Sydney Opera House 'La Voix humaine & L'enfant et les sortilèges' Performance Ticket

Two French Operas on One Stage

The Opera Australia Orchestra, conducted by Andrea Battistoni, presents a double bill of one-act operas by Poulenc and Ravel in concert. This is a single performance on Friday, 5 February 2027.

Poulenc: La Voix humaine

An approximately 40-minute monodrama led by a single soprano. An unnamed woman makes one final phone call with her lover, whose attentions have turned elsewhere, laying bare her rejection, longing and despair. Opera superstar Anna Caterina Antonacci takes the lead role in her Opera Australia debut.

Ravel: L'enfant et les sortilèges

A dark fantasy opera with a kaleidoscopic score drawing on influences from Wagner to Gershwin. In the midst of a ferocious tantrum, a child lays waste to their room until the objects and animals they have tormented spring to life and confront them one by one. Mezzo-soprano Margaret Plummer sings the role of the Child, leading a cast of outstanding Australian singers.

Seating Information

House Seats (Mint Green):
A tier above Premium, offering the best views and acoustics.

Premium Seats (Pink):
The ideal vantage point for the performers' expressions (Level 1) or the overall stage composition (Level 2).

A Reserve (Orange):
Views comparable to Premium, balancing the immediacy of Level 1 with a stable overview from Level 2.

B Reserve (Light Green):
Mainly in the central blocks, offering a central view and superb sound at a reasonable price.

C Reserve (Navy Blue):
Great value for a panoramic view of the stage and the grand opera sound.

D Reserve (Yellow):
Further from the stage, but ideal for enjoying the overall atmosphere of the Opera House at an economical price.

E Reserve (Green):
The most affordable tier, best for experiencing the Opera House's excellent acoustics rather than visual detail.