The Holiday and Travel Magazine

Exciting News! The readership of this Magazine has recently passed 8 million. An innovative new way of promoting tourism in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales in Australia, selected Australian cities and featured overseas countries. Featuring MICE and Corporate Travel news, destinations, hotels, musicals and events. On the right hand side of the page you will find an index of articles by date, by world location, and by popularity. Happy reading!

Friday, 1 August 2025

A Song to the Moon: Rusalka Casts Her Spell in Sydney

Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka
A Haunting Tale of Love, Loss and Longing

To 11 August 2025, Opera Australia brings Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka to the stage of the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House. Mysterious and dreamlike, this operatic masterpiece invites audiences into an otherworldly realm where a water nymph’s yearning for love leads her into dangerous, unfamiliar waters.

Nicole Car Shines in a Mesmerising Role Debut

Celebrated Australian soprano Nicole Car returns to Sydney in one of the most anticipated performances of the year. Making her role debut as Rusalka, she brings rich emotional depth and lyrical mastery to this tragic figure, a creature caught between two worlds. Her rendition of the unforgettable Song to the Moon is poised to be a highlight of the season.

Dark Fairytales Beneath the Surface

Before The Little Mermaid was a household name, Rusalka lived in the old myths and folk tales of Central Europe. In this opera, Dvořák takes that folklore and gives it powerful musical expression—lush harmonies, shimmering orchestration, and soaring arias build a soundscape full of beauty and heartache.

A Production That Glimmers with Magic

Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka

Directed by Sarah Giles, this new staging brings a modern, visually striking interpretation to the story. Expect atmospheric lighting, ethereal stagecraft and a haunting mix of the natural and supernatural. The production runs for 185 minutes, including two intervals, and is recommended for audiences aged 15 and above.

Lose Yourself in a World of Opera and Enchantment

Whether you’re an opera aficionado or a curious newcomer, Rusalka offers a rich, immersive theatrical experience. Its timeless themes of identity, sacrifice and unrequited love strike a deep emotional chord, made even more powerful by Dvořák’s moving score and the grandeur of one of the world’s most iconic opera houses.

For tickets, seating options, and full performance details, visit:
www.sydneyoperahouse.com

For more travel inspiration read the daily online "The Holiday and Travel Magazine" https://theholidayandtravelmagazine.blogspot.com/