Sydney Chamber Opera presents a world premiere by Nico Muhly in association with Omega Ensemble.
Before she became the goddess of beauty as we know her today, Aphrodite was linked to fertility and the powerful miracle of life that comes from passionate pleasure. But over time, beauty and pleasure became fused with a new idea: that to be loved, one must be beautiful and to be the most beautiful means you are the most loved.
Muhly’s new score is directed by Alexander Berlage (American Psycho), with a libretto by Australian playwright Laura Lethlean, and features two extraordinary voices: Jessica O’Donoghue (Gilgamesh) and Puerto Rican soprano Meechot Marrero, making her highly anticipated Australian debut. This powerful premiere production is enriched by the extraordinary musicians of Omega Ensemble.
1hr 10min. No interval.
20th June, 2025
28th June, 2025
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
BY TRAIN: Carriageworks is easily accessible by train. Walk eight minutes from Redfern Station, ten minutes from Macdonaldtown Station or 15 minutes from Newtown Station.
BY BUS: Bus routes 422, 423, 426, 428, 370, 352 stop on City Road at Codrington Street, a five minute walk from Carriageworks.
BY BIKE: There are bike lanes on nearby streets and bike racks within the Carriageworks precinct.
BY CAR: Limited on-site parking is available at the end of Carriageworks Way. Enter via 229 Wilson Street
“Sydney Chamber Opera never fails to be both thought provoking and excellent in its presentation of rich musical works.“ – The Sydney Morning Herald
“The Australian operatic scene is enriched by the innovation, flair, and, indeed, unflinching artistic courage of Sydney Chamber Opera.” – Australian Book Review
Music: Nico Muhly
Libretto: Laura Lethlean
Conductor: Jack Symonds
Director & Lighting Designer: Alexander Berlage
Set & Costume Designer: Isabel Hudson
AV Designer: Morgan Moroney
Performers: Jessica O’Donoghue and Meechot Marrero with Omega Ensemble
Aphrodite runs for 1hr 10min. No interval.
Aphrodite is at Sydney's Bay 20 | Carriageworks, which is located at 245 Wilson Street, Everleigh, Sydney, 2015.
Aphrodite tickets start at $60.
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