Rockdale Opera Company has been providing the highest quality
Opera, Light Opera and Gilbert and Sullivan productions at affordable prices since 1948.
Opera, Light Opera and Gilbert and Sullivan productions at affordable prices since 1948.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
A comic opera in 3 Acts by Otto Nicolai.
(Based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name).
The knight Sir John Falstaff decides to fix his financial woes by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants, mistresses Ford and Page. They discover they have received identical love letters from Falstaff offering his services as a lover. These two independent and feisty ladies set out to embarrass and take their revenge on Falstaff and in so doing, teach him a well-deserved lesson.
Meanwhile, Anna Page, (the daughter of Mr and Mrs Page), has her own troubles as she cleverly resists the rich and absurd suitors her parents have chosen for her in favour of her beloved Fenton. From its charming overture, (which is also a popular concert hall favourite), sparkling arias, brilliant choruses and ensembles as well as comical characters and plot situations, this fun and much-loved opera will delight audiences as it has done since its premiere in 1849!
Saturday 14 June 2025 - Sunday 22 June 2025 Rockdale Town Hall
448 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216
A comic opera in 3 Acts by Otto Nicolai.
(Based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name).
The knight Sir John Falstaff decides to fix his financial woes by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants, mistresses Ford and Page. They discover they have received identical love letters from Falstaff offering his services as a lover. These two independent and feisty ladies set out to embarrass and take their revenge on Falstaff and in so doing, teach him a well-deserved lesson.
Meanwhile, Anna Page, (the daughter of Mr and Mrs Page), has her own troubles as she cleverly resists the rich and absurd suitors her parents have chosen for her in favour of her beloved Fenton. From its charming overture, (which is also a popular concert hall favourite), sparkling arias, brilliant choruses and ensembles as well as comical characters and plot situations, this fun and much-loved opera will delight audiences as it has done since its premiere in 1849!
Saturday 14 June 2025 - Sunday 22 June 2025 Rockdale Town Hall
448 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216
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CAST
Brett Crocker - Sir John Falstaff Camilla Wright - Alice Ford Timothy Nunn - Mr Ford Elizabeth Cooper - Meg Page Gordon Costello - Mr Page Anastasia Star Gall - Anne Page Daniel Verschuer - Fenton Jordan Sarkis - Slender Dale Schilling - Dr Cajus Daniel Rae - Neighbour Georgia Kokkoris - Director Dr. Steven Stanke - Musical Director |
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ROCKDALE OPERA COMPANY CO PATRONS DANIEL SUMEGI & JOSÉ CARBÓ
A message from Daniel Sumegi“As Australia’s oldest opera company, Rockdale Opera Company has provided a much needed platform for young aspiring professionals to ‘tread the boards’ alongside the people that make up the bulk of the company - the true opera lovers. I made my solo debut at Rockdale 31 years ago as Fiorello in The Barber of Seville alongside the beautiful Deborah Riedel. Having then sung in four other productions with ROC in my early days, I moved out into the wider vocal world - where I have proudly been singing professionally since 1988.
Rockdale Opera Company is very much a community organisation and has been generously supported by the Rockdale City Council for many generations.The word ‘Rockdale’ resonates so powerfully throughout the operatic family and I sincerely hope this invaluable cornerstone of our culture continues to flourish”. |
A message from José Carbó"As an up and coming singer, I was fortunate to have performed five roles with the company. Since establishing my professional career, I now consider it an honour and a responsibility to ensure there continues to be a platform which will enable the company to further prosper and adapt to the requirements and demands of present day live operatic entertainment. It is vital we succeed so future generations of singers can continue to have the opportunity and a platform where they can learn their trade and ply their craft and gain much needed and valuable performance experience, as I and all that came before me have had."
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