Opera’s greatest stories are still being written, here and now. Proving definitively that opera is a vibrant, living artform, Jessica O’Donoghue and Jack Symonds’ undead. is a virtuosic celebration of Australian musical and literary talent. Jessica’s performances are known to be a “tour de force of dramatic range held together with brilliant vocal precision and control” (Sydney Morning Herald) which “deftly juggle vocal virtuosity and searing energy” (Limelight). The arias in undead. have all been especially composed for and tailored to Jessica’s unique musical and theatrical abilities, mostly premiered within the scintillating productions of Sydney Chamber Opera, where Jack is Artistic Director. 
 
This recital not only showcases Jessica’s deep commitment to representing modern, complex female characters but also includes premieres and original works by both Jessica and Jack, offering a compelling cross-section of Australia’s contemporary operatic landscape. As a spectacular finale, Thomas Ades’ Life Story, a wild portrait of a Tennessee Williams one-night stand as seen through the vocalism of late-period Billie Holiday receives a scorching interpretation by these two artists who have “redefined operatic performance in Australia” (Australian Book Review).