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An utterly charming night with the Australian Ballet’s Merry Widow

By Chantal Nguyen, 30 April 2018
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“It remains gorgeously fresh, proving the genius of Helpmann’s vision”
Reviewed at Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney on 28 April 2018
Programme
The Merry Widow (Ronald Hynd)
Performers
The Australian Ballet
Paul Murphy, Conductor
Amber Scott, Dancer
Adam Bull, Dancer
Leanne Stojmenov, Dancer
Andrew Kilian, Dancer
Colin Peasley, Dancer
Franco Leo, Dancer
Opera Australia Orchestra
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Chantal Nguyen
Chantal Nguyen
Chantal has a background in ballet and contemporary dance, and was the first Australian to complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Higher Level Dance. She has completed violin studies, and plays regularly in Sydney ensembles. She also dabbles in folk songs and subversive musical parody.