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Purcell's opera: Dido and Aeneas

Shoestring Opera performs Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. Matthew Toogood conducts Amadeus Chamber Orchestra which will also play Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings. Artistic direction by Greg Eldridge. Singers include Tracey Hendy, Julia Harper, Adam Wood, Tim Reynolds, Kate Bright, Lucas Richter, Wendy Trent, Hannah Dahlenberg.

  • 7.30pm Friday 6 August 2010
  • 4pm Saturday 7 August 2010

St Silas Church, Bridport Street, Albert Park (use no. 96 or no. 1 tram) - (Mel ref Mel 2K B6)

All tickets $25 Enquiries: (03) 9696 5116

Australia Post Opera in the Bowl

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Bring your picnic basket and rugs and enjoy the glorious music under the stars. And be swept away by this free performance of Puccini’s romantic tale of young love, La bohème. What better place to relive a chance meeting by moonlight than under the stars at the Music Bowl. If the weather is fine White Hat expects that this event could be a lockout so get there early. Gates to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl open at 4pm. If you are intending to come to a concert with a family or group of friends, it is advisable that you arrive together or arrange to gather outside the gate to avoid your group being split if the gates close. In the past you have been able to bring your own drinks but only plastic glasses. We will verify this year's conditions when the information becomes available.

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Crowd at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
8pm, 11th December

Sidney Myer Music Bowl -

Free

Opera in the Park

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Four of Australia’s shining lights of opera will perform in Opera in the Park at Victoria Gardens on Saturday 6 February.

  • Suzanne Johnston’s operatic career encompasses the prestigious European Festivals of Glyndebourne and Salzburg, as well as Australia’s major opera companies, for whom her repertory includes the title roles in L’incoronazione di Poppea, The Gypsy Princess and Carmen, Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Hansel (Hansel and Gretel), Hermia (A Midsummer Night's Dream), The Fox (Cunning Little Vixen), Eliza Doolittle - opposite Anthony Warlow - in the sell-out production of My Fair Lady and Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance. Suzanne most recently performed in the Victorian Opera’s productions of Through the Looking Glass.
  • Antoinette Halloran represented Australia as a finalist in the Belvedere Operatic awards in Vienna and was the winner of the Australian Puccini Foundation Award in 2003. Her Opera Australia repertoire includes Stella: A Streetcar Named Desire, Title roles: Rusalka, Madama Butterfly, Johanna: Sweeney Todd, Mimì: La bohème and many more. She has also worked with NZ Opera, Victorian Opera, Melbourne Opera and MTC.
  • Christopher Tonkin won the Italian Opera Award 2005, was runner-up 'Tita Ruffo' International Competition 2006, Herald Sun Aria finalist in 2005 and German Operatic Award finalist in 2005. His Opera Australia repertoire includes Antonio: The Gondoliers and Novice's Friend: Billy Budd. He has also performed with Melbourne Opera, Romania, Royal Academy Opera, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Melbourne Chorale.
  • Jason Wasley was the winner, Herald Sun Aria; Finalist, Placido Domingo World Operalia Competition; National Opera Studio (London). His Opera Australia repertoire includes Teacher: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, Marcello: La bohème, Pinkerton: Madame Butterfly, Morales/Dancairo: Carmen (Oz Opera). He has also performed for Victorian State Opera, National Opera Studio London,Welsh National Opera, Melbourne Opera, Victorian Opera and Melbourne Chorale.
7.30pm, Saturday 6th February 2010

Victoria Gardens, Victoria Gardens -

Free Enquiries: (03) 8290 1333

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Gumboots & Pearls Opera in The Otways

To be staged in the magical, natural setting of Melba Gully, Great Ocean Road, Lavers Hill. An intimate afternoon of fabulous music, gorgeous singing, interactive fun & entertainment. This is an unmissable first time event featuring highly acclaimed Melbourne based 'Pot Pourri', local musicians, roving entertainers, & a range of local produce.
October 2008 ?

Great Ocean Road, Lavers Hill -

Enquiries: (03) 52374219

Opera in the Alps

Enjoy a relaxing evening of fine food, wine and classical favourites under the stars, in the picturesque grounds of LaTrobe at Beechworth.
January 2010 ?

Mayday Hills Oval, La Trobe at Beechworth -

Opera in the Vineyards

A special evening of opera.
October 2008 ?

Peppers Moonah Links Resort, Mornington Peninsula -

Enquiries: 1800 675 875
These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

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