Lindy (opera)
Lindy is an opera in two acts by Australian composer Moya Henderson to an English libretto by Judith Rodriguez. It is based on the death of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain's baby Azaria Chamberlain in the Australian outback at Uluru in 1980.
The opera lasts for about 1 hour and 35 minutes. It premiered on 25 October 2002 at the Sydney Opera House.[1]
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 25 October 2002 Conductor: Richard Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Lindy Chamberlain | soprano | Joanna Cole |
| Michael Chamberlain | tenor | David Hobson |
| Defence Counsel | mezzo-soprano | Elizabeth Campbell |
| Prosecuting Counsel | tenor | Barry Ryan |
| Commissioner/Judge | baritone | Malcolm Donnelly |
| Forensic Expert | mezzo-soprano | Kerry Elizabeth Brown |
| Greg Lowe/Blood Expert | bass | John Antoniou |
| Warden/Barbara Tjikadu | soprano | Jennifer Bermingham |
| Man/Policeman | bass | John Brunato |
| Teeth Expert/Sergeant | bass-baritone | Richard Alexander |
| Sally Lowe | mezzo-soprano | Jacqueline Moran |
| Defence Expert/Solicitor | tenor | Graeme MacFarlane |
| Textile Expert/Nurse Downs | mezzo-soprano | Elizabeth Campbell |
| Ranger/Nuwe Minyintirri/ Superintendent |
bass | Michael Saunders |
| Director | Stuart Maunder | |
| Design | Meredith Shaw | |
| Lighting | Toby Sewell | |
Recording
The performances of 31 October and 2 November were used for the CD recording by ABC Classics (Cat: 476 7489, UPC Number: 028947674894).[2]
References
- ^ "Lindy". Opera Australia. 2002. Archived from the original on 12 December 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
- ^ "Lindy". Australian Music Centre. Retrieved 15 October 2007.
External links
- Background & history of the work: "Rock opera". The Age. 27 October 2002. Archived from the original on 13 January 2009. Retrieved 15 October 2007.
- Critical review: Steiman, Harvey (25 October 2002). "International Opera Review". MusicWeb International. Retrieved 15 October 2007.
- Critical review: McQueen, Humphrey. "Lindy". Retrieved 15 October 2007.