WEST AUSTRALIAN OPERA 1967 - 2027 For 60 years, West Australian Opera has brought audiences together through the power of the human voice and the sharing of sung stories. We celebrate this remarkable milestone with a season that honours the past while looking boldly to the future. From epic passions and tales of love, power and fate, each season offers an experience unlike any other. Because only at the opera can the human voice express the inexpressible, music speak beyond words, and stories connect us to one another. Only Opera
As West Australian Opera celebrates its 60th Anniversary, we present a season that reaffirms the enduring power of opera to illuminate the human experience in all its complexity, beauty and contradiction. A season that also honours the Company’s history while looking outward: to the artists, audiences, students and communities who continue to make opera a living, shared experience in Western Australia. This year, we journey through some of the artform’s most compelling stories, beginning with a new co-production with Opera Queensland of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, a masterpiece of seduction, deception, and reckoning. Bizet’s Carmen then brings one of opera’s most fiercely independent heroines to the stage in Lindy Hume’s acclaimed production, paying homage to the work that featured in WAO’s inaugural season in 1967. And we conclude the staged season with the Western Australian premiere of Puccini’s Turandot, a spectacular work of breathtaking scale, unforgettable music, and a timeless exploration of love, transformation, and redemption. We are equally delighted to present Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda in concert, featuring internationally celebrated bel canto singers Jessica Pratt, Alasdair Kent and Caitlin Hulcup. A rare opportunity to hear this opera sung by the world’s best.
Verdi’s monumental Requiem reinforces the power of the human voice to express the inexpressible, a work of profound beauty and emotional power that continues to inspire awe more than 150 years after its premiere. Presented in collaboration with The UWA Conservatorium of Music and a massed ensemble of Perth choirs, it promises to be one of the most powerful musical events of the year. Alongside the Requiem, we proudly present a new Australian work, Bilya, by Gina Williams-Ghouse AM an uplifting collaboration celebrating joy, connection and the enduring power of storytelling. Together, these works remind us why opera continues to resonate across generations. They speak of love and loss, ambition and sacrifice, faith and redemption, stories that reveal something essential about who we are. Whether in the theatre, in schools, in communities across Western Australia, or in unexpected places beyond the stage, we invite you to join us for a season of extraordinary and moving opera. Christopher van Tuinen Artistic Director
As patron of the West Australian Opera, I am proud to acknowledge six decades of achievement and cultural contribution to our State — as our state opera company turns 60. West Australian Opera has brought audiences together to share music and stories that entertain, inspire and connect us. It has built a shared cultural inheritance for Western Australia — connecting generations of audiences. This milestone season honours that legacy with a compelling program of opera’s most celebrated masterpieces alongside a new Australian work by Gina WilliamsGhouse AM, reflecting West Australian Opera’s commitment to both preserving great traditions and creating stories from this time and place. Beyond the stage, the Company continues to nurture the next generation of artists and audiences through its education and development programs, ensuring a vibrant future for opera in our State. As Vice Regal Patron, I commend West Australian Opera for its enduring contribution to our cultural life and congratulate all who have shaped its journey. I encourage you to join in celebrating this significant milestone season. His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM Governor of Western Australia
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet, rehearse and perform, in particular the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. I pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all First Nations people and their continuing deep connection to land, waterways, culture and storytelling for over sixty thousand years. West Australian Opera celebrates 60 years of sharing stories through the power of the human voice. It is a moment to reflect on the generations of artists, audiences, supporters and communities who have shaped our journey, while looking forward to the stories still to be told. At West Australian Opera, our purpose remains clear: to speak to the heart through the power of the human voice. Opera allows us to connect deeply with each other, with stories that transcend time, and with music that expresses what words alone cannot. Thank you for being part of our story. We are honoured to celebrate this milestone with you and invite you to discover the extraordinary works and experiences that can be found only at the opera. Carolyn Chard AM Executive Director
