenting a work from their own composer heroes. Amongst the wider suite of heroes on the program is a piece by Paul Jarman on Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. These Utzon Room performances will both feature the premiere of parts of a new episodic opera, Jack Russel, by Musgrove's artistic director Lachlan Massey. The episodes are designed to go along with the theme of each concert, and follow the story of eleven-year-old Jack Russel, whose life is turned upside down when his beloved toy giraffe goes missing. Tickets now on sale from the Sydney Opera House Box Office: click here. 23/4/21 |
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Hansel & Gretel PremieresWe had a fantastic time premiering Hansel & Gretel on the weekend - the theatre was packed, the songs were a hit and the House of Lollies was stunning.
"IT WAS SO AMAZING I LOVED IT" "We absolutely loved Hansel and Gretel" "So brilliant" Our official guest for the premiere, all the way from Parliament House...Trent Zimmermann MP, Federal Member for North Sydney. Thanks to everyone who got out of the house and came to the opera, marking the end of a year we'll never forget! Stay tuned for more production announcements over the coming months. 17/2/21 |
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Hansel in RehearsalHansel & Gretel is well underway - we're currently in our third and final week of intensive rehearsals. This is our third production season here at Musgrove Opera, and the energy in the room is palpable. Today's rehearsals were the first time we used real lollies, and whilst we could go without the constant sugar hit, we can't resist the odd bite in between scenes!
With a travel-related casting change late in the piece, Aidan O'Donnell will appear in this year's production in the role of the Father. Aidan is well known to Musgrove audiences from his role as Judge in Pinocchio! We're also really glad to announce Sophia Chan is joining us as cellist for this production - she's a wonderful musician and a long-time friend, having previously appeared in the NSW South Coast Tour. We were excited to appear twice on Fine Music Sydney with Simon Moore and Julie Simonds. Missed us? Catch up hear at www.finemusicsydney.com (subscription required). And have a read of this Time Out Sydney article on the production: www.timeout.com/sydney/kids/hansel-and-gretel 9/2/2021 |
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Hansel & Gretel AnnouncedHansel & Gretel is coming to The Concourse this February for one night only.
Musgrove's artistic director Lachlan Massey said of the production: "What a joy. So excited that amidst the chaos of this year, we can launch Hansel and Gretel - brand new confetti-filled opera, at a theatre I've dreamed of for a while!! (The Concourse). We might be one of the first opera companies to be back up and running, and we can't wait to show you what we've been up to." Oliver Heuzenroeder and Vanessa Agius will make their Musgrove debuts as Father and Nutty Liz respectively. Ines Paxton and Alexander Caldwell will return to the company as the energetic Hansel and Gretel. Great for adults and kids ages 4+ 7pm, Sat 13 Feb The Concourse Theatre Tickets on sale now from Ticketek - click here. 22/10/2020 |
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Hansel & Gretel WorkshopsExciting couple days of workshops for our latest opera, Hansel & Gretel. We were thrilled to be back in the rehearsal room, developing some exciting new music.
We were also really excited to open up our last rehearsal for a workshop preview performance for a small audience. Reimagined for an Australian audience, and set in drought-stricken Queensland, this truly is a Hansel & Gretel for a new generation. 21/7/20 |
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Four Massive Days!We had an unbelievably amazing time on the South Coast Tour, with three Pinocchio! performances, two schools concerts and many hours of driving! Much fun had by all. We're so thankful to everyone who came to the shows in Berry, Ulladulla and Jamberoo.
Today is also two years to the date since our first Pinocchio! workshops at The Councourse and we've been amazed at the journey this show has been on. We can't wait to announce our next production on 19 Oct, 2020. 16/12/2019 |
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South Coast TourAfter the success of Pinocchio's premiere last year, we're pleased to announce that the production will be coming to South Coast NSW in December 2019.
The tour will visit Berry, Ulladulla, Mittagong and Jamberoo, and will include performances for local schools! Tour dates and information on the What's On page. 20/9/19 |
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A Hello and a FarewellThis week’s development workshops included singing farewell to a local restaurant, closing down after 24 years! The flash-mob was a total surprise to everyone at the restaurant. Needless to say there were a few tears from restaurant staff (and the odd customer!).
We are also working on a piece, excerpts of which are set to premiere on our December schools tour. 26/6/19 |
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Tour NewsWe have reports!
Our 2019 tour will be announced at 9am, on the 24th September. 5/5/19 |
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Pinocchio! PremieresWe were overjoyed to welcome almost 400 people to Pinocchio over two performances - kids, teenagers and grandparents alike. Mrs Linda Hurley, spouse of the Governor of NSW, attended the matinee in her official capacity (pictured).
At the 7pm performance, Mrs Susan Johnson, our founding patron, cut the ribbon to officially launch Musgrove Opera. Here was some of our favourite feedback: 'I want the CD!! Bravo...we loved it! All singing "All the World's a Stage..." on the way home!' 'Loved the amazing duets, trios and quartets!' 'Well well well! What an afternoon and evening! I'm speechless! I'm without speech Bravo!!!!!' Thanks to everyone who came to Pinocchio's premiere. From the first workshops, to the photo shoot, rehearsals and performances, we loved every minute! 22/12/18 |
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RehearsalsWith only 2 days until the shows, we're reaching the end of the Pinocchio rehearsal period. Studio rehearsals are now complete, and we're in the theatre tomorrow!
18/12/18 |
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Pinocchio! WorkshopsWe were excited to host two of Pinocchio workshops at The Concourse, Chatswood, in December 2017 and February 2018: Behind the scenes of yesterday’s workshops - recording songs from our first opera, Pinocchio! After a very intense day, we were very pleased to discover the free tea making facilities in the green room! 23/2/2019 |
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We had an amazing workshop morning at The Concourse last Saturday! Pinocchio is coming along swimmingly. 22/12/17 |
