Opera

Pamela Andrews in recital at the Australian National University

Posted on October 29, 2010 by mdewey

Soprano Pamela Andrews will present her Master of Music Graduation recital on Thursday 11th November at 2pm in Llewellyn Hall at the ANU School of Music, Childers St, Canberra. The concert, which also features pianist Alan Hicks and associate artists Ellen Malone (mezzo-soprano) and Bronwyn Douglas (mezzo-soprano) will feature an aria from Matthew Dewey’s work-in-progress opera about the Danish Astronomer Tycho Brahe. More to follow….

Premiere of The Buzz of The Sea

Posted on December 27, 2008 by mdewey

December 13th saw the premiere of a new chamber opera by Matthew Dewey and writer Alexander Dick called ‘The Buzz of the Sea’. The work (currently for solo baritone and piano) was premiered in concert by Tasmanian Baritone Michael Lampard and Pianist Karen Smithies at the Meadowbank Estate on the 13th December 2008 at 10.30am. “Lyrical and Dramatic” Peter Donnelly “The Buzz of the Sea”, The Mercury October 16th 2008. Premiere of The Buzz of the Sea by Michael Lampard

Upcoming Premiere of The Buzz of The Sea

Posted on September 25, 2008 by mdewey

This December sees the premiere of a new chamber opera by Matthew Dewey and writer Alexander Dick called ‘The Buzz of the Sea’. The work is for solo baritone and piano and will be premiered in concert by Tasmanian Baritone Michael Lampard and Pianist Karen Smithies at the Meadowbank Estate on the 13th December 2008 at 10.30am, Tickets $10. SYNOPSIS A young man is about to launch his dingy into the water. He loads the boat with fishing equipment and