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The Chimney Sweep

The Chimney

Sweep

Salieri

5–7 July, 2014

City Recital Hall, Sydney

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The Chimney Sweep

by Antonio Salieri

Libretto by Leopold Auenbrugger

first performed in Vienna in 1781 to a German libretto

Venue

City Recital Hall, Sydney

Sung in German

An Italian chimney sweep seduces the women of the household in which he works, in order to bargain for his future. Composed by Antonio Salieri, The Chimney Sweep is a sexy, fun comedy, filled with characters all shamelessly indulging their appetites.

Bribery and blackmail, anarchic domestic affairs, and venality reigns. But most of all, more wonderful music from the 18th century that you’ve probably never heard before. And for those whose knowledge of Salieri comes from the excellent film Amadeus, Pinchgut is compelled to report that much of the story in the film is nonsense. Mozart’s murderer? Pah! Pinchgut’s production of The Chimney Sweep restores Salieri’s good name, and his music! 

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Photos by Bridget Elliot