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An interview with John Woods

An interview with John Woods

19th February, 2021

Ahead of his appearance in recital with tenor Kang Wang, we spoke to renowned pianist, John Woods. ...

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Beef Australia Community Chorus

Beef Australia Community Chorus

19th February, 2021

Perform with Opera Queensland as part of the Beef Australia Community Chorus for Are You Lonesome Tonight ...

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An interview with Kang Wang

An interview with Kang Wang

17th February, 2021

Kang Wang makes his solo recital debut with Opera Queensland this month in Secret – A Love that Never Was. We spoke to Kang for an insight into the ...

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Director’s Note – Sarah Giles on the story of Lorelei

Director’s Note – Sarah Giles on the story of Lorelei

15th February, 2021

A story. About a young boy on an adventure. Off to discover the world. Falls in love. Has children. Grows old. Dies. ...

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The story behind the myth

The story behind the myth

15th February, 2021

The name Lorelei comes from the name of an echoing rock on the southern bank of the Rhine – Lurlei, a story which has been told in ballads and poems...

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The impossible fashions of Lorelei

The impossible fashions of Lorelei

14th February, 2021

A dress made from 140 metres of tulle that is too big to fit backstage. With her costume designs for Lorelei, Marg Horwell has taken female fashions t...

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Ancient Myth. Modern Women.

Ancient Myth. Modern Women.

12th February, 2021

The Lorelei in German lore is a siren of distracting beauty said to sit atop a particular rock at the edge of the River Rhine, enchanting sailors with...

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Sing Sing Sing has a new home at Emporium Hotel South Bank

Sing Sing Sing has a new home at Emporium Hotel South Bank

12th February, 2021

A new Opera Queensland stage is set for 2021 and you are invited to step out of the audience and into the action as a part of Sing Sing Sing. ...

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Step behind the scenes with Lorelei

Step behind the scenes with Lorelei

10th February, 2021

Rehearsals are underway for Lorelei, our first performance at QPAC this year. Step behind the scenes with Director and Dramaturg Sarah Giles, conducto...

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How Lorelei came to be

How Lorelei came to be

4th February, 2021

Cabaret diva Ali McGregor talks about how she came up with the concept for Lorelei ahead of its Queensland premiere in Opera Queensland’s Season 202...

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An interview with Jane Sheldon

An interview with Jane Sheldon

1st February, 2021

Jane Sheldon is an Australian-American soprano and composer who specialises in the creation and performance of exploratory chamber music. ...

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An interview with Alex Raineri

An interview with Alex Raineri

1st February, 2021

We recently asked Alex Raineri, Australian classical pianist and Artistic Director of the Brisbane Music Festival, a few questions about his collabora...

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