The arts have a unique ability to bring people together, spark conversation and deepen our understanding of the world around us. For 60 years, West Australian Opera has played a leading role in creating these shared experiences for audiences across our State. This anniversary season showcases the Company’s enduring commitment to artistic excellence, presenting some of opera’s most celebrated works alongside a new Australian production that reflects the creativity and vitality of our contemporary arts sector. Audiences will once again enjoy outstanding performances from talented Western Australian singers, musicians and creative practitioners. Beyond the stage, West Australian Opera continues to make a significant contribution to our creative industries by developing local talent, supporting young artists, and engaging communities through education, regional and participation programs. These initiatives help build the next generation of performers and audiences while strengthening the cultural fabric of Western Australia. The Cook Labor Government is proud to support West Australian Opera. I congratulate the Company on this remarkable anniversary and wish them every success. The Honourable Simone McGurk Minister for Creative Industries
As your State Opera Company, we are proud of the role that we have played in bringing audiences and artists together through the power of the human voice. For six decades, artists, audiences, supporters and partners have helped to shape a Company that continues to enrich the lives of West Australians through performances that inspire, challenge and connect us. On behalf of the Board, I extend my sincere thanks to our patrons, donors, corporate partners, trusts, foundations and government supporters. Your generosity enables us to nurture artists, commission new work, engage communities and share opera with audiences across Western Australia. We are grateful for the support of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, and the Western Australian Government through the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport. We acknowledge with appreciation, the enduring support of our longstanding and generous Principal Partner, Wesfarmers Arts. As we celebrate our past and plan our future, we remain committed to ensuring that opera thrives for generations to come. We will continue to create opportunities for audiences and artists to meet in ways that inspire, move and enrich the lives of West Australians. Thank you for being part of the West Australian Opera story and for joining us in this landmark anniversary year. Darren Lewsen Chair
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 APRIL
Don Giovanni Temptation has a high price Don Giovanni thinks it’s just another day. It’s his last. Mozart’s masterpiece follows the infamous nobleman Don Giovanni, a reckless man driven by pleasure, power and conquest. He seduces, deceives and abandons without remorse, treating love and people as pawns in the pursuit of his own desires. His long suffering servant Leporello both fears and admires his master, faithfully keeping a catalogue of Giovanni’s endless conquests. But no one can outrun the consequences of their actions. Even before the curtain
falls, Mozart reveals Giovanni’s fate, as an earth-shattering orchestral chord signals the gates of hell beginning to open. Consumed by the arrogance that has defined his life, Don Giovanni refuses to repent, laughing at guilt, mocking morality and daring fate itself until the very end. In this new co-production from West Australian Opera and Opera Queensland, director Patrick Nolan reimagines Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, holding a mirror to human behaviour that remains captivating, provocative and unsettling.
COMPOSER Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DON GIOVANNI James Clayton
THE COMMENDATORE Teddy Tahu Rhodes
CONDUCTOR Christopher van Tuinen
DONNA ANNA Emma Pearson
West Australian Opera Chorus
DIRECTOR Patrick Nolan
DONNA ELVIRA Catherine Carby
DESIGNERS Charles Davis Elizabeth Gadsby
DON OTTAVIO Kohsei Gilkes
LANGUAGE Sung in Italian with English surtitles
LEPORELLO Jeremy Kleeman
DURATION 3 hours
LIGHTING DESIGNER Mark Howett
ZERLINA Prudence Sanders MASETTO Devon Lake
A co-production between West Australian Opera and Opera Queensland.
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
A special double bill, pairing a moving new Australian premiere with a repertoire classic. Two extraordinary works that find beauty in loss and hope.
WINTHROP HALL 21, 22 MAY
Bilya
If you knew you were on borrowed time, what are the talks you would have? Bilya (River), listens in on the final twelve months of conversations between two Koordamaat (great loves). Beautiful, bittersweet, shifting with the seasons yet never changing quickly, Bilya beckons you to come sit by the shore, let its water wash over you and take away your troubles.
