Opera Australia presents Satyagraha in Concert Tickets
About Opera Australia presents Satyagraha in Concert
A meditation on the man and the myth that became a movement.
One of the 20th century’s leading composers and influential master of minimalism, Philip Glass, creates a hypnotic and reverent portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi’s early years of nonviolent protest in South Africa.
Drifting between poignant moments of Gandhi’s life as he strives for social reform and resistance, Satyagraha shows the widespread injustice of the European ruling class in South Africa that lead to the forming of the foundations of his non-violent protest movement, inspiring political figures across the world.
The libretto by Glass and visual artist Constance DeJong draws from the sacred Hindi text the Bhagavad Gita and is performed in the original Sanskrit with English surtitles.
Together with Glass’ unique use of orchestra and voice, this opera is an inspiring and moving portrayal of one man’s journey from modest lawyer to political titan.
This marks our first performance of this mesmerising masterpiece, in a one-off concert exclusive to Melbourne.
Run time
2hr 30min (inc interval)
Start date
May 13th, 2023
End date
May 13th, 2023
Categories
Age
Recommended Age: 12yrs+
Venue
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR: The Arts Centre Melbourne undercover car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The car park entrance is located at 4 Sturt Street. It is housed underneath the Theatres Building – a 5 minute walk (outside) to Hamer Hall or a 10 minute walk along St Kilda Rd to Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The car park is a cash-free facility, so please make sure you have a valid credit or debit card before entering.
BY TRAIN: The closest train station to all venues is Flinders Street Station. Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.
BY TRAM: The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct"
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road. On-street bicycle hoops are available outside Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire)
More information about Opera Australia presents Satyagraha in Concert
Conductor: Tahu Matheson
Director: Andy Morton
Cast:
M K Gandhi: Shanul Sharma
Mrs Schlesen: Rachelle Durkin
Mrs Naidoo: Olivia Cranwell
Kasturbai: Agnes Sarkis
Mr Kallenbach: Haotian Qi
Parsi Rustomji/Lord Krishna: Richard Anderson
Mrs Alexander: Sian Sharp
Prince Arjruna: Alexander Sefton
Opera Australia Chorus
Orchestra Victoria
Tickets
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