The Australian Ballet: Vocal Soloist in World Premiere of "Oscar"

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posted on 2025-02-14, 04:32 authored by Victoria LambournVictoria Lambourn

Performed the Voice of the Nightingale (vocal solo) in the world premiere of The Australian Ballet's production of Oscar. Music by Joby Talbot. Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon. Orchestra Victoria conducted by Jonathan Lo. 13 Performances (13 - 24 September, 2024) at The Regent Theatre in Melbourne.

History

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NTRO Output Type

Live Performance of Creative Work

NTRO Output Category

Live Performance of Creative Work : Music

Place

Melbourne, Australia

Venue

Regent Theatre

NTRO Publisher

The Australian Ballet

Start Date

2024-09-13

End Date

2024-09-24

Medium

singing

Research Statement

Oscar was a significant commission by The Australian Ballet, not only because of the international profile of the choreographer and composer, but also because it is purported to be the first full-length queer ballet: https://theconversation.com/oscar-the-tragedy-and-beauty-of-wildes-life-and-an-historic-moment-on-the-ballet-stage-235649

Size or Duration of Work

2 acts. 2 hours 8 min. 13 Performances.