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EsqueOpera

A Boutique Opera Company in Northern Tasmania dedicated to providing high quality operatic productions.

The newly formed EsqueOpera aims to provide high quality ‘boutique’ opera to Northern Tasmania. By programming one fully staged opera and two smaller concerts each year, EsqueOpera seeks to rejuvenate a passion for opera in the north of the state. EsqueOpera is committed to working with local artists and plans to draw from Tasmanian talent for the core of its performers and creative team. EsqueOpe

ra believes in the value of continued education and aims to nurture the development of its artists by hosting no less than two public masterclasses each year, conducted by esteemed operatic performers and educators of international reputation. EsqueOpera is a not-for-profit organization where the proceeds from each production will be reinvested into the next, to ensure the ongoing success of the company.

17/03/2025

Well this is super exciting!!!!

14/03/2025

Margravial Opera House Bayreuth - Germany.

The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth is a Rococo architectural masterpiece and one of the best-preserved Baroque opera houses in Europe. Built between 1745 and 1750 by order of Margravine Wilhelmine, wife of Margrave Friedrich von Brandenburg-Bayreuth, it was designed by architect Joseph Saint-Pierre, with lavish interiors crafted by Giuseppe Galli Bibiena and his son Carlo Bibiena.

The opera house is renowned for its elaborately painted wooden interiors that mimic marble, intricate gilded details, and a grand stage that exudes opulent artistry. In 2012, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding architectural and historical significance. Today, it hosts various classical music events, continuing Bayreuth's rich opera tradition.

27/02/2025

Today marks the 124th Anniversary of the passing of the Great Italian Composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813- 1910) ❤️

Giuseppe Verdi (born October 9/10, 1813, Roncole, near Busseto, duchy of Parma [Italy]—died January 27, 1901, Milan, Italy) was the greatest of all Italian opera composers. He was the most eminent composer in Italian opera after the eras of Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini. More than 100 years after his death, the works of Verdi form a major part of today’s opera repertoire. “The Drinking Song” from La Traviata, “The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves” from Nabucco, and “La Donna è Mobile” from Rigoletto are as well known in popular culture as they are in the world of opera. Father and daughter relationships are a recurrent theme in his work, as are the subjects of injustice, oppression, and religious hypocrisy. Although he was a profoundly serious man, his final opera, Falstaff, was a brilliant comedy.

In 1837, the young composer asked for Massini's assistance to stage his opera in Milan. The La Scala impresario, Bartolomeo Merelli, agreed to put on Oberto (as the reworked opera was now called, with a libretto rewritten by Temistocle Solera in November 1839. It achieved a respectable 13 additional performances, following which Merelli offered Verdi a contract for three more works.

While Verdi was working on his second opera Un giorno di regno, Margherita died of encephalitis at the age of 26. Verdi adored his wife and children and was devastated by their early deaths. Un giorno, a comedy, was premiered only a few months later. It was a flop and only given one performance. Following its failure, it is claimed Verdi vowed never to compose again, but in his Sketch he recounts how Merelli persuaded him to write a new opera.

20/02/2025

A spectacular evening tonight in Vienna enjoying a beautiful concert at Bank Austria Salon, to see ‘Vivaldi's four seasons’. The most gorgeous venue that only seats 100, an exceptional performance all round. Bravo!

18/02/2025

Opera spam alert… this evening Marcus and I attended a performance of Puccini’s Tosca (my absolute favourite) at the Vienna State Opera. This was a truly life altering experience. Everything completely exceeded all my expectations, especially the singing!! Oh my!! Sonya Yoncheva was absolutely magnificent as Floria Tosca, there were moments that I thought I was listening to Callas. She was incredible. However the true star of the night was the tenor, Piotr Beczala. What a voice!!! A true, clear, strong and completely secure tenor. I’ve never heard singing like it! The audience were so thrilled with him they wouldn’t stop clapping until he repeated his Act 3 aria!!
What a night here in Vienna, one I’ll never forget.🥰

15/02/2025

We are having a wonderful time away in Austria, so many highlights… however the icing on the cake for me has to be having a couple of singing lessons in Salzburg with the amazing Barbara Bonney. It’s been 15 years since I was here last… just fantastic to catch up and her teaching is always so inspiring and insightful. We worked on Strauss and Barber… bliss! Ben! 🥰

11/02/2025

Last night Ben was extremely fortunate to see La Bohème, at the Bayerische Staatsoper, Munich. A beautiful experience for he and his dear friend Sarah. 😍😍

10/12/2024

THANK YOU LAUNCESTON!!!! 😘😘😘😘

09/12/2024

Only 8 tickets left for Sunday’s beautiful concert! Don’t miss out!!!!

05/12/2024

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04/12/2024

Only 20 tickets left! Get yours before they sell out! X

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West Launceston, TAS
7250

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