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Melbourne Opera presents this new production to commemorate the sesquicentenary of the birth of Dame Nellie Melba, one of the greatest Marguerites of all time.<\/p>\n

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Production Details<\/h1>\n

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Dates<\/span>:
June 21, 25, 27 – July 1, 2011.
Venues<\/span>:
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne.
Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University
<\/span>Running Time<\/span>:
2hr 45m, one twenty minute interval.<\/p>\n

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Composer: Charles Gounod
Conductor: Greg Hocking
Director: Hugh Halliday
Starring: David Rogers-Smith, Philip Calagano, Lee Abrahmsen, Belinda Paterson.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Melbourne Opera is delighted to present a new production of Gounod\u2019s beloved “Faust”, an audience favourite since its premiere in 1859.Packed with a string of the best loved arias and ensembles in French opera (Marguerite\u2019s Jewel Song, Valentin\u2019s “Even Bravest Hearts”, Faust\u2019s “Salut Demeure” and the rousing Soldier\u2019s chorus, “Faust” is above all a great vocal showcase.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once again Melbourne Opera has assembled a superb cast: David Rogers-Smith as Faust, Steven Gallop as Mephistopheles (a role he has performed to great acclaim in Europe and the US), Danielle Calder as Marguerite and Phillip Calcagno as Valentin, all supported by the outstanding Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Greg Hocking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The fascinating tale of Faust\u2019s pact with the devil will be performed in English, and the new production is directed by Hugh Halliday, whose most recent production of “The Merry Widow<\/a>” garnered rave reviews and packed houses.<\/p>\n

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Press & Reviews<\/h1>\n

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“Melbourne Opera presents this new production to commemorate the sesquicentenary of the birth of Dame Nellie Melba, one of the greatest Marguerites of all time.”
\u2014 Herald Sun<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“The MO orchestra rises to the occasion under conductor Greg Hocking.”
\u2014 Simon Parris.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Gallery<\/h1>\n

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Cast & Crew<\/h1>\n

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Cast<\/strong>:
Faust – David Rogers-Smith, Michael Lapina
Marguerite – Danielle Calder, Lee Abrahmsen
Mephistopholes – Steven Gallop, Eddie Muliaumaseali\u2019i
Valentin – Phillip Calcagno, Yang Liu
Siebel – Belinda Paterson, Casselle Bonollo
Marthe – Caroline Vercoe, Cecily Woodberry
Wagner – Stephen Brodie<\/p>\n

Chorus<\/strong>:
Sopranos – Cheryl Darvidis, Debra O\u2019Connor, Giuliana D\u2019\u00c1ppio, Jodie De Bono , Kathy Hatton, Sue Halls, Sue Robertson<\/p>\n

Mezzos:
<\/strong>Cecily Woodberry, Kylie Payman, Louisa Billeter, Maree Macmillan, Wendy Trent<\/p>\n

Tenors:<\/strong>
Antonio Cirocco, Craig De Bono, David Woodberry, Paul Dernelley
Richard Wilson, Te Ua Houkamau, Timothy Jacques, Tony Rainer<\/p>\n

Baritones:<\/strong>
Michael Carr, Mark Henderson, Robert van Keulen<\/p>\n

Basses:<\/strong>
Bernie Nolan, Dick Dowling, John Davies, Roland Seidl.<\/p>\n

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Director: <\/strong>Hugh Halliday
Conductor<\/strong>: Greg Hocking
Designer – Set<\/strong>: Mark McIntyre
Designer – Costume<\/strong>: Debra Hallam
Designer – Lighting<\/strong>: Scott Allan
Chorus Master<\/strong>: William Bamford
Head of Music\/Repetiteur:\u00a0<\/strong>Raymond Lawrence
Stage Manager<\/strong>: Karen Garaway
Assistant Stage Manager<\/strong>: Elise Beggs
Wigs, Hair, Makeup:<\/strong> Christina Pallikaris\u00a0
Set Construction:\u00a0<\/strong>Peter Turely
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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