THIS IS LIFE
Kumudha is a young woman with a secret power – the ability to transform herself into a tree covered in valuable blossoms. But sometimes rare gifts can inspire both love and jealousy in equal measure.
Exploring themes of magic, transformation and the healing power of deep and selfless love, A Flowering Tree is a majestic retelling of a traditional Indian folk tale by world renowned composer John Adams.
A Flowering Tree is a story for our times, brought to life in this semistaged production with exquisite video design by Mic Gruchy. This Helpmann Award winning production was first seen at the Perth Festival in 2009 and now Brisbane has the chance to see this beautiful opera.
PERFORMANCES
TUE 2 & THU 4 APR | 7PM
SAT 6 APR | 2PM
CONCERT HALL QPAC
Pre-concert talk 1 hour prior to each performance except 2 APR.
Audio descriptions available SAT 6 APR.
CREATIVE TEAM
| Conductor |
Natalie Murray Beale |
| Director |
Patrick Nolan |
| Video |
Mic Gruchy |
| Sets and Costumes |
Bryan Woltjen |
| Lighting |
Jason Glenwright |
CAST
| Kumudha |
Eva Kong |
| Prince |
Adrian Dwyer |
| Narrator |
Craig Colclough |
Opera Queensland Chorus
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
A Flowering Tree by John Adams with libretto adapted by John Adams and Peter Sellars from a South Indian folktale and poems translated by A.K.Ramanujan is published by Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd.
Sung in English and Spanish with English Surtitles.
Approximately 2 hours including interval.