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About this performance
Giacomo Puccini composed some of the most enduringly popular operas, including Tosca, La Bohème and Madama Butterfly.
The MSO and two acclaimed singers perform selections from these operas and more, conducted by MSO Principal Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey.
Pack a picnic and join us for a magnificent evening at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl to experience your favourite arias set against the sparkling backdrop of Melbourne's nighttime skyline.
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Benjamin Northey* conductor
Natalie Aroyan* soprano
Paul O'Neill tenor
Mairi Nicolson presenter
Program
Puccini Intermezzo to Act 3 from Manon Lescaut
Puccini Turandot: 'Nessun dorma'
Puccini Manon Lescaut: 'Sol perduta abbandonata'
Puccini Tosca: 'Recondita armonia'
Puccini Tosca: 'Vissi d'arte'
Puccini Tosca: 'E lucevan le stelle'
Puccini Tosca: 'Mario! Mario'
Puccini Crisantemi
Puccini La Bohème: 'Che gelida manina'
Puccini Intermezzo from Madama Butterfly
Puccini Madama Butterfly: 'Un bel dì'
Puccini Madama Butterfly: 'Viene la sera'
Duration: approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes including interval
Broadcast Live by ABC Classic
*Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances, Xu Zhong and Hui He are unable to appear as originally scheduled.
Featured artists
The Sidney Myer Free Concerts are made possible by the MSO Sidney Myer Trust Fund, in association with ABC Classic, The University of Melbourne and Arts Centre Melbourne.
The Sidney Myer Free Concerts are supported by the City of Melbourne.
MSO Premier Production Partner
