2010 Concerts and Events

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Pre-performance Talks
Gain a deeper insight into each of our mainstage productions with our entertaining and informative free pre-performance talks. Talks begin 45 minutes before the start of each performance and are held in a space near the theatre.

For our Lyric Theatre productions of The Elixir of Love and Aida, pre-performance talks will take place on the Balcony Foyer. Please note – seating is available however it is limited so please arrive early to secure a place.

For our Conservatorium Theatre production of The Merry Widow, the pre-performance talk will be held in the Opera Queensland Studio. To access the studio, enter Opera Queensland via Reception on Level One and follow the directional signage to the Ground Floor.

On-air with 4MBS Classic FM 103.7
Exploring Opera!
Opera Queensland's Artistic Administrator, Brad Jarrett, can be heard at 8pm on the first Thursday of every month (from March to November) on 4MBS Classic FM in our special series called Exploring Opera! Brad will take listeners on a journey of discovery about the music, the artists and the performances in Opera Queensland's 2010 Season; and he'll share a few snippets of what's going on behind the scenes in the world of opera.

CURRENT CONCERTS AND EVENTS

Saturday, 4 September, 7:30pm
Opera Magic
Redland Performing Arts Centre

$35 for adults, $33 for pensioners/seniors
Opera Queensland’s Young and Developing Artists have delighted audiences across Queensland and are thrilled to perform for the first time at the new Redland Performing Arts Centre in Opera Magic, an intimate evening of fine music. You’ll be treated to mouthwatering arias and ensembles by the legendary opera composers Verdi, Mozart and Puccini, as well as excerpts from those all-time favourite operas, The Barber of Seville, Don Giovanni, Carmen and so much more! To book, phone RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131.

Saturday, 11 September, 6:30pm
The Marriage of Figaro - Opera Under the Stars
Eagle Farm Racecourse, Lancaster Road, ASCOT

Free-of-charge
Brisbane Festival is thrilled to bring together two of Brisbane’s iconic arts organisations, Opera Queensland and Queensland Symphony Orchestra, for a very special performance of the operatic classic, The Marriage of Figaro, conducted by Nicholas Braithwaite. Audiences have long enjoyed this witty yet profound tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness, set against Mozart’s magnificent operatic score. Doors open, with licensed bar and catering operating, from 4:30pm. Pre-order a Picnic Hamper from the Brisbane Racing Club for only $20 per person by phoning (07) 3268 2171.

Season Launch, 2011
Wednesday, 29 September, 4pm
Conservatorium Theatre, South Bank
Be one of the first to hear about our truly compelling season of love, lust and deception coming your way in 2011. This event is by invitation only. Our 2011 Season will be announced to the general public at 5pm, same day, via our website.

Friday, 1 October, 12 noon
Opera in the Mall
Queen Street Mall, BRISBANE

Saturday 16, Thursday 21, Saturday 23 and Tuesday 26 of October at 7:30pm, Thursday, 28 October at 6:30pm and Saturday, 30 October at 1:30pm
Aida
Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, SOUTH BANK

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