This production sadly had to be based on the Richard Bonynge edition of the score, which did not include all the more recently found material, but some new parts were added at least. It was the largest show the Australian Opera had produced at that stage and was broadcast on television by ABC.
- Sidney Opera · Sidney · September 1996
Creative Team
| Sets | Stephen Brimson-Lewis |
| Costumes | Angus Strathie |
| Lighting | Heather Carson |
| Conductor | Richard Bonynge |
| Choreography | Graeme Watson |
Cast
Kirsti Harms, Graeme Ewer, Leslie Andrews, Anthony Elek, Anson Austin, Barry Mora, Deborah Riedel.
