Victorian Opera Parrwang Lifts the Sky, live stream from Melbourne
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- When
- Friday 11th of June, 2021, at 10:30am
- Where
- Riverlinks Eastbank – 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton
See Map - Cost
- Full Price $5.00
- Contact
- Riverlinks Box Office: 03 5832 9511.
Cancelled - ticket sales for this event have been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Parrwang Lifts the Sky, a live opera streamed live from Melbourne. tells the creation story of the sunrise based on a traditional story from Wadawurrung Country.
Riverlinks: Livestreamed Performance:
Parrwang Lifts the Sky – Live from Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse Theatre
Friday 11 June 2021, 10.30 am
Livestream a new Australian opera direct from Arts Centre Melbourne.
Parrwang Lifts the Sky tells the creation story of the sunrise based on a traditional story from Wadawurrung Country.
Composed by Yorta Yorta soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham AO, the opera is ideal for primary school students in years foundation to 6 and secondary school students to year 9.
Parrwang Lifts the Sky is Victorian Opera’s 2021 Education opera and offers schools attending the livestreamed performance free access to a series of interactive livestreamed workshops in the lead up to the production. Across the four workshops, students will meet the singers and composer, explore the unique artistic characteristics of opera, learn about Wadawurrung culture and discover what happens inside the rehearsal room to bring the opera to life on stage.
Each workshop is easily accessed online and can be viewed in real time on the scheduled dates or on-demand. Teachers will receive access to workshops when they book tickets to attend the performance, livestreamed on Friday 11 June at 10.15am.
Workshop 1: What is opera?
Wednesday 19 May 2021, 10.30 am
Join members of the cast as they demonstrate the various voice types and singing styles unique to opera and learn the secret of how opera singers sing so loudly.
Workshop 2: Exploring Wadawurrung culture
Wednesday 26 May 2021, 10.30 am
Connect with Wadawurrung culture and discover the ancient story of the first sunrise.
Workshop 3: Direction and design
Wednesday 2 June 2021, 10.30 am
Meet the Director and discover how the story comes to life in the rehearsal room. Explore the designs that will form the set and costumes of the work.
Workshop 4: Moving into the theatre
Monday 7 June 2021, 10.30 am
Discover what happens backstage at the theatre as the production team moves in ahead of the opening performance. Meet the conductor and learn about the different instruments that make up the orchestra.
Riverlinks Eastbank
70 Welsford St, Shepparton