FOR the third time, National Opera has today (February 8) cancelled its Canberra season of “La Rondine”.
Scheduled for next month, the company cited the cancellation as a “bitter blow given that the covid pandemic has already caused postponement of La Rondine twice”.
It says the “continuing dangers and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular its Omicron and emerging variants” has made it impossible for “a small, newly-formed company to ensure the health and safety of our artists while at the same time delivering a professional opera performance of the highest standard”.
“The well-being and safety of the cast and creatives with whom we work is our first priority and we feel a strong duty of care to them.”
The remainder of the National Opera program for 2022 remains unaffected. “La Rondine” ticket holders will be contacted by Canberra Ticketing.
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