This is the first solo work of Noongar Songwoman Gina Williams-Ghouse. Experience the incredible beauty of the language of this land, as this production promises to move you. Bilya is dedicated to Guy Ghouse AM
COMPOSER Gina Williams-Ghouse
UWA Conservatorium of Music Symphonic Chorus
FEATURING Gina Williams-Ghouse David Leha
UWA Conservatorium of Music Symphony Orchestra UWA Choral Society West Australian Opera Chorus
In association with UWA Conservatorium of Music
LANGUAGE Sung in Noongar with English surtitles DURATION 45 minutes
WINTHROP HALL 21, 22 MAY
Requiem
Verdi’s monumental masterpiece of grief and hope Blurring the boundaries between opera and sacred music, Verdi’s masterwork moves from thunderous intensity to moments of extraordinary stillness and grace, confronting life’s most profound questions. West Australian Opera soloists and chorus join the UWA Conservatorium of
Music and UWA Choral Society, bringing together a vast community of voices to realise Verdi’s towering sound world. From the explosive opening to fragile reflection, the Requiem offers overwhelming emotional force, unexpected beauty and consolation.
COMPOSER Giuseppe Verdi
UWA Conservatorium of Music Symphonic Chorus
FEATURING Naomi Johns Nicole Youl Paul O’Neill Benjamin Del Borrello
UWA Conservatorium of Music Symphony Orchestra UWA Choral Society West Australian Opera Chorus
In association with UWA Conservatorium of Music
LANGUAGE Sung in Latin with English surtitles DURATION 90 minutes
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE 24, 27, 29, 31 JULY and 3, 5, 7 AUGUST
Carmen Born to be free
Independent, magnetic and impossible to possess, Carmen lives by her own rules.
captures Carmen’s heart, fate takes a devastating turn.
In the heat of Seville, she captivates everyone she encounters. When she sets her sights on the soldier Don José, a dangerous chain of events is set in motion.
Filled with unforgettable melodies, fiery dance rhythms and some of opera’s most iconic music, Carmen remains one of the most exhilarating works ever written.
Don José’s infatuation soon spirals into obsession, as he is torn between passion and duty; between Carmen’s irresistible allure and Micaëla’s unwavering devotion. When the celebrated toreador Escamillo
Lindy Hume’s acclaimed production returns with Fleuranne Brockway in the title role. Passionate, provocative and devastating, Carmen is a timeless story of freedom, desire and the consequences of trying to possess the unpossessable.
COMPOSER Georges Bizet
CARMEN Fleuranne Brockway
EL DANCAÏRO Lachlann Lawton
CONDUCTOR Christopher van Tuinen
DON JOSÉ Paul O’Neill
EL REMENDADO Kohsei Gilkes
DIRECTOR Lindy Hume
ESCAMILLO Brett Carter
West Australian Opera Chorus
DESIGNER Dan Potra
MICAËLA Samantha Clarke
LIGHTING DESIGNER Stephen Wickham
FRASQUITA Prudence Sanders
LIGHTING REALISED BY Matthew Marshall
MERCÉDÈS Brigette Heuser MORALÈS Benjamin Del Borrello ZUNIGA Jake Bigwood
West Australian Opera Children’s Chorus West Australian Symphony Orchestra LANGUAGE Sung in French with English surtitles DURATION 3 hours
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Friday 6 AUGUST
Maria Stuarda in Concert
A rivalry that changed history Power, politics and destiny collide in Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda. Two of history’s most formidable queens, Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I, are bound together by blood, ambition and fate. Their personal rivalry unfolds in a gripping battle of wills, where every word is a weapon and every silence carries devastating consequences. Imprisoned and condemned, Mary faces her fate with extraordinary courage and unwavering dignity. As court intrigue
deepens and loyalties are tested, two powerful women are forced towards an inevitable reckoning that will shape history forever. Performed in concert, this bel canto masterpiece places Donizetti’s soaring score vocal writing centre stage. Internationally acclaimed soprano Jessica Pratt brings her celebrated artistry to the title role, under the baton of Richard Mills, in an unforgettable evening of drama and vocal brilliance.
