Pinchgut Opera
Charpentier's David & Jonathan
3, 6, 7 & 8 December 2008
City Recital Hall Angel Place, Sydney
Pinchgut is renowned for its beautiful productions of rarely performed works. First performed in Paris in 1688, this gripping story of friendship and war unfolds through Charpentier's powerfully emotional music.
Soloists: Anders Dahlin David; Sara Macliver Jonathan; Dean Robinson Saul; Richard Anderson Achis; Simon Lobelson Joabel; Paul McMahon La Pythonisse; David Parkin Samuel
Conductor: Antony Walker
Assistant Conductor & harpsichord: Erin Helyard
Director: Chas Rader-Shieber
Lighting Designer: Bernie Tan-Hayes
Designers: Brad Clark, Alexandra Sommer
Chorus: Cantillation
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Antipodes
Sung in French with English surtitles
www.pinchgutopera.com.au
Amazing; wonderful on every respect!
AcadiaMusicEditor 2 months ago
A very unique and modern take on one of my favourite French Baroque operas. This group is amazing......keep it going.
josesanbuenaventura1 7 months ago
Magnifique...bravo à tous!
Harmonieuniverselle 1 year ago