Lindy (opera)
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Lindy is an opera in two acts by Australian composer Moya Henderson to a libretto by Judith Rodriguez. It premiered on 25 October 2002 at the Sydney Opera House.[1] The opera lasts for about 1 hour and 35 minutes. The performances of October 31 and November 2 were used for the CD recording by ABC Classics (Cat: 476 7489, UPC Number: 028947674894).[2]
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[edit] Plot
The plot is based on the disappearance of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain's baby Azaria in the Australian outback at Uluru in 1980.
[edit] Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 25 October 2002 Conductor: Richard Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Lindy Chamberlain | soprano | Joanna Cole |
| Michael Chamberlain | tenor | David Hobson |
| Defence Counsel | mezzo-soprano | Elizabeth Campbell |
| Prosecuting Counsel | tenor | Barry Ryan |
| Commissioner/Judge | baritone | Malcolm Donnelly |
| Forensic Expert | mezzo-soprano | Kerry Elizabeth Brown |
| Greg Lowe/Blood Expert | bass | John Antoniou |
| Warden/Barbara Tjikadu | soprano | Jennifer Bermingham |
| Man/Policeman | bass | John Brunato |
| Teeth Expert/Sergeant | bass-baritone | Richard Alexander |
| Sally Lowe | mezzo-soprano | Jacqueline Moran |
| Defence Expert/Solicitor | tenor | Graeme MacFarlane |
| Textile Expert/Nurse Downs | mezzo-soprano | Elizabeth Campbell |
| Ranger/Nuwe Minyintirri/ Superintendent |
bass | Michael Saunders |
| Director | Stuart Maunder | |
| Design | Meredith Shaw | |
| Lighting | Toby Sewell | |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Background & history of the work: Rock opera. The Age (27 October 2002). Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
- Critical review: Steiman, Harvey (25 October 2002). International Opera Review. MusicWeb International. Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
- Critical review: McQueen, Humphrey. Lindy. Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
- Recording, scenes (partially in Japanese)
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