The Central Coast Philharmonia and Symphony Central Coast will perform a concert version of Bizet’s Carmen in the new performing arts centre at Central Coast Grammar School on Sunday, March 22.
Carmen is one of the most well-known and popular operas of all time, a drama of love, jealousy and murder, told through alluring melodies and captivating dances.
This performance will not only include a large choir and orchestra, but professional soloists from Sydney Independent Opera, and narration.
The concert will be conducted by Steven Stanke, with Philip Rees as Chorus Master.
Carmen will be performed by Ms Jermaine Chau, a young singer who participated in Operatunity Oz and has since sung significant roles in various operas and concerts.
The role of Michaela will be sung by New Zealand born Taryn Srhoj, who graduated in Auckland, but has since joined the Pacific Opera Young Artist Program, where she has already performed in operas.
A special aspect of the concert is that two of the male soloists, Kaine Hayward and Andrew Williams, are from the Central Coast, and are both examples of how local musical talent is making it big nationally.
However, the most exciting element of the performance is its location at the Central Coast Grammar School performing arts centre, a venue that allows concerts of this nature to be seen in their full glory.
The venue is not just a school hall, but is a state of the art centre, with all the comforts and excellent acoustics that would be expected from the best Sydney theatres.
Central Coast Philharmonia member Mr Michael Fine said: “Carmen is a magnificent and amazing experience, and is always a favourite wherever it is performed.
“This performance will be especially glamorous and important, and a greater chance for people to see this fantastic new performing space on the Central Coast.”
Email, 1 Mar 2015
Michael Fine, Central
Coast Philharmonia