Well, I think this is the perfect time to start the blog for
this year – in the lead up to our box office opening in July for Haydn’s L’anima
del filosofo (Orpheus & Eurydice).
I’m in Los Angeles for the Opera America Conference and LA Opera’s
The Ring (and some summer!). It’s been just amazing. There are many of the same
issues that face Pinchgut and other Australian arts companies as there are in
the US, and these Americans are certainly a savvy bunch with much insight and
generosity of ideas. I’ve also met many new people and some old friends
including the talented countertenor David Walker (photo with me attending Die Walkure) who is also attending – he
sang with us in L’Ormindo last December.
Lyndon Terracini, AD of Opera Australia is also here and a few others from OA – but
mainly people from all over the US.
I’ve been surprised and delighted at how many people here
know about Pinchgut and the fine work we do! This is mainly thanks to our
co-artistic director Antony Walker
- and his extensive work with many opera companies in the US. He is very
well regarded here (and in Australia!).
Having attended the third installment of the Ring on Sunday,
Siegfried for over 5 hours, I then went to see the musical South Pacific for a
few more hours – everyone was saying how great it is – event The Ring’s conductor,
James Conlon recommended it in his pre-concert talks (well worth every minute –
then he conducts for 5 hours – extraordinary, talented man).
I well be posting regularly now and hope the journey until
opening night of Haydn’s Orpheus will not come too soon!
Anna
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