La Rondine (The Swallow) at Victorian Opera tickets
About La Rondine (The Swallow)
Puccini’s gift for mesmerising melodies captures the essence of romance and love at first sight between a Parisian courtesan, Magda, and her naive and ardent admirer Ruggero. Magda, a metaphorical swallow, is torn between the life she needs and the life she knows.
Puccini’s exquisite score is warm and sensually delicate. It vividly shapes the characters and choruses, evoking the beguiling essence of Parisian life. La Rondine navigates a spectrum of emotions from the gaiety of the City of Love, the bittersweet sorrow of regret, and the sensuality of young love.
Puccini’s late masterpiece, brimming with themes of youth, passion and heartbreak, will rekindle your understanding of what it truly means to be alive and in love.
Know before you go
Sung in Italian with English surtitles
Run time
2hrs 20mins (incl. interval)
Venue
Categories
Start date
8th August, 2024
End date
10th August, 2024
Venue
Palais Theatre
Accessibility
Entry is via the Lower Esplanade main entrance, with accessible, step-free access from the footpath to the Ground Level auditorium. The Stalls offer accessible seating in Rows A & W, plus lift access and an accessible toilet. Lift access is available to the Level 1 foyer, with access to the bars, Lounge Row D accessible seating and an accessible toilet.
Directions
BY TRAM: The nearest tram stop is a 1-minute walk from the venue: Stop 138 Luna Park / The Esplanade. Trams 16, 96 and 3a (weekends only).
BY BUS: Several bus routes stop within a short walk of the venue: 246, 600/922/923, 606 and 623.
BY TAXI: A designated taxi rank is located on Acland Street, near Carlisle Street.
BY CAR: Nearby parking includes St Kilda Triangle (1 min), Luna Park (3 min), St Kilda Sea Baths (5 min), Acland Street Shops (6 min), Marine Parade (7 min), Acland Court (8 min), Jackson Street (9 min) and Metropol (14 min). Most parking in St Kilda, including on-street parking, is paid. Please check signage and parking hours, and note that weekends can be particularly busy.
More information about La Rondine (The Swallow)
Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Conductor: Tobias Ringborg
Assistant Conductor: Simon Bruckard
Director: Stuart Maunder
Set and Costume Designer: Richard Roberts
Lighting Designer: Gavan Swift
Associate Designer: Louisa Fitzgerald
Cast: Kiandra Howarth, Kang Wang, Nina Korbe and Teddy Tahu Rhodes
Victorian Opera Chorus
Orchestra Victoria
Tickets
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