REVIEW: Visual artistry on display in Opera Queensland’s ‘A Flowering Tree’
The sense of a feast and a rich antipasto platter of musical and visual artistry was the dominant impression of Opera Queensland’s new production of John Adams’ A Flowering Tree this month, writes reviewer Tim Passmore. The majestic concert staging of A Flowering Tree by Opera Queensland’s Artistic Director Patrick Nolan elegantly combined real-time performance …
Opera Queensland’s 2019 season in full bloom with ‘A Flowering Tree’
Opera Queensland’s first mainstage presentation for the year is A Flowering Tree by American contemporary composer John Adams. Tim Passmore spoke to director Patrick Nolan about the show. Mythical India. An impoverished family. A desperate daughter discovers she can transform into a tree whose blooms sell for a princely price. But her miracle also attracts …
The Brisbane Hustlers rugby team is helping to give prejudice the boot
As the Hustlers swing into pre-season preparation, QNews Magazine talks to some senior members about life in Brisbane’s gay-inclusive Rugby team. It hasn’t been the hottest of Brisbane summers, but the humidity is typical. Even now, in the cooling sunset, the air weighs heavy. My ambling stroll is enough draw a little sweat as I …