A Preview of Eucalyptus: The Opera.

Conversation with director Jonathan Mills

WHEN | 6 OCTOBER, 4 PM

WHERE | BARN GALLERY, MONTSALVAT

ADMISSION | $35
Entry includes one copy of Murray Bail’s book, Eucalyptus and refreshments

Eltham Bookshop, Montsalvat, Opera Australia and Victorian Opera warmly invite you to a preview of Eucalyptus a new opera by Jonathan Mills, based on Murray Bail’s beloved novel. It is part Australian fairy tale and part musical evocation of the Australian bush. In this dappled landscape lurks both beauty and wonder.

The score is mysterious and colourful, with moments of dramatic intensity and hushed beauty. The libretto by Meredith Oakes is poetic and spare. Eucalyptus is an ageless story of love and longing about a daughter and a father.

A glass of wine and refreshments cheese will be on offer.

This event is generously supported by Australia Opera, Victoria Opera and Eltham Orchestra.