West Australian Opera
@WAOpera
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Western Australia’s State Opera Company since 1967. Resident of His Majesty’s Theatre.
Perth, Western Australia
Joined January 2013
“So much consideration and thought has gone into every note. I’m not sure I’ve got another opera in me, but I’m really proud of this work.” @WAOpera is set to premiere the second (and maybe last) Noongar language opera by Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse. https://t.co/tR8W2AUO38
limelight-arts.com.au
Read the article from Limelight's January/February 2024 issue.
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Told long before Shakespeare's, an ancient Noongar tale about two star-crossed lovers is about to receive its operatic adaption with @WAOpera at @perthfest. Its director Matt Reuben James Ward talks about bridging the mythic past to the present day. https://t.co/0wL2IkiZiP
limelight-arts.com.au
Sometimes, says opera director Matt Reuben James Ward, it's the little things that count when building a bridge from the mythic past to the present day.
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“At its heart, it’s a love story, but it’s a love story in many forms." Gina Williams chatted to @LimelightArtsAu about her latest opera with Guy Ghouse, WUNDIG WER WILURA. #WAO2024 #WAO #WAOWundigWerWilura
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We want to hear you sing! 🎶 Join WAO's Wesfarmers Arts Singing Classes for an 8-week introduction to the joy of singing as part of a group! 📅 16 October - 4 December #WAO #WAO2023
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“I was overwhelmed at the great honour from one of our greatest universities,” Chard recounts on first hearing the news. The @westaustralian highlights Executive Director Carolyn Chard AM's Honorary Doctorate from #UWA @uwanews. https://t.co/NITtCU7udM
thewest.com.au
WA Opera executive director Carolyn Chard never imagined her pure passion for the arts would lead her to be awarded an honorary doctorate of Music from UWA.
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Take a bow! Congratulations to every person on stage, behind the scenes, and in the pit on an incredible season of OTELLO! Thank you to everyone who joined WAO for this powerhouse production. 📸 Dylan Alcock #WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello #Verdi
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Limited availability for tonight's final OTELLO. Be quick to secure the last tickets! 🎟️ https://t.co/OsgO1hYFGw 📸 Dylan Alcock #WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello #Verdi
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"Soprano Naomi Johns captures the purity and pathos of Desdemona." - @westaustralian Don't miss your chance to experience this moving production of OTELLO! 🎟️ https://t.co/OsgO1hYFGw 📸 Dylan Alcock #WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello #Verdi
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Three more chances to experience this powerhouse production of OTELLO! 🎟️ https://t.co/OsgO1hYFGw 📸 Dylan Alcock #WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello #Verdi
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"We’re watching a masterpiece unfold in real time — watching operas like these is for me, what it would feel like to watch da Vinci paint the Mona Lisa.” Chris van Tuinen reflects on OTELLO in the @westaustralian. #WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello
https://t.co/532ikBR7Pa
thewest.com.au
West Australian Opera’s latest season of Verdi’s Otello at His Majesty’s Theatre continues the company’s notable trend of strong and steady ticket sales since the end of COVID cancellations.
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"A constellation of stars illuminate the dark tale of Verdi’s Otello" - @westaustralian
#WAO2023 #WAOOtello
https://t.co/9H1katcWfw
thewest.com.au
A constellation of stars illuminate the dark tale of Verdi’s Otello for WA Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre this month.
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"The vocal prowess from every performer was breathtaking, and a mesmerising feat to watch." - @scenestr
#WAO2023 #WAOOtello
https://t.co/GMEbfc1z6G
scenestr.com.au
''Otello' was just enough of an operatic toe-dipping exposure for it to be enjoyed by anyone for the first time.'
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"This is a show not to be missed..." Miranda Summers reflects on reviving OTELLO and her deeply personal connection to this acclaimed production. #WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello
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Tension and heart-breaking drama share the stage in this acclaimed production of OTELLO. Your epic night at the opera awaits! 📆 20 - 29 July | His Majesty's Theatre, Perth 🎟️ https://t.co/OsgO1hYFGw
#WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello #Verdi
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Speaking with the @westaustralian rising star tenor Nicolas Jones reflects on becoming a Principal Artist with @operadeparis. Don't miss his West Australian Opera debut in OTELLO! #WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello
https://t.co/olGW42JOPs
thewest.com.au
Tenor Nicholas Jones will make his WA Opera debut in the company’s season of Otello before jetting to France to start working with the newly formed Paris Opera Troupe.
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Witness an epic masterpiece filled with spectacular music and explosive drama. OTELLO | His Majesty's Theatre, Perth from 20 - 29 July. 🎟️ https://t.co/OsgO1hYFGw 📸 Prudence Upton #WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello #Verdi
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Busy in rehearsals for OTELLO, Artistic Director and conductor Chris van Tuinen discusses why the opera is one of Verdi's greatest works. Check out WAO's latest blog to learn more. #WAO2023 #WAO #WAOOtello #Opera
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Experience a thrilling night at His Majesty's Theatre as WAO presents OTELLO from 20 - 29 July. Based on Shakespeare’s famous play, witness an epic masterpiece bursting with rich storytelling, spectacular music, and explosive drama. #WAO2023 #WAOOtello
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"The production gives the singers such license to really sing the truth of their characters without detracting from the drama.” #WAO2023 #WAOOtello #Magazine6000
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magazine6000.com
Naomi Johns remembers seeing Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Otello when rising through the ranks early in her opera career. “I loved watching it! I just thought, oh my god, how are they doing that? The...
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