Category Archives: opera

>Black Swan

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Victor

> I enjoy classical music and have frequently attended the opera and concerts. I can sit through an opera and enjoy the stirring music and thrilling singing and not be deterred in the slightest by the most improbable of story lines. … Continue reading →

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>Tosca

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Victor

> Rosario La Spina (Cavaradossi) and Takesha Meshe Kizart (Tosca) during Act 1. I have a special place in my memory and heart for ‘Tosca’. My father introduced me to opera through a recording of Puccini’s work over fifty years ago … Continue reading →

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>The Mikado

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Victor

>The Australian Opera’s current production of The Mikado is as far as I can recall the first time I have ever seen a Gilbert and Sullivan opera live. It was colourful and full of fancy movement. The main attraction for … Continue reading →

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>Labour Day weekend

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Victor

>Sydney’s eccentric weather is extending into the Labour Day weekend. Just two days ago it was hot and 33c but today on the first day of the long weekend it is a cold 14c and showery. The rain is expected … Continue reading →

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>Quantum of Solace

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Victor

>Daniel Craig, seeking revenge for the death of his lover in Casino Royale, finds himself in a battle to protect the water supply of Bolivia. The murder and mayhem that surrounds him defies any environmental overtones to this scenario as … Continue reading →

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>A presenter of renown….John Cargher

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Victor

> I have just listened to the final Singers of Renown on Radio National. Its presenter, John Cargher, has hosted the program for 42 years and brought his knowledge and love of opera and singers to millions of Australians. I … Continue reading →

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