An opera performed in concert might seem like the poor relation of a fully staged production. But there are a number of reasons why concert versions are beneficial for performers, opera companies and orchestras, says Shamistha de Soysa, as well as rewarding for audiences.
Across post-pandemic Australia, opera is finding its feet again. From the stand-and-deliver-style concert productions to fully staged presentations, opera is landing in a tantalising array of incarnations, which variously suit the resources to hand and offer otherwise intangible opportunities to performers and audiences.
Operas in concert have long been a staple of ensembles around the world. Opera Australia has a swathe of concert...
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