| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 27-Jan-2012 Sydney Opera House: Opera Theatre | Mozart meets the pantomime in Sydney |
 Opera Australia's production of The Magic Flute was advertised as a family-friendly production, and at times felt more like a pantomime than an opera. The English translation attempted to bring the libretto more in line with a modern-day drama, not remaining overly faithful to the original; it thus avoided those sometimes rather forced, awkward translations often associated with operas performed in English. This version of the opera was first performed by the Metropolitan Opera in New York and was directed by Julie Taymor, who had previously done The Lion King.Read full review... | |
