Opera in Paradise
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| Country and Region | Australia — Norfolk Island |
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| Type of Festival | Drama, Music |
| Location of Festival | Norfolk, Norfolk Island, Australia |
| Festival Address Information | OPERATIF!, Opera & Song |
| Festival Description | One of the most loved musical events in the South Pacific, Norfolk Island’s Opera in the Ruins, returns next year bigger and better as the aptly named Opera in Paradise. Running the event for the sixth time is Queensland-based opera and song company Operatif!, which has drawn together a star cast of Australian and New Zealand performers for the February 15 - 19 Festival. Heading the bill is a fine line-up of operatic voices including Australian sopranos Jennifer Parish and Sally Harrison along with New Zealand baritone Stewart Cameron and Tongan-Samoan tenor Benjamin Fifita Makisi, who this year shared a concert with the great Dame Kiri te Kanawa in New Zealand. The singers will be ably accompanied by pianist and ABC broadcaster John Colwill. Distinguished Australian concert pianists and husband and wife team Max Olding and Pamela Page will add an extra dimension to this broad-based festival, while a string trio from the Queensland Pops Orchestra led by concert master Julie-Anne O’Reilly will perform in their own right and join with pianist and singers to create some special concert magic. Opera in Paradise is all about thrilling opera and music performed on a remote South Pacific island that offers a stunning natural backdrop and the opportunity to mix culture and history with a relaxing South Seas break. “We urge music and history lovers alike to come and sample the magic that has made this such an enduring and convivial annual event,” said Operatif!’s Jennifer Parish. |
| Festival Dates | February 15 - 19, 2010 |
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Videos:
- OPERATIF! YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/operatif
Practical Info:
Tickets 2010:
- Early Bird Special tickets are on sale. Please visit our special OPERA in Paradise website for full program details. We are working with a number of travel wholesalers who will be able to offer you a variety of options within a seven day Holiday package.
- ‘OPERA in Paradise’ - Events start from Monday 15th February, with options to fly from all over Australia and Auckland ( NZ ) for a week of stunning music and relaxation.
- EARLY BIRD Specials - Book now to attend our exciting Festival and enjoy significant savings if you pay by the end of August. Airfares are currently at their lowest prices so don’t hesitate!
- GROUP BOOKINGS We have fantastic rates for groups travelling together, so request full information if you would like to know more. http://www.operatif.com.au/paradise.html
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