A Fierce Queer Opera Experience
Darlings, get ready for a night that'll make history blush! 🎭 Australian rising star Meta Cohen is about to serve up some serious operatic realness with 'Kiss My Sword' - a deliciously queer reimagining of Julie d'Aubigny, the 17th-century lesbian icon who was living her best life as an opera diva by day and sword-wielding badass by night. This fierce queen wasn't just breaking hearts; she was challenging duels and taking names! 💅🗡️
Featuring the incredible talents of mezzo-soprano Jessica Aszodi, sopranos Breanna Stuart and Livia Brash, tenor Alex Gorbatov, and pianist Coady Green, this world premiere is giving you drama, desire, and pure theatrical magic. The evening's repertoire includes Sally Whitwell's '(He)art Songs' and Kevin March's 'Songs for Dark Times' - because one serving of fabulousness just isn't enough! 🎵✨
Hosted by the fabulous Patrick Burns, Lyric Opera's Artistic Director, this is more than just a performance - it's a celebration of queer voices breaking boundaries and telling their stories with fierce authenticity. Made possible by City of Melbourne's Arts Grants Program, this is one night of classical queerness you won't want to miss! 🌈
Tickets available at fortyfivedownstairs.sales.ticketsearch.com