Galileo
Victorian Opera
Faith, knowledge and power collide in this brand new opera by Richard Mills that examines the fortunes of one of the world’s greatest thinkers.
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Melbourne / Naarm
Wednesday 20, Friday 22 & Saturday 23 December 2023, 7.30 PM
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
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Duration
1 hour and 40 minutes, with one interval.
A complex life which came into conflict with the political and religious powers of the day, Galileo is a searching meditation amidst questions of faith in a violent, hostile and uncertain world.
Told through a collaboration with filmmaker Jamie Clennett (The Who’s Tommy), the combined forces of La Compañia and Orchestra Victoria, and starring Victorian Opera favourite, baritone Samuel Dundas as Galileo — this project will celebrate the artistic legacy of Richard Mills while welcoming Victorian Opera’s new Artistic Director, Stuart Maunder as director.
Cast & Creatives
Composer & Conductor Richard Mills
Librettist Malcolm Angelucci
Director Stuart Maunder
Video Designer Jamie Clennett
Galileo Samuel Dundas
Orchestra Victoria
La Compania