Operantics presents a sparkling double bill of Mozart’s “The Impresario” and Salieri’s “Prima la musica, e poi le parole”. Written for the same Viennese court occasion, these sharp, fast-paced comedies turn opera back on itself, skewering artistic egos, rivalries, and the eternal tug-of-war between music and text. Full of vocal fireworks and theatrical wit, it doesn’t seem like much has changed in the last 240 years!

Sydney-based not-for-profit opera company Operantics champions chamber-scale opera and art song, creating opportunities for emerging and early-career artists while bringing opera into intimate, contemporary settings.

Directed by Theresa Borg and conducted by Philip Eames, the production features Aidan Hodder, Camilla Wright, Hannah Burton, Matt Gaskin, and Lana Kains, accompanied by a chamber ensemble.