These performances of the short comique operas, Lortzing’s Die Opernprobe and Schubert’s Der häusliche Krieg culminate an intense month of coaching and stage craft experience for the sixteen emerging professional singers from Australia and New Zealand who successfully auditioned for The Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program (LGNOP) 2022.
The music staff who prepared these singers all have extensive international musical experience, but most importantly are recognized for nurturing inexperienced talented performers and their strong association with LGNOP.
The wit, tuneful music, contemporary settings, sung in German with English dialogue should intrigue! Bring your family, support your musical friends and Queensland based LGNOP.
Director Stuart Maunder AM
Conductor Johannes Fritzsch
Coaches Philip Mayers, Jennifer Marten-Smith, Lisa Gasteen AO and Sarka Budinska
Ensemble Q augmented by Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student musicians
Collaborate with Opera Queensland’s leading principal performers and seasoned pianists.
Joseph Keckler returns to Australia to perform a new selection of songs as well as some favourites from his previous tour.
A fun-filled night of music making and merriment for singers of all levels of experience.
A tale of heart and humour full of clever disguises, unlikely heroes, a midnight ball and the kindness of one very determined young woman.
The Birth of Bel Canto traces bel canto opera’s roots to the madrigal, with five solo voices performing Monteverdi, Gesualdo, and Strozzi.
A glorious celebration of sacred music written by Rossini towards the end of his life.
One of Australia’s most beloved culinary figures, Stefano de Pieri, will be curating the Long Lunch for this year’s Bel Canto festival.
A collection of secular hymns with lyrics by some of Australia’s finest writers.