Acis and Galatea
Handel
DIRECTOR & Production
iopera
2021
Directed by Jane Magão
Conducted by Peter Tregear
Cast including Alastair Cooper-Golec, Jane Magão, Darcy Carroll, Joshua Erdelyi-Götz and Douglas Kelly.
"Opera lovers of Melbourne should be lining up around the block!" - Man in chair
LIMELIGHT
"With Magão’s directing work done, her talent and drive came to the stage as the love-stricken Galatea. Magão’s penetrating bright soprano and presence lit up opening night and was a joy to watch, undoubtedly fuelled by the high of having just taking out the Richard Divall Prize at the 97th Herald Sun Aria awards the night before. Magão’s name then pops up as co producer (with Tregear and Vivian Wheatley) and costume maker, giving finesse to the ancient Greek vestments."
"Young blood is inspiring the future of opera, some with wearing multiple hats, and it looks to be in good hands." - READ MORE
Man in chair
"Successfully wearing multiple hats as director, co-producer and even costume constructer, soprano Jane Magão colours her pristine vocals with affecting expression."
In a rather immaculate performance from a splendid set of singers and musicians, IOpera’s Acis and Galatea bathes the discerning audience in luscious waves of musical splendour. - READ MORE
