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Returning due to popular demand after several sell-out seasons, Melbourne Opera performs one of Rossini’s most popular operas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Production Details<\/h1>\n

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Dates<\/span>:
25, 27 June \u2014 3, 10 July, 2015.
Venues<\/span>:
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne.
Alexander Theatre, Monash University
<\/span>Running Time<\/span>:
3 hours, with one twenty minute interval.<\/p>\n

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Composer: Gioachino Antonio Rossini
Conductor: Greg Hocking, Raymond Lawrence
Director: Hugh Halliday
Starring: Brenton Spiteri, Roger Howell, Ian Cousins, David Gould, Sally Anne-Russell<\/p>\n

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International star Sally-Anne Russell stars as Rosina, with the dashing Phillip Calcagno as Figaro and Margaret Haggart as Berta; Operatunity Oz star Roy Best as Count Almaviva, popular baritone Ian Cousins as Dr Bartolo and David Gould as Basilio.<\/p>\n

Rossini\u2019s hilarious \u2019Barber Of Seville\u2019 remains one of the most popular and entertaining of operas. Melbourne Opera\u2019s production played to sell out houses in 2007 and returns due to popular demand with an absolutely first rate international cast.<\/p>\n

Hugh Halliday directs his superb production with Anna Cordingley\u2019s witty designs, and Greg Hocking conducts the Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra. For an in-depth look read our “From the Director” series here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Production Sponsor: <\/span>Henkell Brothers Investment Managers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Press & Reviews<\/h1>\n

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“On opening night it was pleasing to see many young people in the audience who, judging by their reaction, clearly enjoyed the experience…<\/p>\n

Several ingredients combined to create this near-perfect offering<\/strong>.”
“\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605”
\u2014 Rob Holdsworth, Australian Book Review<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“Terrific fun with a score to match, <\/span>The Barber of Seville<\/em> is recommended for newcomers and aficionados alike.<\/span>“
\u2014 Simon Parris, Man in Chair<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Gallery<\/h1>\n

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Cast & Crew<\/h1>\n

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Cast:
<\/span>Count Almaviva<\/strong> \u2014 Brenton Spietri
Dr Bartolo<\/strong> \u2014 Ian Cousins & Roger Howell
Figaro<\/strong> \u2014 Phillip Calcagno
Don Basilio<\/strong> \u2014 David Gould
Rosina<\/strong> \u2014 Sally-Anne Russell
Berta<\/strong> \u2014 Jodie Debono
Fiorello<\/strong> \u2014 Michael Lampard
Ambrogio<\/strong> \u2014 Michael Lampard
Officer<\/strong> \u2014 Richard Wilson
Notary<\/strong> \u2014 Nicholas Webb<\/p>\n

Chorus<\/strong>:
<\/span>Andrew Dickinson, Andrew Pennycuirk,\u00a0<\/span>David Woodberry,\u00a0<\/span>George Opritescu, Nicholas Webb,\u00a0<\/span>Mark Henderson,\u00a0<\/span>Paul Dernelley,\u00a0<\/span>Peter Hanway, Richard Wilson<\/span><\/p>\n

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Director: <\/strong>Hugh Halliday
Conductors<\/strong>: Greg Hocking, Raymond Lawrence
Designer – Set<\/strong>: Anna Cordingley
Designer – Costume<\/strong>: Daniel Harvey
Designer – Lighting<\/strong>: Scott Allan
Head of Music-Chorus Master<\/strong>: Raymond Lawrence
Stage Manager<\/strong>: Sarah Grey
Assistant Stage Manager<\/strong>: Jennifer Knight, Beth Paterson
Costume Manager: L<\/strong>auren Ritchie
Wigs, Hair, Makeup:<\/strong> Amanda Cummings
Set Construction:\u00a0<\/strong>Greg Carroll
Company Manager:\u00a0<\/strong>Robbie McPhee
Producer<\/strong>: Greg Hocking AM<\/span><\/p>\n

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Melbourne Opera gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our sponsors.<\/p>\n

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