Experience the magic of opera in the gardens as you listen to a curated concert of traditional songs marking life’s big moments, presented by BLEACH* and Opera Queensland.

Gold Coast locals from all corners of the globe have shared cultural songs celebrating births, baptisms, name days, weddings, funerals and periods of mourning. With new arrangements by composer John Rotar and performed by some of Queensland’s finest opera singers and musicians, this promises to be a moving and memorable, family-friendly event. Bring a picnic and a rug and relax with your friends for this unforgettable evening of music under the stars.

CREATIVE TEAM
Composer JOHN ROTAR
Writer DR KATHERINE LYALL-WATSON
Director LAURA HANSFORD AND PATRICK NOLAN
Dramaturg ROSIE DENNIS

Pianist CATHERINE LYNAGH

SINGERS
HERU PINKASOVA
EMMA NIGHTINGALE
CARLOS ENRIQUE BARCENAS
DANIEL SMERDON