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Media Release – Opera Australia NEW YEAR’S EVE 2012
A Cultural New Year’s Eve!
Opera Australia presents two dazzling events plus parties to celebrate NYE
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Opera Australia and make this your most glamorous and memorable night ever! For
the first time ever, Opera Australia will present performances in both major theatres of the Sydney Opera House.
The famous Opera Gala will dazzle audiences in the Concert Hall, while next door at the Opera Theatre, the awardwinning
Gale Edwards production of La bohème has its Opening Night. This New Year’s Eve will be all about high
drama, glitz, glamour and spectacle – on stage and off! Drinks and dining options complete the night, including
exclusive access to the Northern Foyer for the city’s best view of the fireworks. See in the year with Opera Australia,
and have a grown-up NYE!
The Opera Gala at Sydney Opera House Concert Hall brings music-lovers
to the heart of the drama and to one of the best vantage points in the
city to experience soaring arias and a memorable NYE. Join the
Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra under the baton of Andrew
Greene as Opera Australia’s best-loved artists including OA mezzo
soprano Milijana Nikolic, US tenor Arnold Rawls, Mexican tenor Diego
Torre and OA baritone José Carbó performing some of the most popular
arias from operatic masters including Verdi, Offenbach, Puccini and
Bizet.
Gale Edwards’ award-winning production of La bohème dazzles with
spectacular sets and costumes that capture the glamour and danger of
Berlin in the 1920’s. Cabaret and burlesque stylings make for a chic
staging, lit up by world class performances by superstar Italian tenor
Gianluca Terranova and one of the fastest rising stars of the opera world,
soprano Nicole Car. This ‘crazy-beautiful’ bohemian production opens
the Sydney Summer Opera Season, and runs until 23 March 2013.
Media Enquiries
Sarah Wilson, Senior Publicist, Opera Australia
T: (02) 9318 8332 M: 0405 364 643
E: sarah.wilson@opera-australia.org.au

Media Release – Opera Australia NEW YEAR’S EVE 2012
EVENT INFORMATION
Pre-performance Events
Three-Course Dinner - Enjoy a sumptuous three-course creation
by celebrity chef Matt Moran, matched with premium wine and
beverages in the Northern Foyer of the Concert Hall at 5.30pm.
Performances
La bohème | 7.45pm | Opera Theatre
Gale Edwards’ acclaimed production of La bohème, set in a bawdy Berlin nightclub and starring Nicole Car, Gianluca
Terranova, Samuel Dundas, David Parkin and Lorina Gore.
“Under the skilful direction of Gale Edwards, and with the inspired 1930s Berlin setting, this new version soars with
emotional intensity and vocal clarity.” Australian Stage
“The ideal first-time experience for the opera novice.” Sydney Morning Herald
The Opera Gala | 8pm | Concert Hall
An evening of popular arias by Verdi, Offenbach, Puccini, Bizet and more performed by four magnificent singers, Milijana
Nikolic, Arnold Rawls, Diego Torre and Josè Carbo, with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra conducted by Andrew
Greene.
“Opera Australia’s legendary New Year’s Eve concert, a night of amazing arias, frocks, gorgeous music and plenty of fun.”
Sydney Morning Herald
“See in the new year in style with a concert of opera favourites and the chance to sip champagne and watch the fireworks
from the SOH balcony.” Sunday Telegraph
Post-performance Events
Midnight Party
After the performance, make your way to the Northern Foyer of either the
Opera Theatre or Concert Hall and watch the Harbour explode as the clock
hits midnight in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Enjoy live
music, drinks and canapés from 10.30pm until the wee hours.
TICKETS FROM $249. BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION: www.opera-australia.org.au
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