Delibes: Lakmé (2011)
Lakmé, Delibes greatest opera, is performed by Opera Australia in all its oriental glory.
Starring the exquisite coloratura soprano Emma Matthews as the innocent girl priestess Lakmé, and superb tenor Aldo Di Toro as the love-struck Gerald, the story tackles religion and cross-cultural love against a backdrop of British rule in India in the mid-19th century. French conductor Emmanuel Joel-Hornak brings out the full depth of the lush, dramatic score, with familiar high points being the beautiful renditions of the well-known Flower duet and Bell Song. Dominica Matthews adds her rich voice as Mallika and Stephen Bennett is darkly dominating as Brahmin priest Nilakantha, Lakmés father, while Roxane Hislop is a consumate Mistress Bentson. Set and costume designs by Mark Thompson fill the stage with rich colour, atmosphere and exoticism, complemented by Nigel Levings warm lighting. This restudied production, originally conceived by Adam Cook, is skilfully directed by Roger Hodgman.
Cast
- Emma Matthews - Lakmé
- Aldo Di Toro - Gerald
- Stephen Bennett - Nilakantha
- Dominica Matthews - Mallika
- Edomond Choo - Jadji
- Luke Gabbedy - Frederick
- Roxane Hislop - Mistress Bentson
- Jane Parkin - Elene
- Angela Brun - Rose
- Benjamin Rasheed - Domben
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, delibes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Delibes: Lakmé about?
- Starring the exquisite coloratura soprano Emma Matthews as the innocent girl priestess Lakmé, and superb tenor Aldo Di Toro as the love-struck Gerald, the story tackles religion and cross-cultural love against a backdrop of British rule in India in the mid-19th century. French conductor Emmanuel Joel-Hornak brings out the full depth of the lush, dramatic score, with familiar high points being the beautiful renditions of the well-known Flower duet and Bell Song. Dominica Matthews adds her rich voice as Mallika and Stephen Bennett is darkly dominating as Brahmin priest Nilakantha, Lakmés father, while Roxane Hislop is a consumate Mistress Bentson. Set and costume designs by Mark Thompson fill the stage with rich colour, atmosphere and exoticism, complemented by Nigel Levings warm lighting. This restudied production, originally conceived by Adam Cook, is skilfully directed by Roger Hodgman.
- Who directed Delibes: Lakmé?
- Delibes: Lakmé was directed by Roger Hodgman, Cameron Kirkpatrick.
- Who stars in Delibes: Lakmé?
- Delibes: Lakmé stars Emma Matthews, Aldo Di Toro, Stephen Bennett, Dominica Matthews, Edomond Choo, Luke Gabbedy.
- How long is Delibes: Lakmé?
- Delibes: Lakmé has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is Delibes: Lakmé?
- Delibes: Lakmé is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Delibes: Lakmé produced?
- Delibes: Lakmé was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Delibes: Lakmé?
- The themes of Delibes: Lakmé include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.