''The Priest's Passion'' is a one scene

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by Australian composer

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(born 1984), and was first produced by the

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together with the

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in September 2004. It premiered at the Stanley Burbury Theatre at the University of Tasmania in 2004 and was subsequently recorded by ABC Classic FM. The work, which explores the nature of religious angst is a

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opera.

Staging

''The Priest's Passion'' was directed by Robert Jarman and Designed by Constantine Koukias

Original cast and creative team

Catholic Priest - Tenor ( Adam Purton) Woman – Soprano ( Sarah Jones) Angel - Soprano (Pamela Andrews) Devil - Baritone ( Tane Thomas) Conductor –

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Direction and Design -

Robert Jarman Robert Jarman is an Australian theatre artist based in Hobart, Tasmania. Primarily a director and actor, he is also a writer and designer. Education Jarman studied English and Drama at the University of Sydney, where he participated extensively ...

Musical Director -

References

External links

Matthew Dewey's web pageIHOS Music Theatre and Opera web page
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