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Desiree Frahn is a South Australian soprano. She is a graduate of the Elder Conservatorium and a former James and Diana Ramsey Foundation Young Artist.
For State Opera she has appeared as Valencienne (The Merry Widow), Leila (The Pearl Fishers), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), Rose Pickles (Cloudstreet! – World Premiere), Pamina (Magic Flute), Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus), Bastienne (Bastien und Bastienne), and Kate Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly). In 2018 she performed in the Australian premiere of Jake Heggie’s To Hell and Back for Gertrude Opera. In 2019 she stars as the Vixen in State Opera’s production of Janacek’s Cunning Little Vixen.
Desiree Frahn is a South Australian soprano. She is a graduate of the Elder Conservatorium and a former James and Diana Ramsey Foundation Young Artist.
For State Opera she has appeared as the Vixen (Cunning Little Vixen), Valencienne (The Merry Widow), Leila (The Pearl Fishers), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), Rose Pickles (Cloudstreet! – World Premiere), Pamina (Magic Flute), Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus), Bastienne (Bastien und Bastienne), and Kate Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly). In 2018 she performed in the Australian premiere of Jake Heggie’s To Hell and Back for Gertrude Opera. 2020 engagements for State Opera included Carmina Burana, Sweeney Todd, and Summer of the Seventeenth Doll.
PERFORMANCES WITH STATE OPERA SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Bubba – Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (2020)
Johanna – Sweeney Todd (2020) – postponed C-19
Soprano Soloist – Carmina Burana (2020) – cancelled C-19
Vixen – Cunning Little Vixen (2019)
Frasquita – Carmen in the Square (2019)
Valencienne – The Merry Widow (2018)
Leila – Pearl Fishers (2018)
Lauretta – Gianni Schicchi (2017)
Rosalinda – Die Fledermaus (2017)
Rose Pickles – Cloudstreet! (2016)
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Sneak Peek! Tune in to Artistic Director Stuart Maunder speaking to Victorian Opera about bringing VOSS out of the archives and into theatres in Adelaide and Melbourne.
Long drive this Easter weekend? Our latest installation of Kaspar and Maunder features the great Australian Soprano Marilyn Richardson. This 4(!) part series covers her career highlights, her adventures through Europe and her 45 year marriage to the multi-talented James Christiansen. stateopera.com.au/kaspar-maunder-podcast/
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Such an awe inspiring career. And a wonderful human aswell xxx
A wonderful singer and warm hearted woman! A privilege to know her and to have worked with her.
Marilyn congratulations! A truly magnificent Soprano and such a beautiful woman inside and out. Thank you for sharing Karen xx
Darling Marilyn. What an absolute legend, inspiration and truly lovely person and dear friend. Thank you SOSA for sharing.
Grandma and Grandpa ❤️ Will be listening to this over the weekend! Rest In Peace Grandpa ❤️
How wonderful! Our beautiful Marilyn. What a wonderful woman and friend. She’s so very special. 💞💞💞💞💞
❤❤😪 miss your performances Dad x
Aww I love this woman!!! Marilyn Christiansen you are sublime!! ♥️♥️♥️🎶🎶🎶
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Beautiful legend!
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A few weeks ago we asked you to share photos of your beloved furry friends and you delivered. So we thought it was only fair that we return the favour! Please meet the pets of State Opera – Milo, Kaspar, Pierre, Books, Angus & Eddie, Scout & Finn, Ziggy & Maisie, Augie and Apollo.
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What a great idea little cuties
They are all so cute😍😍
Sooo beautiful😘
"This is a big gamble for State Opera but it pays off in hearts." - Ewart Shaw
Catch a double dose of support for State Opera from The Advertiser today. Look out for Ben Mingay in Adelaide Confidential and Ewart Shaw's review of Carousel online.
www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/state-opera-gamble-pays-off-in-hearts/news-story/b38e098ae2c...
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I loved every minute, and left with a tear in my eye. Congrats to Stuart, Yarmila and all the SOSA team and artists. ❤️
It was an amazing show, could not have wished for a better performance.
We absolutely loved it. Congratulations 🥳
Wonderful show on Friday night, loved it!
Outstanding performances all round.
damn, can't read the article online unless a subscriber 😠
It was a fantastic show all round. A great night out.
🎟Missed out on tickets??🎟 A HANDFUL of tickets have just become available at the very last minute to this Friday and Saturday night's shows. If you hurry you may still be able to catch this incredible show. stateopera.com.au/productions/carousel/
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Oh I adore this show 🥰
