The Big Sing

11 June 2023 Ballarat Civic Hall

An evening of opera, fun and community singing.

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Details About The Show Creatives & Cast Ticket Information

The Big Sing presented by Victorian Opera with Ballarat Choral Society and Ballarat Symphony Orchestra featuring Syrah Torii and Alistair Cooper-Golec.

Join us on Sunday 11 June at the Ballarat Civic Hall where Helen Duggan, Jenny Going, Gareth Grainger and Victorian Opera’s Artistic Director Richard Mills AM lead us on an eclectic choral journey of renowned opera choruses, alongside arias and duets, with a chance to sing and participate.

This event is the first installment of Victorian Opera ongoing commitment to the cultural life in Ballarat and regional Victoria thanks to our presenting partner AWM Electrical and Data Suppliers.

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Community concert

Dates & Info

Sunday 11 June, 5.00 pm

Duration
60 minutes, no interval

Venue

Ballarat Civic Hall
300/304 Mair Street
Ballarat

This performance takes place on the land of the Wadawurrung and the Dja Dja Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded — this land is stolen land. We pay respects to Wadawurrung and the Dja Dja Wurrung Elders, past & present.

Presenting Partner

Program

The Thieving Magpie Overture by Gioachino Rossini.

Anvil Chorus from Il trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi.

Voyagers Chorus from Idomeneo by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Dies Bildniss from The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Do-Re-Mi from The Sound of Music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Druids Chorus from Norma by Vincenzo Bellini.

Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi.

Seguidilla and Quarto et chorus from Carmen by Georges Bizet.

Italiana Duet from L’italiana in Algeri by Gioachino Rossini.

Chorus of the Wedding Guests from Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti

Climb Ev’ry Mountain from The Sound of Music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Presenting Partner

AMW Electrical & Data Supplies

*The appearance of Alastair Cooper-Golec is generously supported by Dr Michael Stubbs & Malcolm Roberts.
**The appearance of Syrah Torii is generously supported by The Family of the late Frederick R Davidson AM.