Pinchgut is renowned for its beautiful productions of rarely performed works. And this year’s offering from the French baroque, David and Jonathan, has never been produced in Australia before…
“The fairy lights go up in Martin Place and the houselights go down in City Recital Hall … this resilient and enormously talented bunch of artists present their annual foray into neglected operatic treasures” (Sydney Morning Herald, 2006)
First performed in Paris in 1688, is a gripping story with political intrigue and the love between two rivals, that unfolds through Charpentier’s powerfully emotional music. Swedish tenor Anders Dahlin will sing David and Sara Macliver, Jonathan. David Parkin, Operatunity winner, in his first role as Samuel. The chorus will be Cantillation and the Orchestra of the Antipodes, under conductor Antony Walker, will play on instruments of the French baroque.
Only 3 performance left – Book now
Don’t miss Charpentier’s David and Jonathan this Sat 6th, Mon 8th at 7.30pm and Sunday 7th December at 5pm.
Tickets are $30–$115 by phone on 8256 2222 www.cityrecitalhall.com
Student rush at $25 a ticket!