COMPOSER Gaetano Donizetti
MARIA STUARDA Jessica Pratt
CONDUCTOR Richard Mills
ELISABETTA Caitlin Hulcup
West Australian Opera Chorus West Australian Symphony Orchestra
TALBOT James Clayton
LANGUAGE Sung in Italian with English surtitles
EARL OF LEICESTER Alasdair Kent
DURATION 2 hours and 40 minutes
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE 21, 23, 26 28, 30 OCTOBER
Turandot
Opera at its most spectacular Princess Turandot is an enigmatic ruler: cold, untouchable and fiercely powerful. Protected by three impossible riddles, she has condemned countless suitors to their deaths rather than surrender her freedom. When the mysterious Prince Calàf accepts her deadly challenge, he sees beyond her icy resolve to the woman hidden beneath. His determination to win her heart burns like a flame within her frozen world. Quietly devoted to Calàf, Liù embodies the compassion and humanity that surrounds Turandot’s impenetrable walls. COMPOSER Giacomo Puccini CONDUCTOR Lochlan Brown DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER Ann Yee SET DESIGNER Elizabeth Gadsby COSTUME DESIGNER David Fleischer LIGHTING DESIGNER Paul Jackson VIDEO DESIGNER Andrew Thomas Huang ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER Charmene Yap
Her soaring music culminates in one of opera’s most moving acts of courage and self-sacrifice. Featuring the unforgettable aria Nessun dorma, whose soaring melody has become one of the most celebrated in all of music, Turandot builds towards an exhilarating finale of hope, love and transformation. This is opera on its grandest scale. Experience the majesty of Turandot in a spectacular new production directed by Ann Yee, featuring Anna-Louise Cole as Turandot and Paul O’Neill as Calàf .
CHINESE CONSULTANTS Prof Jing Han Prof Xiaohuan Zhao TURANDOT Anna-Louise Cole CALÀF Paul O’Neill LIÙ Mariana Hong TIMUR Teddy Tahu Rhodes P1 – Ping Benjamin Del Borrello P2 - Pong Vin Trikeriotis
P3 - Pang Kohsei Gilkes THE SPEAKER Andrew Foote West Australian Opera Chorus West Australian Opera Children’s Chorus West Australian Symphony Orchestra LANGUAGE Sung in Italian with English surtitles DURATION 2 hours and 25 minutes
This production of Turandot is by the Opera Conference, Australia’s national partnership of professional opera companies.
Make 2027 your year of opera Celebrate 60 years of West Australian Opera.
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Don Giovanni 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 APRIL
Bilya & Requiem 21, 22 MAY
Carmen 24, 27, 29 ,31 JULY 3, 5, 7 AUGUST
Maria Stuarda In Concert 6 AUGUST
Turandot
21, 23, 26, 28, 30 OCTOBER
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Only at the opera can the human voice express the inexpressible, music speak beyond words, and stories connect us to one another. Only Opera
Jessica Pratt in Opera Australia’s La Stupenda: A Joan Sutherland Celebration, Sydney Opera House, 2026. Photo: Keith Saunders. Jessica Pratt appears in West Australian Opera’s 2027 Maria Stuarda
Connecting communities through music
WAO SINGS is a three-year arts education program that brings the joy, creativity and collaborative spirit of opera to Year 5 and 6 students across three schools in the City of Swan. Led by Choral Director Dr Emma Jayakumar and supported by Teaching Artist Charis Postmus, students participate in weekly sessions that explore the many artforms that come together to create opera. Alongside singing and choral performance, students gain insight into set and costume design, stage make-up, stage management, storytelling and theatrical production, discovering the creativity and teamwork required both on and off the stage. Through repertoire in Italian, French, German and Noongar, students experience new languages and cultures while building
confidence, creativity, communication skills and connection. By engaging with the many elements of opera, young people develop a deeper appreciation of the performing arts and the power of collaborative artistic expression. In 2027, the program will culminate in a vibrant mass performance, giving students the opportunity to showcase their talents and share their learning with family, friends and the wider community. Generously supported by the Feilman Foundation and the City of Swan, WAO SINGS is investing in young voices today while inspiring the next generation of performers, creators and arts audiences. Learn more about WAO SINGS and other WAO education programs at: waopera.asn.au/learn
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WESFARMERS ARTS YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM With the generous and longstanding support of Wesfarmers Arts, the Young Artist Program provides emerging singers and creatives with the opportunity to learn, perform and grow within a professional opera company. Working alongside leading artists and creative teams, Young Artists develop the skills, experience and confidence to build careers and shape the future of Australian opera. For 60 years, West Australian Opera has been committed to nurturing the next generation of talent. The 2027 Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists are Michelle Pryor, Belinda Butler, Vin Trikeriotis, Devon Lake and Bayden Adams.
