A woman dressed as a nun faces the right. Another woman wearing black holds a candle and a man faces the back wearing a copper coloured suit.

Il Trittico

3 – 19 July 2024

In the Joan Sutherland Theatre

Opera Australia

Opera

One night, three very different operas: this operatic feast showcases Puccini at his best.

Desperation. Despair. Deception.

Il Trittico is an operatic treat: a rare chance to see three short operas in one night.

Love, lies and death permeate the gritty melodrama of Il Tabarro, the intimate tragedy of Suor Angelica and the surprising satire of Gianni Schicchi.

The audience is the winner, with a triple helping of Puccini’s sumptuous orchestra writing, famous arias and the witty, tight ensemble singing of the best comedies. 

We’ve brought together three outstanding Australian directors to tell these stories, plus exciting young conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya and a brilliant Australian cast.

Presented by Opera Australia

The Operas

Trailer

Artist information

Conductor
Lidiya Yankovskaya

Director - Il Tabarro
Constantine Costi

Director - Suor Angelica
Imara Savage

Director - Gianni Schicchi
Shaun Rennie

Set and Costume Designer
Michael Hankin

Lighting Designer
Verity Hampson

Il Tabarro
Michele
Simon Meadows

Suor Angelica
Angelica
Lauren Fagan

Gianni Schicchi
Gianni Schicchi
Simon Meadows

Lauretta
Stacey Alleaume

Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus

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