Education :: A Flowering Tree

A Flowering Tree
Perth International Arts Festival, West Australian Symphony Orchestra and West Australian Opera
Music by John Adams

Suitable for Senior Secondary students
Learning Links: Music, LOTE (Spanish)
Themes: opera, romance, class, magic, mythology
Resources: Education kit

The most celebrated opera composer of our time, John Adams’ latest work is 'the most unabashedly romantic, gloriously tonal score to hit the opera scene in many years'. 

Inspired by Mozart’s The Magic Flute and its themes of magic and transformation, A Flowering Tree brings to life an ancient fairy tale from Southern India. When Kumudha, a beautiful peasant girl, discovers her ability to transform into a blossoming tree, she commences a journey of love, intrigue, jealousy and misery, before reuniting with her beloved Prince and finding happiness.

With a stellar international cast and a new semi-staged production by acclaimed Australian director Patrick Nolan, A Flowering Tree sweeps you away from reality to a land of enchantment and passion.

Sung in English and Spanish with English surtitles, A Flowering Tree is a lyrical music experience for students and teachers.

Conductor Stefan Asbury Director Patrick Nolan Storyteller Sanford Sylvan Kumudha Rachelle Durkin Prince Russell Thomas Video Designer Mic Gruchy Lighting Designer Matthew Marshall Designer Bryan Woltjen

West Australian Symphony Orchestra
West Australian Opera Chorus

SUPPORTED BY
ABC CLASSIC FM

Supported By

  • Rio Tinto
  • Department of Education and Training

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  • When
    6 Mar: 7.30pm
    7 Mar: 7.30pm
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    Entrees and Encores

    Present your ticket at some of the city’s premier bars and restaurants and extend your night beyond the show. Be it an entrée or encore, these participating venues help keep the night alive.

    Alda's
    pre or post show, Alda's is offering a complimentary beverage to the value of $10 upon presentation of your ticket. With a limited range of premium spirits, a regularly changing wine list and an array of premium boutique beers, there’s sure to be something to whet the appetite.
    Rear of Pierucci Building, Wolfe Lane, PERTH. Ph: 9483 2531
    Mon/Tue 7am-5pm, Wed 7am - 8pm, Thur 7am - 10pm, Fri 7am – midnight.

    Beck’s Music Box
    keep your night going and head to the Beck's Music Box for the best after parties this summer. See WA's best musicians, DJs and special guests free from 10.30pm.
    Sat 14 Feb - Sun 8 March - The Esplanade, Perth.

    tiger tiger
    Present your ticket and warm up to the show with a glass of wine and a tapa for only $15. tiger, tiger's iconic CBD laneway location and famous aesthetic matched with its unique winelist and nationally lauded food makes for the ideal opening to your Festival experience. Go to tigertigercoffeebar.com for details and trading hours.
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    Perth Concert Hall

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    Address: 5 St Georges Tce, Perth

    Phone: 08 9231 9900

    The Perth Concert Hall features raked seating for 1,729 people and is surrounded by appointed private rooms, foyers and outdoor areas suitable for theatre style class room, cocktail, dining, product launches, trade exhibitions and marquee events.

    The auditorium is also home to a spectacular custom designed 3000 pipe organ.

    Transport
    Located on St George's Terrace in Perth, and is well serviced by buses.  The free CAT includes a stop near the Perth Concert Hall at Victoria Avenue.  The Red CAT operates every five minutes from 6:40am - 6:20pm Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays) and hourly on weekends between 8:30am and 5:00pm.
    Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13

    Parking
    Undercover parking is available in the bi-level Carpark No. 7 at the Perth Concert Hall.  Street entry is from Terrace Road.  Lift access to the venue foyer is available from the second level.  24hour open-air parking is also available adjacent to the Perth Concert Hall on Terrace Road.  Fees apply.

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    For access information visit the Department of Culture and the Arts website.

  • Price

    • Secondary student $15

  • Festival Info

    6488 5555