ENSEMBLE ARTISTS MM Electrical generously supports an ensemble of artists who perform with WAO throughout the season. BENDAT SCHOLARSHIP The Bendat Family Foundation, support the Bendat Scholarship, which offers professional support to young artists. ROBERTS EMERGING ARTIST PROGRAM The Roberts Emerging Artist Program empowers early career artists to develop their craft through professional development opportunities, mentorship, specialist coaching, role preparation, and training support.
Giving life to great opera
Behind every performance stands a community of generous individuals who make it all possible. As a not-for-profit organisation, our donor family is at the heart of West Australian Opera. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we reflect on the extraordinary community that has sustained us for six decades. This milestone is both a celebration of our history and an invitation to help shape what comes next. With your support, we will honour that legacy while building an ambitious future for opera in Western Australia. We invite you to deepen your connection with West Australian Opera by including a donation with your package, or by donating online at www.waopera.asn.au/donate. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
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Anna-Louise Cole as Turandot Photo by Carlita Sari
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Desandre
& Dunford Star mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre performs arias and love songs from 17th century France to now, with lutenist Thomas Dunford.
PERTH
Friday 15 October 2027, 7.30pm Winthrop Hall
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West Australian Opera Carmen, 2018. Photo James Rogers
West Australian Opera acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and create, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation, and we pay deep respect to Elders past and present. Kalyakoorl, ngalak warangka (Forever we sing). West Australian Opera is a member of
VICE REGAL PATRON His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM
Executive Director Carolyn Chard AM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Darren Lewsen, Chair Anthony Gianotti, Deputy Chair Emma Cundale Alison Gaines Christiaan Heyning Adam Santa Maria Jan Stewart Gina Williams-Ghouse AM
Artistic Director Chris van Tuinen
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Dario Amara Richard Bonynge AC CBE Hon. Julie Bishop Terry Bowen Frank Cooper AO Catherine Ferrari Erich Fraunschiel Colin Goddard Warwick Hemsley AO Francis Landels Bruce Martin AM Margaret McManus Dr Richard Mills AO Annie Patrick Andrew Pascoe Marilyn Phillips OAM
Partnerships Manager Terasa Letizia
PATRON WESFARMERS ARTS YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM Patron: Emma Matthews AM Young Artists: Michelle Pryor, Belinda Butler, Vin Trikeriotis, Devon Lake, Bayden Adams CREDITS
COVER Collaged Ilustration CHARD International, INSIDE COVER Composite image, CHARD International P2 Photography Alana Blowfield , P5 Photography Alana Blowfield , P8 James Clayton photographed by Rob Frith, Post Production and illustration CHARD International, P10 Image CHARD International, P12 Fleuranne Brockway Photographed by De Da Productions, Make Up Georgia Dimitriou, Post Production and illustration CHARD International, P14 Collaged Ilustration CHARD International, P16 Collaged Illustration CHARD International, P19 Photography Owen Gregory P22 Photography James Pratt P24 Original Photography Carlita Sari, Collage Chard International.
Production Manager Mandy Farmer Accountant Debbie Byrnes Artistic Administrator Kate Larkins
Philanthropy Manager Chandra Woodley Head of Marketing Danielle Barlow Marketing Manager James Pratt Marketing Coordinator Luke Caporn Media Consultant Daniele Foti-Cuzzola Education Manager Helen Dwyer Choral Director, WAO Sings Emma Jayakumar CRM Coordinator Rachel Sait Financial Consultant Kris Adrian Stage Manager Karen Farmer Music Librarian Allison Fyfe Production Coordinator Josh Marsland
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Image: La Traviata backstage Photo: Owen Gregory