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Opera behind the curtain
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June 26, 2018
Internationally renowned Opera Director, Rodula Gaitanou is in Melbourne directing Rossini's "William Tell" for Victorian Opera. She has generously agreed to step away from rehearsals to join us for a Members' dinner on Tuesday 26th June!
She is Athens born, Paris trained and London based. She has worked as a Director for major opera houses and festivals in Europe (Britain, Spain, France, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Greece), China and Australia. Recent productions include La Traviata, Ariadne auf Naxos, Pagliacci, Tosca, and Carmen. Her next production is Lucia di Lammermoor for Opera Hedeland, Denmark.
Come and hear from a dynamic figure in the world of opera, of the challenges and tribulations of mounting opera productions.
Be quick to book yourself in for this dinner, with Rodula being in Australia -this truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
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