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Linda Britten presents Operette:Legato
Melbourne couture designer, Linda Britten fused opera and fashion. Her presentation incorporated ballet and music. Performed by the Australian Ballet School and singers Antoinette Halloran, Michelle Buscemi and Angela Hogan Wednesday, March 12, 7 pm. at the Athenaeum Theatre.
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Program for an event of the Melbourne Fashion Festival's Cultural Program at the Athenaeum Theatre March 2014; coloured cover; 32 p. includes articles about the show.
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- LEGATO Legato is the finest fashion-related event I have ever enjoyed in Melbourne. A collaboration between designer Linda Britten, the Australian Ballet, Opera Australia and Jane Hayes – this old-world style presentation of fine arts was a brilliant way to showcase fashion, dance and music. Indeed, a wonderful way to kick off my season at VAMFF’s cultural programmes – Melbourne herself put on a beautiful show with a cool, bright evening and smiling strangers along Collins Street as I made my way to the Athenaeum Theatre for Legato. IMG_0258 Set in the intimate, aged-yet-lovely surrounds of The Athenaeum – this simple yet elegant presentation was the antithesis of the runway – and all the better for it. Slow, human and focussed – this salon-meets-opera allowed the audience to slow everything down and appreciate the beauty of both the artists performing, and designer Britten’s collection. IMG_0253 Fine arias, finely-wrought gowns. A return to the past to reinvigorate the future of local fashion. legato1 Reflections on Melbourne and Manchester Unity : Wearing Country Road bodysuit, Witchery drape skirt, Asos heels. legato2 legato3 The moment before a gold-fringed theatre curtain is raised always has a sparkle of magic about it. IMG_0236 IMG_0269 The Australian Ballet (school) presented a series of dances which were entirely modern – reminding me of both Chunky Move and Einstein on the Beach. IMG_0256 IMG_0272 legato4 Congratulations Legato. I was moved and delighted by the lightness of touch and delicacy of sentiment of this performance.
