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Baroque Banter

Pinchgut Opera
Pinchgut Opera
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Messiah
The First Murder
Intermezzo
Paris Opera
George Handel
Dublin, Ireland
Work Concept
Karina Schmitz
Alessandro Scarlatti
Early Music
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Commedia Dell'arte
Querelle Du Buffon
Charles Jennens
Farnace
Erin Helyard

We take the masterpieces of the Baroque era and make them feel alive today, vivid, thrilling performances that stay with you long after the final note. From dazzling opera to intimate concerts, Pinchgut brings together exceptional artists, fearless creative teams, and our acclaimed Orchestra of the Antipodes, led by ARIA Award-winning Artistic Director Erin Helyard. Experience the wonder of Baroqu... more

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The Myth, the Music, and the Australian Coast How do you transform a 300-year-old rediscovered masterpiece into a visceral Australian beach holiday? Join host Genevieve Lang as she goes behind the scenes of Pinchgut Opera’s premiere of Scarlatti’s Th... more

Ahead of our upcoming production of tThe First Murder at Roslyn Packer Theatre, host and Artistic Director Erin Helyard dives into the world of Alessandro Scarlatti. He is joined by Dr. Rosalind Halton, renowned harpsichordist, researcher, and Associ... more

Host Erin Helyard chats with Tasmania-based American violist Karina Schmitz about playing in the Orchestra of the Antipodes and the rich world of J.S Bach and Georg Telemann’s concertos and sonatas. What role does the viola play in Baroque chamber se... more

To commemorate the release of the digital album release of the live audio recording of Pinchgut's 2019 production of Farnace, Conductor Erin Helyard chats with countertenor Christopher Lowrey and mezzo-soprano Helen Sherman to revisit the production.... more

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Erin Helyard
Artistic Director of Pinchgut Opera
Pinchgut Opera
Episode: Baroque Banter Episode 38: Pre-Performance podcast The First Murder
Dean Bryant
Director for The First Murder; artistic director of Malthouse Theatre
Pinchgut Opera / Malthouse Theatre
Episode: Baroque Banter Episode 38: Pre-Performance podcast The First Murder
Karina Schmitz
Violist, principal violist with Pinchgut Opera's Orchestra of the Antipodes
Pinchgut Opera / Orchestra of the Antipodes
Episode: Baroque Banter Episode 36-Bach & Telemann with Guest Karina Schmitz

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Genevieve Lang
Host of Pinchgut pre-season podcast; linked with Pinchgut Opera.
Erin Helyard
Host of Baroque Banter; Artistic Director of Pinchgut Opera; frequently collaborates on performances.

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Baroque Banter Episode 38: Pre-Performance podcast The First Murder
Q: How did you happen upon this piece and bring it to Pinchgut?
Erin notes that The First Murder has been recognized in European festivals and festivals like Salzburg; its compact length and nuanced score make it a strong match for Pinchgut's approach to Baroque drama.
Baroque Banter Episode 38: Pre-Performance podcast The First Murder
Q: Is it even an opera?
The piece is described as a sacred entertainment, possibly staged in Venice in a way that resembles an opera, especially given its dramatic librettist and commission context.
Baroque Banter Episode 38: Pre-Performance podcast The First Murder
Q: Which Scarlatti wrote this piece?
Erin explains that it is Alessandro Scarlatti, a generation before Bach and Handel, whose sacred entertainment form allowed for a more operatic experience.

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Baroque Banter showcases lively conversations about Baroque repertoire, performance practice, and the practicalities of producing historically informed music in contemporary settings. Episodes weave deep dives into composers, works, and performance decisions with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from cast, directors, and instrumentalists. A notable strength is the balance between scholarly context and actionable storytelling about staging, instrument choices, and interpretation, often anchored by guest artists and the artistic leadership of Pinchgut Opera. Expect thoughtful discussions on how early music is brought to modern audiences, the challenges and joys of reviving Baroque works, and vivid anecdotes that illuminate both craft and collabora... more

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