Lindy is an opera in two acts by Australian composer Moya Henderson to an English libretto by Judith Rodriguez.
It premiered on 25 October 2002 at the Sydney Opera House.[1]
Contents |
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 25 October 2002 Conductor: Richard Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Lindy Chamberlain | soprano | Joanna Cole |
| Michael Chamberlain | tenor | David Hobson |
| Defence Counsel | mezzo-soprano | Elizabeth Campbell |
| Prosecuting Counsel | tenor | Barry Ryan |
| Commissioner/Judge | baritone | Malcolm Donnelly |
| Forensic Expert | mezzo-soprano | Kerry Elizabeth Brown |
| Greg Lowe/Blood Expert | bass | John Antoniou |
| Warden/Barbara Tjikadu | soprano | Jennifer Bermingham |
| Man/Policeman | bass | John Brunato |
| Teeth Expert/Sergeant | bass-baritone | Richard Alexander |
| Sally Lowe | mezzo-soprano | Jacqueline Moran |
| Defence Expert/Solicitor | tenor | Graeme MacFarlane |
| Textile Expert/Nurse Downs | mezzo-soprano | Elizabeth Campbell |
| Ranger/Nuwe Minyintirri/ Superintendent |
bass | Michael Saunders |
| Director | Stuart Maunder | |
| Design | Meredith Shaw | |
| Lighting | Toby Sewell | |
The plot is based on the disappearance of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain's baby Azaria in the Australian outback at Uluru in 1980.
The opera lasts for about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
The performances of 31 October and 2 November were used for the CD recording by ABC Classics (Cat: 476 7489, UPC Number: 028947674894).[2]