Pinchgut Opera presents The First Murder by Scarlatti

✨ Experience the Australian Premiere of The First Murder (Il primo omicidio), a Baroque masterpiece of extraordinary emotional depth! 🎶 This gripping oratorio, composed by Alessandro Scarlatti in 1707, revisits the timeless tale of Cain and Abel, transitioning from themes of jealousy and violence to those of forgiveness and hope. It serves as a profound reflection on humanity's foundational moral struggles.

🌟 This evocative new staging reunites Pinchgut Opera with renowned Australian director Dean Bryant, known for his remarkable ability to bring clarity and dynamism to the Baroque opera scene. His bold, music-led storytelling promises to infuse fresh urgency into Scarlatti’s powerful drama of family conflict, innocence, sacrifice, and redemption.

🎤 Join an exceptional ensemble featuring Sara Macliver with her signature warmth, alongside Ashlyn Tymms, Madison Nonoa, and Kyle Stegall, each making their captivating Pinchgut debuts. We are also thrilled to welcome Stephanie Dillon, returning after her standout performance in Julius Caesar, and Taryn Fiebig Scholar, Freddy Shaw, who takes his first featured role on a professional stage.

🎻 Accompanied by the talented Orchestra of the Antipodes under the masterful direction of Erin Helyard, this production promises a performance filled with emotional truth and raw splendor.

📍 Location: 22 Hickson Rd, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia
🎟️ Tickets available here: Pinchgut Opera