Lindy is an opera in two acts by Australian composer Moya Henderson to an English libretto by Judith Rodriguez. It is based on the death of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain's baby Azaria Chamberlain in the Australian outback at Uluru in 1980.
The opera lasts for about 1 hour and 35 minutes. It premiered on 25 October 2002 at the Sydney Opera House.
Roles +RoleVoice typePremiere cast, 25 October 2002Conductor: Richard GillLindy ChamberlainsopranoJoanna ColeMichael ChamberlaintenorDavid HobsonDefence Counselmezzo-sopranoElizabeth CampbellProsecuting CounseltenorBarry RyanCommissioner/JudgebaritoneMalcolm DonnellyForensic Expertmezzo-sopranoKerry Elizabeth BrownGreg Lowe/Blood ExpertbassJohn AntoniouWarden/Barbara TjikadusopranoJennifer BerminghamMan/PolicemanbassJohn BrunatoTeeth Expert/Sergeantbass-baritoneRichard AlexanderSally Lowemezzo-sopranoJacqueline MoranDefence Expert/SolicitortenorGraeme MacFarlaneTextile Expert/Nurse Downsmezzo-sopranoElizabeth CampbellRanger/Nuwe Minyintirri/SuperintendentbassMichael SaundersDirectorStuart MaunderDesignMeredith ShawLightingToby Sewell
Recording The performances of 31 October and 2 November were used for the CD recording by ABC Classics (Cat: 476 7489, UPC Number: 028947674894).
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