Aphrodite Sydney Chamber Opera

Aphrodite Sydney Chamber Opera

Aphrodite Sydney Chamber Opera

Aphrodite

Sydney Chamber Opera presents the world premiere of Aphrodite by acclaimed American composer Nico Muhly, in association with Omega Ensemble.

The new contemporary opera follows Ava, an academic and writer whose book ‘The Aphrodite Complex’ catapults her into sudden fame after it is adapted into a popular documentary. Thrust into a seductive world of beauty and desire, Ava’s pursuit for personal perfection leads to isolation rather than connection; the appearance of the goddess herself only complicating everything she previously believed…

This sharp libretto delves into how the beauty myth, influenced by the legacy of the goddess Aphrodite, distorts our search for love and belonging, ultimately finding that real connection can only emerge when we are truly seen.

Directed by Alexander Berlage, with a libretto by Laura Lethlean, Aphrodite stars Jessica O’Donoghue as Ava and Puerto Rican soprano Meechot Marrero as Aphrodite in her Australian debut.
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Fri 20 Jun Opening Night 7pm
Sat 21 Jun 3pm
Thu 26 Jun 6:30pm
Fri 27 Jun 6:30pm
Sat 28 Jun 3pm
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Concession $55
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B Reserve
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Concession $50
30 Down $45
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Bay 20

Allocated Seating

Approx. 60 mins runtime (no interval)

This performance will include surtitles.

Coarse language, flashing imagery, sexual references and undressing on stage

Please let us know of any accessibility requirements by contacting us via email boxoffice@carriageworks.com.au

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This performance will include surtitles.

The Theatre Bar is open 1 hour pre and post show.

Food
Cheese & charcuterie board
Pumpkin soup with baguette
Massaman beef curry with rice
Selection of jaffles
Pasties (afternoon only)

Drink
Enjoy cocktails, mixed spirits, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks before the show thanks to our beverage partners Diageo, Matsos and Tempus Two.

Music
Nico Muhly

 

Libretto
Laura Lethlean

 

Conductor
Jack Symonds

 

Director & Lighting Designer
Alexander Berlage

 

Set & Costume Designer
Isabel Hudson

 

Video Designer
Morgan Moroney

 

Assistant Director
Zoë Hollyoak

 

Performers
Jessica O’Donoghue
Meechot Marrero
Omega Ensemble

Please see the digital program here.

We are located at 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh.

Click here for more info about parking and getting to the event.

Aphrodite is commissioned by John Claudianos for Sydney Chamber Opera & Omega Ensemble. Production supported by Judith Neilson AM.

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