https://stateopera.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2-271758-Main-0x0-0.jpg

Handel

Saul

Festival Theatre

03 Mar - 09 Mar 2017

Season Closed

A co-production with the Adelaide Festival.

Conductor: Erin Heyland
Director: Barrie Kosky
Revival Director: Donna Stirrup
Set & Costume Designer: Katrin Lea Tag
Chorus Master: Brett Weymark
Choreographer: Otto Pichler
Lighting Designer: Joachim Klein

Saul: Christopher Purves
David: Christopher Lowrey
Jonathan: Adrian Strooper
Merab: Mary Bevan
Michal: Taryn Fiebig
High Priest / Abner / Amalekite / Doeg: Stuart Jackson
Witch of Endor: Kanen Breen

with

State Opera Chorus
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Joined by Anthony Abouhamad on harpsichord

SOCIAL

stateoperasouthaustralia

Stories worth telling.

It's soooo cold! 🥶 How about snuggling on the c

It's soooo cold! 🥶
How about snuggling on the couch and watching Boheme on the beach? It's available for free on SBS on Demand and it's sure to warm your heart!

@sbs_australia #opera #operaondemand #laboheme #bohemeonhebeach

A stunning location, two award-winning performers,

A stunning location, two award-winning performers, an intriguing program featuring Liszt's music and Petrarch's sonnets. Can you think of a more perfect plan for a winter afternoon?

Only a handful of tickets left to see Konstantin Shamray and Fiona McArdle in recital at @ukariaculturalcentre! Follow the link in bio to get yours.

Tag an RAA member to let them know 😉

Tag an RAA member to let them know 😉

Did you know that La Traviata was inspired by a bo

Did you know that La Traviata was inspired by a book, inspired by a real person? Marie Duplessis was the most fashionable and glamourous courtesan in Paris and died of consumption in 1847. Among her many lovers, writer Alexandre Dumas fils, who made her immortal in La Dame aux Camelies, and composer Franz Liszt.
.
#opera #latraviata #didyouknow #ladameauxcamelies #inspiration

Think you don't know La Traviata? Think again. Th

Think you don't know La Traviata? Think again.

This is one of the most iconic scenes of Australian cinema: drag queen Felicia screaming it across the desert atop a bus, with sparkly silver fabric billowing behind her. Yes, it’s Priscilla – Queen of the Desert we’re talking about.
Guy Pearce/Felicia delivers a fabulous lip-sync to Violetta’s aria, ‘Sempre libera’ (Always free) in which she declares that she will always be free and scales the vocal heights with great flair.

#opera #operainmovies #latraviata #verdi #stateoperasouthaustralia #adelaide #southaustralia #thinkyoudontknowit #comingsoon

A courtesan falling in love with one of her suitor

A courtesan falling in love with one of her suitors... Does that ring bells? Pretty Woman is loosely inspired to La Traviata, and there are several tips of the hat to Verdi's opera throughout the movie:
🤨 Both Violetta and Vivian try to fit in their new life, challenging the common stigma of their occupation.
💃 Do you remember which opera Edward and Vivian go to see together? Of course, it’s La traviata!
🎶 In the final scene, as Edward rides his limousine horse to rescue “princess Vivian,” blasting Violetta’s declaration of love “Amami, Alfredo” (Love me, Alfredo) off the car’s speakers.

#opera #latraviata #verdi #prettywoman #thinkyoudontknowit #famousopera #adelaide #southaustralia #stateoperasouthaustralia

Load More… Follow on Instagram

State Opera South Australia

12 hours ago

<img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'">

We are very excited that rehearsals of our co-production of La Traviata with Opera Queensland and West Australian Opera started in Brisbane! Read more about the creative development with director Sarah Giles. ... See MoreSee Less

Five minutes with Sarah Giles

stateopera.com.au

Director Sarah Giles discusses the dual perspectives in State Opera South Australia's upcoming production of La Traviata

View on Facebook

Likes: 17
Shares: 0
Comments: 1

Comment on Facebook Director Sarah Giles...

Oooh! X I love this interview! ❤️

State Opera South Australia

1 day ago

<img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'">

It's soooo cold! 🥶
How about snuggling on the couch and watching Boheme on the beach? It's available for free on SBS on Demand and it's sure to warm your heart! ... See MoreSee Less

Boheme On The Beach -

www.sbs.com.au

Christmas Eve - Rodolfo, a poet, and Marcello, a painter, are freezing in their studio. Colline and Schaunard arrive bringing wine. Benoit, the landlord, arrives demanding the rent.

View on Facebook

Likes: 23
Shares: 4
Comments: 2

Comment on Facebook Christmas Eve - ...

Watching it right now!

Rel Jade

State Opera South Australia

3 days ago

<img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'">

A stunning location, two award-winning performers, an intriguing program featuring Liszt's music and Petrarch's sonnets. Can you think of a more perfect plan for a winter afternoon?

Only a handful of tickets left to see Konstantin Shamray and Fiona McArdle in recital at Ukaria Cultura Centre! ➡️ bit.ly/3OvpKRS ... See MoreSee Less

A stunning location, two award-winning performers, an intriguing program featuring Liszts music and Petrarchs sonnets. Can you think of a more perfect plan for a winter afternoon?

Only a handful of tickets left to see Konstantin Shamray and Fiona McArdle in recital at Ukaria Cultura Centre! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OvpKRS

Image attachment

Image attachment

Image attachment

View on Facebook

Likes: 19
Shares: 5
Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook 103997454921_10161999926719922

State Opera South Australia

6 days ago

<img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'">

Did you know that La Traviata was inspired by a book, inspired by a real person? Marie Duplessis was the most fashionable and glamourous courtesan in Paris and died of consumption in 1847. Among her many lovers, writer Alexandre Dumas fils, who made her immortal in La Dame aux Camelies, and composer Franz Liszt. ... See MoreSee Less

Did you know that La Traviata was inspired by a book, inspired by a real person? Marie Duplessis was the most fashionable and glamourous courtesan in Paris and died of consumption in 1847. Among her many lovers, writer Alexandre Dumas fils, who made her immortal in La Dame aux Camelies, and composer Franz Liszt.

View on Facebook

Likes: 21
Shares: 1
Comments: 1

Comment on Facebook Did you know that La...

Bronwyn Joy

State Opera South Australia

2 weeks ago

<img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'" data-src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-1/148923552_10160770102604922_6775192347740445960_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_p50x50&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbb9e7&_nc_ohc=lhPsX4T0hqMAX9LxRqh&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&edm=ALdPpPkEAAAA&oh=00_AT-9k6zn2CZ6sDB9dpBIJIOdt7VAdfNnnd2qVM54KUAYdw&oe=62E72B15" alt="State Opera South Australia" width=40 height=40 onerror="this.style.display='none'">

From all of us, THANK YOU 🥰 for donating to State Opera: with your support, we can bring more stories to the stage and create unforgettable memories to share.

If you’d like to make a tax-deductible donation before the end of the financial year, you can do it here ➡️ stateopera.com.au/eofy-22-appeal/ ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

Likes: 16
Shares: 2
Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook 10161980814304922

SHOWS YOU MAY LIKE

La Traviata

How to Kill your Husband (2022)

How to Kill your Husband (2022)

Songs for the Sea (2022)

Songs for the Sea (2022)

Stay in the loop

© 2022 State Opera South Australia. Designed & developed by Avenue De Saxe