The sounds of Rodney Earl Clarke, Louise Callinan, John Longmuir and Lorina Gore thrilled an audience of more than 700 on March 12 at Pearl Beach’s Opera in the Arboretum.
Violinist Alicia Poon and Donna Balson on the piano helped bring alive a selection of well-known arias and musical favourites supported by the Central Coast Chamber Orchestra led by Patrick Brennan.
The event, set in the beautiful surrounds of the Pearl Beach Arboretum, began with a moving Welcome to Country by Gavi Duncan.
For the second year, Opera Convenor Wayne Jennings liaised with Michaele and Justin Archer to make sure all aspects before and after the event went without any mishaps.
Rotary Club of Woy Woy members worked hard to help bring the event to life, with members of Pearl Beach Bush Rural Fire Brigade and volunteers from Umina Surf Lifesaving Club also helping out.
The event was hailed as an outstanding success.
Source:
Media release, Mar 15
Rotary Club of Woy Woy