Aphrodite

Sydney Chamber Opera presents a world premiere by Nico Muhly in association with Omega Ensemble.

Is it Aphrodite’s fault that the beauty industry has never been more powerful?

Before she became the goddess of beauty as we know her today, Aphrodite was linked to fertility and the powerful miracle of life that comes from passionate pleasure. But over time, beauty and pleasure became fused with a new idea: that to be loved, one must be beautiful and to be the most beautiful means you are the most loved.

Muhly’s new score is directed by Alexander Berlage (American Psycho), with a libretto by Australian playwright Laura Lethlean, and features two extraordinary voices: Jessica O’Donoghue (Gilgamesh) and Puerto Rican soprano Meechot Marrero, making her highly anticipated Australian debut. This powerful premiere production is enriched by the extraordinary musicians of Omega Ensemble.

“Sydney Chamber Opera never fails to be both thought provoking and excellent in its presentation of rich musical works.“ – The Sydney Morning Herald

“The Australian operatic scene is enriched by the innovation, flair, and, indeed, unflinching artistic courage of Sydney Chamber Opera.” – Australian Book Review