20—24 Sep
The Call & The Human Voice
Presented by Brisbane Festival and Opera Queensland,
in association with Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Two women, two moments, two lives changed forever.
The creative team behind Opera Queensland's smash-hit The Marriage of Figaro returns to bring this powerful double bill to life.
The Call is inspired by a remarkable true story about a woman left with nothing but a phone number. She dials, someone answers and so begins a conversation that changes everything.
The Human Voice finds our protagonist, Elle, alone and motionless in a room. She goes to leave but is stopped by the phone ringing. It is the love of her life. Rather than compassion she is confronted with a truth she finds impossible to accept.
The Call is an astonishing new Australian opera, composed by Connor D'Netto with Kate Miller-Heidke, and starring Ali McGregor, which shows how a single act of kindness can transform an entire life. Based on an original story told by Auburn Sheaffer.
The Human Voice, starring Alexandra Flood, will be accompanied by a full strength Queensland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by rising star in the international music scene, Zoe Zeniodi.
Two incredible pieces, both serving as a poignant reminder that although we're more connected than ever before, we've never been lonelier.
THE CALL
Concept Ali McGregor
Based on an original story told by Auburn Sheaffer
Composer Connor D’Netto with Kate Miller-Heidke
Libretto Kate Miller-Heidke & Keir Nuttall
Presented in association with FLUXUS
THE HUMAN VOICE
Francis Poulenc
These performances of La Voix Humaine by Francis Poulenc are given by permission of Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, exclusive agents for Editions Salabert of Paris
Photo by Hsiao-ron Cheng.
Price
$75 - $95 + Booking fee
Times
Evenings: Tue-Wed & Fri-Sat 7pm
Audio Described: Sat 24 Sept, 7pm
Auslan Interpreted: Wed 21 Sept, 7pm
Pre-performance Talk: Wed-Sat
Duration
2.5 hrs, including interval
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Assistive listening systems available
Audio description
Auslan interpreted events
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In the deepest, blackest night of despair and anxiety, it only takes a pinhole of light and all of grace can come in.
Auburn Sheaffer
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How to get there
Concert Hall, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101