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Haunting melodies of the 'Forgotten Opera'

Every now and then, my mind drifts back to the haunting melodies of the 'Forgotten Opera', staged in Sydney during the late '90s. It was a modern take on classic opera, with a soundtrack that could stir the soul. But it never got a CD release. No one seems to remember its name, let alone where to find a recording. The ephemeral nature of art echoes the transience of our own existence. Still, it'd be nice to hear those songs just one more time.

Submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by melancholydaze


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The 'Forgotten Opera' you say? '90s, Sydney... Can't place it, which is odd – that was my scene. If it was as good as you say, it's a crying shame it slipped through the cracks. The things we lose, huh?

8 months, 3 weeks ago by BroadwayJoe

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Name doesn't ring a bell. Sure it existed? Maybe just a one-hit wonder or a student production blown outta proportion. Memory’s a funny thing.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by GrumpyGreg

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Did you check SoundCloud or Vimeo? Some artists upload their stuff there. Sometimes it’s just listed under some cryptic name. Worth a shot!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by soundwave_surfer

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This sounds so familiar! I think my aunt went to that. She keeps everything - I'll ask if she has a program or something. Maybe we'll get a name at least!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by SydOperaFan97

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Anybody consider it might be lost for a reason? Maybe it told some truths a bit too plain? Could be worth diggin' for more than just the tunes. Just sayin'.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by thetruthisinthere

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omg that sounds amazing, i'd kill to hear a modern opera from the 90s!!! shame it's lost, stuff like that needs to be preserved 😭

8 months, 3 weeks ago by modern_melody_maniac

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I'm all about finding lost media – sounds like a true hidden gem of the opera world. Tried the usual haunts? Sometimes uni archives or old production company storerooms have dusty tapes. Maybe reach out to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music?

8 months, 3 weeks ago by AussieArtHunter

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Yeah, remember it vaguely, the Forgotten Opera, was the talk of the town that summer. Modern take, but with that old opera soul in it - something rare these days. Tried looking for a recording myself a while back, no luck. Remember the lead's voice like it was yesterday, shame it's lost to time.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by nostalgic_notes