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Il Viaggio a Reims

    Witness one of Rossini’s most ambitious operas performed for the first time ever in Australia! Get an opportunity to gaze at some of the world’s most famous paintings brought on stage for this delightful and lighthearted performance.

    Why Watch Il Viaggio a Reims

    An operatic drama that Rossini himself did not expect to last beyond a handful of performances due to its demanding and expensive nature, Il Viaggio a Reims (The Journey to Reims) has become one of the composer’s most popular and sought after works. It requires 14 soloists, one contralto, two tenors, four basses, four baritones, and three sopranos, to pull off. Rossini composed it for the grand coronation of King Charles X in 1825, and it was sung by some of the most accomplished artists of the era in its premiere. This will be the first time Il Viaggio a Reims will be running in Australia. Director Damiano Micheletto’s lighthearted and jubilant take on the classic, a slew of talented international artists, and the jaw-dropping costume, set, and lighting makes for a fascinating watch at the Melbourne Opera this season.

    The Story

    Il Viaggio a Reims is an opera about a group of wealthy and eccentric European aristocrats who are headed to Reims to attend the coronation of Charles X. From the fashion-crazed Contessa di Folleville and her sick maid Modestina to the jealous Russian Count Libenskof, the guests are intriguing and pointedly quirky. The guests await their departure from the Giglio d’oro owned by Madama Cortese. Due to a sudden lack of transport facilities, the guests find themselves trapped with each other with no hope of reaching Reims in time for the coronation. What ensues is a delightful and humorous series of events that are punctuated by the emphatic vocals of fourteen different singers on stage!

    Good for

    Fans of Italian Opera | Gioachino Rossini Fans

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Show Details

    Show Timings

    24th May - 1st June 12:30 PM & 7:00 PM

    Duration
    3 hours and 20 minutes, including one interval.

    Leading Roles
    Lorina Gore as Corinna
    Emma Pearson as Contessa di Folleville
    Julie Lea Goodwin as Madama Cortese
    Juan de Dios Mateos as Cavalier Belfiore

    Director
    Damiano Michieletto

    Additional Information

    Audience
    Suitable for ages 12 and up. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Available Facilities
    In-house bar
    Wheelchair accessible

    Seating
    The Melbourne State Theatre has a seating capacity of 2,079.

    Outside Food
    Strictly prohibited. If you'd like to grab a meal before or after the show, check out the Arts Centre's wide range of bars, restaurants and cafes.

    You will receive an email confirmation along with your mobile voucher shortly. Your tickets will be available at the Box Office of the Arts Centre Melbourne about one hour before the performance. You will need to display a photo ID to collect your tickets.

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