Brisbane Festival and Opera Queensland present
The Call &
The Human Voice
20—24 Sept
Two women, two moments, two lives changed forever.
The Call
Concept Ali McGregor, based on an original story told by Auburn Sheaffer
Composer Connor D'Netto with Kate Miller-Heidke
Libretto Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall
A new Australian work, inspired by a remarkable true story about a woman left with nothing but a phone number. She dials, someone answers and so begins a conversation that changes everything. Starring Ali McGregor (Lorelei) this astonishing new opera shows how a single act of kindness can transform an entire life.
The Human Voice
Francis Polenc
Elle is alone, motionless in a room, she goes to leave but is stopped by the phone ringing. It is the love of her life. Rather than compassion she is confronted with a truth she finds impossible to accept.
Audiences have been wowed by Alexandra Flood’s two sold out recitals and now we present her in full flight. Dynamic conductor Zoe Zeniodi, a rising star in the international music scene, leads a full strength Queensland Symphony Orchestra, with the creative team behind The Marriage of Figaro returning to bring this powerful double bill to life.
The Call
Cast Ali McGregor
The Human Voice
Cast Alexandra Flood
Conductor Zoe Zeniodi
Director Patrick Nolan
Sets and Costume Marg Horwell
Lighting Bernie Tan-Hayes
Presented in association with Queensland Symphony Orchestra
The Call is presented in association with FLUXUS
Photo by Hsiao-ron Cheng
These performances of La Voix Humaine by Francis Poulenc are given by permission of Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, exclusive agents for Editions Salabert of Paris.
Times
7pm
Wed 21 Sept is Auslan interpreted
Sat 24 Sept is Audio Described
Wed 21, Fri 23 and Sat 24 Sept include pre-performance talk
Duration
2.5 hrs including interval
Where
Concert Hall, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Assistive listening systems available
Auslan interpreted events
Audio description
Important Info
The Call is sung in English with English surtitles
The Human Voice is sung in French with English surtitles
"In the deepest, blackest night of despair and anxiety, it only takes a pinhole of light and all of grace can come in."
Auburn Sheaffer
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Where
Concert Hall, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101
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