Events.
Classics Concerts in the Pride Centre
The Pride Fund is again proudly partnering with the Melba Opera Trust to present their annual classic concerts during Pride Month 2025 at the Victorian Pride Centre!
Opera Arias at Beleura
Opera Arias
THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Program to be announced.
Opera is so much more than beautiful singing. At its best, it brings together the powerful expression of the human voice and the drama of musical storytelling.
No one knew that better than Dame Nellie Melba.
The Melba Opera Trust is her legacy and is an organisation dedicated to preparing exceptional young Australian artists with the artistry, stagecraft and well-rounded professionalism that will make them ready for success on the international stage.
Join us at Beleura to hear these future stars.
Concert and Afternoon Tea included.
Coronation Anthems with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Music fit for Royalty
The MSO Chorus performs music fit for Royalty at this celebratory concert of choral music traditionally performed at British coronations.
Originally commissioned for the coronation of George II in 1727, Handel’s anthems Zadok the Priest, Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, The King Shall Rejoice, and My Heart Is Inditing have regularly been included in coronations since.
This performance also includes additional works commissioned for these royal occasions, including recent compositions performed at King Charles III's coronation in May 2023.
Featuring
MSO Musicians
MSO Chorus
Warren Trevelyan-Jones chorus director
Soloists from Melba Opera Trust
Eden Shifroni soprano
Damian Arnold tenor
Jack Bolton bass
Collectivo Concert “The Tree of Life”
CONCERT 1
"The Tree of Life"
SATURDAY 15 MARCH 1.30PM
Artists
Tania Frazer - Oboe
Andrew Haveron - Violin
Eden Shifroni - Soprano
Vatche Jambazian - Piano
Rachel Siu - Cello
The Tree of Life, an ancient symbol embraced by many cultures, represents the interconnected cycle of life.
Tracing this life cycle from deep roots to blossoming branches, this evocative program performed by Sydney Symphony Concertmaster Andrew Haveron, Soprano Eden Shifroni (first prize winner of the 2024 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition), Sydney pianist Vatche Jambazian, cello soloist favourite Rachel Siu, and oboist Tania Frazer, features works by Handel, Mozart, Debussy, and Franck to celebrate the beauty and resilience of life through music.
Australian Singing Competition - Finals
The IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition has long been considered the premier showcase for Australasia’s finest young singers and is the home of ‘The Mathy’, the most prestigious award given to a young opera and classical singer.
For a fraction of the cost of a ticket to the opera you can enjoy an evening of the finest classical singing accompanied by the Opera Australia Orchestra. The IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Finals Concert gives you a unique chance to hear the new generation of opera stars perform some of the most loved and memorable work in the classical singing canon.
Join us to hear the young operatic stars perform in the 2024 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Finals Concert.
Location: The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067
Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award Finals
Established in 2011, the Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award is one of Australia's leading operatic singing competitions. Its aim is to promote the bel canto style of singing and repertoire synonymous with Dame Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge. Since inception, over $1.2million in scholarships has been awarded.