Baroque Banter: Episode 29 - Pre-Performance Podcast - Julius Caesar

About this episode

The episode explores the production of Handel's Julius Caesar with insights from the director and conductor.

Step into the world of Pinchgut Opera’s landmark production of Handel’s Julius Caesar. Join host Genevieve Lang as she sits down with director Neil Armfield AO and conductor Erin Helyard to uncover the artistry, vision, and stories behind this history-making Australian operatic event.

People in this episode

Host: Genevieve Lang

Guests: Erin Helyard, Neil Armfield AO

Topics covered

• opera
• Handel
• Julius Caesar
• Australian production
• artistry
• direction

Keywords

• Baroque
• opera
• Julius Caesar
• Pinchgut Opera
• Handel
• Neil Armfield
• Erin Helyard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pinchgut Opera, Handel

Books & works: Julius Caesar

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