Experience a magical summer evening of operatic brilliance in the Ancient Egyptian Garden.

Acclaimed soprano Emma Pearson and contralto Kristin Darragh - celebrated on opera stages in Germany and Australasia - join forces with Central Ensemble to perform new arrangements by Michael F Williams.  Together, they present a stunning programme of Italian baroque, romantic and French opera favourites.

From Handel to Monteverdi to Puccini and Bizet, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy world-class voices and musicianship in an intimate, open-air concert, surrounded by nature and candlelight.  

Add to the magic of this fabulous event by dressing in your finery!

Programme:
Echoes of Empire: The Passion of Baroque Italy
G.F Handel | “Overture” (Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17)
Claudio Monteverdi | “Pur ti miro” (L’incoronazione di Poppea) 
G.F. Handel | “V’adoro pupille” (Giulio Cesare)  
G.F. Handel | “Ombra mai fu” (Xerxes) 
G.F Handel | " Son nata a lagrimar" (Giulio Cesare) 

Romantic Reverie - The Drama of Romantic Opera
Giacomo Puccini | “O mio babbino caro” (Gianni Schicchi)
Giuseppe Verdi | “Stride la vampa” (Il Trovatore) 
Pyotr Tchaikovsky | "Duet of Pauline and Lisa" (Queen of Spades)
Pietro Mascagni | “Intermezzo” (Cavalleria Rusticana)

Chansons d’Amour: The Sensual Soul of French Opera
Georges Bizet | “Habanera” (Carmen) 
Georges Bizet | Comme autre fois  (Pearl Fishers)  
Camille Saint-Saëns | Amour! Viens aider ma faiblesse ( Samson et Dalila)
Gustave Charpentier | Depuis le jour ( Louise)