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The Sacrifice of Farinelli examines the life of superstar castrato
The Sacrifice of Farinelli is a new theatre work based on the life of opera's first superstar, the castrato singer known as Farinelli. The castrati, singers who were castrated before reaching puberty, sat at the top of the musical hierarchy, though castration is no guarantee of musical success. Through the story of Farinelli and his brother Riccardo Broschi, a composer, the play wrestles with the costs of pursuing perfection in the arts. The Sacrifice of Farinelli premiers in Melbourne on August 14. Guest: Stuart Bruce, writer and director of The Sacrifice of Farinelli
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