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Rembrandt's Wife single work   musical theatre   opera  
Note: Libretto by Sue Smith.
Issue Details: First known date: 2009... 2009 Rembrandt's Wife
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'Rembrandt's Wife is a compelling story that explores the tragic relationships of one of the world's greatest painters: the death of his beloved wife Saskia, the madness of his lover Geertje and the haunting visions of his muse to be Hendrijke. A chamber opera, this work will reflect in words and music the light and colour that are the hallmarks of Rembrandt's style.'

Source: CUB Malthouse website, http://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/
Sighted: 20/04/2009

Production Details

  • Produced at the Merlyn Theatre, CUB Malthouse, Melbourne, 18-24 April 2009.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Portrait of An Artit's Three Loves Fiona Gruber , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 14 April 2010; (p. 12)

— Review of Rembrandt's Wife Sue Smith , 2009 single work musical theatre
Master Artist as a Piece of Work John McCallum , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 20 April 2009; (p. 30)

— Review of Rembrandt's Wife Sue Smith , 2009 single work musical theatre
Portrait of the Artist in Several Hues is Adrift in Daub of Staging John Slavin , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 21 April 2009; (p. 15)

— Review of Rembrandt's Wife Sue Smith , 2009 single work musical theatre
Friends with a Score to Settle Angela Blakston , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 18 April 2009; (p. 16)
Portrait of the Artist in Several Hues is Adrift in Daub of Staging John Slavin , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 21 April 2009; (p. 15)

— Review of Rembrandt's Wife Sue Smith , 2009 single work musical theatre
Portrait of An Artit's Three Loves Fiona Gruber , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 14 April 2010; (p. 12)

— Review of Rembrandt's Wife Sue Smith , 2009 single work musical theatre
Master Artist as a Piece of Work John McCallum , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 20 April 2009; (p. 30)

— Review of Rembrandt's Wife Sue Smith , 2009 single work musical theatre
Friends with a Score to Settle Angela Blakston , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 18 April 2009; (p. 16)
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