Polly jumps in for Vienna world premiere
mainThe English director Polly Graham has been called to the rescue of Olga Neuwirth’s new opera Orlando, opening December 8.
She replaces Karoline Gruber in what is described as ‘a consensual departure’.
Also dropping out is Fiona Shaw, the intended narrator. She has landed a film role in the US.
Polly Graham (pic) is artistic director of Longborough Festival Opera.
“Where angels fear to tread…”
Olga Neuwirth is the most fêted Austrian composer, appreciated for her sense of refined beauty:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhLqMKGZloQ
Olga Neuwirth. No thanks.
when women work together…