Opera Performance on Sydney Harbour

Description

Experience one of the greatest operas ever written, Verdi’s “La Traviata,” in one of the most beautiful settings in the world – Sydney Harbour.  For the first time and for three weeks only, “La Traviata” will be presented on a purpose-built floating stage on the shimmering waters of Sydney Harbour.

“La Traviata” is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world, and part of its popular appeal is the sheer beauty of its famous tunes.  It is a captivating story of a glamorous courtesan with a passion for life and excess, who gives up the only man she has ever loved to save his family’s reputation. The opera is performed in Italian; subtitles in English will be projected onto a screen below the stage.

Never before performed in such a fabulous setting, this spectacular production of one of the most famous operas in the world – La Traviata – features a 30-foot (9-meter) chandelier, special lighting and effects, fireworks, and a full chorus and orchestra. Presented on a purpose-built floating stage on Sydney Harbour, with the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, this is a musical performance you won't forget.

Available for three weeks only from March 24 to April 15, 2012, La Traviata is perfect for first-time opera-goers and seasoned opera lovers alike.