First Ever Opera Australia Performance at Uluru
COMBINING AN ICONIC SPIRITUAL SPACE WITH ICONIC MOVING MUSIC OPERA AUSTRALIA WILL PERFORM AT ULURU.
For the first time ever, Opera Australia will perform an exclusive concert in the spiritual heart of Australia with Ulurukata Tjuta National Park and Bruce Munro’s Field of Light Uluru as the backdrop. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to absorb some of the world’s finest music, marrying sublime art with a uniquely Australian setting, will be held under the stars on Saturday 2 November 2019.
SPELLBINDING BEAUTY
During the concert, some of Opera Australia’s finest singers will perform famous arias from Bizet, Puccini, Rossini, Verdi and more, accompanied by a chamber orchestra conducted by Tahu Matheson. As the sun sets over the desert backdrop, the evening will be illuminated by the spellbinding colours of Field of Light Uluru’s 50,000 glass spheres.
“Opera Australia is honoured to be presenting our first ever performance at Australia’s spiritual centre, on the sacred lands surrounding Uluru,” said Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini. “I was so profoundly moved when I first visited - moved by a sense of awe, and spirituality that is palpable, and by the raw beauty of the landscape,”.
TOTALLY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
“I knew then that we had an opportunity to create something extraordinary if we could perform in such an incredible atmosphere. It’s absolutely thrilling that we’ve been able to team up with Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia to bring that dream to life,” said Lyndon.
This one-off event also offers a totally unique way to experience the global art phenomenon Field of Light Uluru. Since opening at Ayers Rock Resort in 2016, Bruce Munro’s immersive artwork has dazzled visitors from all over the world and its run has been extended to the end of 2020.
FEAST FOR THE SENSES
Grant Hunt, CEO of Voyages, commented: “This extraordinary performance will be a true feast for the senses, combining one of the most iconic Australian landscapes at sunset with Opera Australia’s aweinspiring music and the magic of Field of Light Uluru.”
“We know that our guests are drawn time and again to the magic of Uluru, and that they want to engage in a range of experiences that allow them to gain a deeper enjoyment of the destination, which is why we have worked hard to enable
Opera Australia to perform here in the heart of Australia,” said Grant.
The programme will feature:
ROSSINI ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville; BIZET ‘Habanera’ from Carmen; BIZET Toreador Song from Carmen; BIZET ‘Au fond du temple saint’ from The Pearlfishers; PUCCINI ‘Vissi d’arte’ from Tosca; PUCCINI ‘E lucevan le stelle’ from Tosca; DELIBES Flower Duet from Lakmé; PUCCINI ‘Nessun dorma’ from Turandot”
Performers will include: Natalie Aroyan, Lorina Gore, Angela Hogan, Diego Torre, Haotian Qi, Conducted by Tahu Matheson, Hosted by Lyndon Terracini,
To enhance their weekend experience guests can also choose to take part in two celebratory dining experiences:
The Opera at Uluru Welcome Dinner on
Friday 1 November will include champagne and canapés, followed by a sumptuous three course dinner inspired by the Tali Wiru signature dining experience showcasing bush tucker ingredients paired with premium wines. Guests will enjoy an aria from an Opera Australia performer and members of Opera Australia will also be dining with guests.
The Opera at Uluru Starlit Dinner on Sunday 3 November will be held on a remote dunetop under the night sky and feature a threecourse menu of contemporary, native bush tucker-inspired cuisine, an Indigenous cultural performance and a star talk.
W: ayersrockresort.com.au