Creative partnerships
NEW OPERA WORKS
West Australian Opera’s focus on building artistic collaborations is critical in its ability to present challenging new works that stand as testaments to success, excellence and innovation.
From collaborations with the Perth International Arts Festival and Opera Australia on the presentation of Batavia (2003) to the more recent collaboration with Perth International Arts Festival, Houston Grand Opera and the Australian Youth Orchestra on Peter Grimes (2010).
2012 will mark another such significant partnership for West Australian Opera, joining with ThinIce, Perth International Arts Festival and Opera Australia in presenting a new production of Richard Strauss’ Elektra, directed by Matthew Lutton and conducted by Richard Mills.
This production has been made possible through the Major Production Fund provided by the State Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts and numerous donors in The Elektra Circle.
This project is assisted by the Western Australian Government
through the Department of Culture and the Arts. |
AMPAG
West Australian Opera is one of 28 major performing arts companies across the country that are members of The Australian Major Performing Arts Group (AMPAG).
AMPAG, formed in 1999, identifies where Governments can act effectively to support business performance - and enhance the art - of its member companies. It works to secure additional funding and long-term commitment to Australia’s artistic vibrancy.
For more information visit www.ampag.com.au
SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to the creative team that embraced the concept for 2012 Year of the Diva with great enthusiasm and positive energy to produce a wonderful series of portraits of our femme fatales of opera.
Creative Direction
Paul O’Connor
Photography
Frances Andrijich and Fiona Hoy
Hair and Make-up
Hendra Widjaja and Fitria Adiwibowo
Diva Models
Rosie Sprenkles, Andrea Ross, Kaitlyn Barry, Danielle Blanch and Zoe Pepper