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form y separately published work icon Eighth Wonder single work   film/TV   - Opera in fifteen scenes.
Issue Details: First known date: 1995... 1995 Eighth Wonder
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This opera is about the architect of the Sydney Opera House, including his struggles with politicians, and about a young woman who was inspired to become a great singer so she could sing at the Opera House.

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      Australia,
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      :       ABC Television ,       1995 .
      Extent: 177 min.p.
      Description: Colour
      Note/s:
      • Filmed during a live performance at the Sydney Opera House.
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y separately published work icon The Eighth Wonder : Opera in Fifteen Scenes Dennis Watkins , Alan John , Alan John (composer), Sydney : Pellinor , 1995 Z860162 1995 single work musical theatre opera The Eighth Wonder tells the story of the Opera House from Mr. Utzon's winning of a contest in 1956 to his eventual dismissal by a state concerned about expanding costs and the architect's uncompromising nature.
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Last amended 11 Apr 2012 15:36:57
Neil Armfield
Subjects:
  • Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales,
Settings:
  • Sydney, New South Wales,
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