Pinchgut Opera's Coffee and a Dead Canary tickets
About Pinchgut Opera's Coffee and a Dead Canary
A captivating selection of cantatas - in essence, tiny operas, by Bach and Telemann, revealing the theatrical spark of the two Baroque masters.
Bach's Coffee Cantata is a witty musical snapshot of 18th century life, in a playful tug-of-war between a coffee-loving daughter and her disapproving father. In contrast, Telemann's Canary Cantata offers a heartfelt tribute following the death of a beloved pet.
These playful cantatas that celebrate the character, colour and emotional nuance of the everyday, reminding us that short stories carry surprising depth. Vibrant, inventive, and utterly human, this is distilled and delightful tiny opera at its best.
This continuation of Pinchgut's Bach and Telemann series reveals their more playful, human side, in music brimming with colour and character.
Run time
75min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
12th September, 2026
End date
13th September, 2026
Venue
City Recital Hall
Accessibility
City Recital Hall is wheelchair accessible.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
City Recital Hall is steps away from the Wynyard light rail stop, a five-minute walk from Wynyard and Martin Place train stations and numerous bus routes along Martin Place.
BY CAR:
Wilson Parking operates a car park next to City Recital Hall at 123 Pitt Street, Sydney. Accessible parking spaces are available in the car park beside the venue elevators. Patrons can access the Hall directly using the car park lifts from one hour prior to performance start times.
More information about Pinchgut Opera's Coffee and a Dead Canary
Artists:
Soprano - Ariana Ricci
Tenor - Nicholas Jones
Baritone - Morgan Pearse
Creatives:
Conductor - Erin Helyard
Designer - Melanie Liertz
Lighting Designer - Veronique Benett
Program:
Nicolas Bernier Le CaJje "Coffee" (from volume 3 of Cantates française)
Pierre-Gabriel Buffardin Flute Concerto in E minor
Georg Phillip Telemann - Trauer-Musik eines Kunsterfahrenen Canarienvogels "Funeral Music for an artistically skilled Canary" (TWV 20:37)
Johann Sebastian Bach Kaffeekantate "Coffee cantata" (BWV 211)
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Pinchgut Opera's Coffee and a Dead Canary?
Pinchgut Opera's Coffee and a Dead Canary runs for 75min. No interval.
Which theatre is Pinchgut Opera's Coffee and a Dead Canary at?
Pinchgut Opera's Coffee and a Dead Canary is at Sydney's City Recital Hall, which is located at 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Pinchgut Opera's Coffee and a Dead Canary?
Pinchgut Opera's Coffee and a Dead Canary tickets start at $64.
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