Opera Australia Chorus In Concert

The Opera Australia chorus with chorus master Anthony Hunt
The Opera Australia chorus with chorus master Anthony Hunt

It’s a rare opportunity, to hear the Opera Australia Chorus showcases its many talents in the magnificent acoustics of St James’ King Street, performing a programme of  some of the greatest choral music by a range of composers. With chorus master Anthony Hunt and pianist Thomas Johnson, the line-up includes music by Verdi, Puccini, Brahms, Rossini, Bernstein, Poulenc and Wagner.

The programme includes:

VERDI Patria Oppressa from Macbeth/BRAHMS Wie leiblich sind deine Wohnungen from A German Requiem/
WAGNER Zum letzten Liebesmahle from Parsifal/ROSSINI Kyrie and Cum sancto spiritu from Petite Messe Solenelle/ BERNSTEIN Auto-da-fè from Candide/ POULENC Salve Regina from Dialogues of the Carmelites GOUNOD Soldiers Chorus from Faust/ VERDI Va Pensiero from Nabucco/ PUCCINI Te Deum from Tosca

Tickets Adult $70, Child $35, Concession $63

Book at www.opera.org.au or (02) 9685 3700

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