Starry, starry night – Victorian Opera presents a free gala concert of opera favourites and Broadway hits featuring some of Victoria's finest voices. In a unique setting, led by Victorian Opera Music Director Richard Gill and accompanied by Orchestra Victoria, be taken on a journey of musical delights and enjoy a program of popular arias, duets and ensembles.
Featuring highlights from some of the greatest operas: La bohème, Rigoletto, The Barber of Seville, Carmen and Puccini's Turandot, featuring 'Nessun Dorma' sung by Victorian Opera’s own three tenors. Also featuring songs from some of the best-loved musicals: Oklahoma!, Carousel, The King and I and A Little Night Music, featuring Steven Sondheim’s haunting 'Send in the Clowns'.
This opening night sits within the tradition of Moomba’s wonderful free concerts of yesteryear, which have previously featured acts such as the Victorian Ballet, ABBA and Neil Diamond. Looking back on the wonderful history of the Moomba Festival with uniquely presented imagery, the evening also features pre-show entertainment from Flying Trapeze Australia.
Bring along the whole family and a picnic rug to the banks of the Yarra and celebrate the start of Melbourne's favourite festival – Moomba.
Richard Gill Conductor
Orchestra Victoria
Carlos Barcenas
Kirilie Blythman
Olivia Cranwell
Georgia Hawes
Cristine Heald
Jeremey Kleeman
Timothy Reynolds
Daniel Todd
Alexandra Gardens, under the Big Top, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Friday 9 March 7:00pm
MOOMBA Festival is a FREE event. Pre-show performances start in the Alexandra Gardens from 6pm and the official opening is at 7pm. For more information, visit the MOOMBA Festival website.
