Review: Ned Kelly (Lost & Found Opera, Perth Festival)
Luke Styles’ strong score is impressive in this new chamber opera, though the storytelling could be developed.
Luke Styles’ strong score is impressive in this new chamber opera, though the storytelling could be developed.
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