Theodora in Concert

A series of glorious arias and powerful choruses, Theodora follows the plight of a brave young woman and bold young soldier who risk everything to defy a tyrannical power.

Opera Australia’s milestone collaboration with Pinchgut Opera marks the first time the acclaimed Baroque specialists have performed in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.

This is a wonderful chance to see the Orchestra of the Antipodes in their element, performing on period instruments, with Pinchgut’s charismatic director Erin Helyard leading from the harpsichord, and Cantillation as the chorus. Pinchgut has assembled a cast of early music specialists, including countertenor Christopher Lowrey who reprises his acclaimed performance of Didymus which he first sang in Pinchgut’s fully staged production of Theodora in December 2016.

Opera Australia and Pinchgut Opera present Theodora

Conductor Erin Helyard

Theodora Samantha Clarke
Didymus Christopher Lowrey
Irene Helen Sherman
Septimius Michael Petruccelli
Valens David Greco

Orchestra of the Antipodes    
Cantillation