The Pearl Beach Arboretum is once again set to ring out with glorious music and song on March 11.
Opera in the Arboretum will present acclaimed UK bass baritone Rodney Earl Clarke who comes to Australia from London’s West End where he is currently performing in Les Misérables.
He will be singing with his mezzo-soprano wife Louise Callinan who has sung in opera houses around the world including Paris Opera.
Australian based opera stars who will perform include award winning soprano Lorina Gore who has recently performed the lead in La Traviata with Opera Queensland and tenor John Longmuir who is a principal with Opera Australia.
Joining the singers will be violin prodigy Alicia Poon and international pianist Donna Balson.
The event will also feature the Central Coast Chamber Orchestra with players from the Central Coast Conservatorium under the baton of conductor Patrick Brennan.
The music program will include opera’s most celebrated characters from Don Giovanni to Carmen, with famous ensembles including the Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffmann and the beautiful trio from Cosi fan tutte.
The event will also celebrate the Golden Age of Music Theatre with the songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
It will be held in the open air at Crommelin Native Arboretum at Pearl Beach on March 11 from 3-5.30pm with audience members asked to bring their own picnic and chair.
Opera in the Arboretum is a charity event hosted by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy and this year’s recipients will be the Umina Surf Lifesaving Club, Beyond Blue, Central Coast Conservatorium and other Rotary charities.
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Media release, Feb 30
Opera in the Arboretum