Following the phenomenal success of last year's "Opera in the Cathedral," we are thrilled to announce our latest production, "Operarté," set to grace the historic St Peters Church in East Maitland. This year's production is eagerly anticipated and promises to match the awe-inspiring sell-out performances of the past. St Peters Church will transform into a mesmerizing fusion of art and opera on the final weekend of October 2024, offering a cultural feast for the senses.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, 27th October, to be part of an extraordinary afternoon dedicated to the arts. "Operarté" at St Peters Church will not only showcase captivating opera but will also feature stunning artistic displays, creating an immersive and luxurious cultural experience. This event is perfect for opera enthusiasts and art lovers alike, guaranteeing an afternoon replete with breathtaking performances and visual splendor. Don't miss the opportunity to be enveloped in the grandeur of opera and art in the esteemed setting of East Maitland's iconic St Peters Church.
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If you have ever wondered what opera was like, now is your chance to savor the experience. Morpeth Gallery, along with the Underground Opera Company, is presenting celebrated arias from famous operas, sung by some of Australia’s best opera singers. The performance is enhanced with vision of Gordon Hanley’s metal point artworks coming to life and projected as a backdrop during the performance.
Operarté is a marriage of the genius of ARC Living Master Artist, Mr Gordon Hanley, and The Underground Opera Company that combines exceptional live performances with the visual spectacle of Gordon Hanley’s artworks.
These photo realistic metalpoint masterpieces are drawn with 24ct Gold. The exhibition will include gold gilded reproductions of artworks that Mr Hanley has created to best represent each individual piece in the evenings programme.
Time lapse photographs are taken and combined to create a visually moving masterpiece. These moving masterpieces will be projected on a screen behind the singers in St Peters Cathedral to create a magical backdrop for each performance.
Join us this October for an incredible opera experience. A concert of the finest performances, to fill St Peters Church. In true Underground Opera fashion, we will make you LAUGH, CRY and CHEER.
Our world class cast will bring the roof down with incredible arias, duets and ensemble pieces from Opera’s most memorable moments. It’s opera as you’ve never seen or heard it before. No fancy theatre space. Just booming voices pulsing around this spectacular building in the heart of East Maitland.
There is always a touch of Musical Theatre to break up the languages, so you can bring your friends along or organise a night out with friends, colleagues or clients.
Artistic director Bruce Edwards noted that many audience members will be newcomers, to opera, who will enjoy the Underground Opera Company’s mix of famous arias, duets and musical theatre numbers.
Mr Edwards said he was proud to receive over 500 four and five star reviews (4.7/5) on the Underground Opera Company’s Ticketmaster page for past Opera performances in underground venues.
The company performs regularly in Brisbane’s Underground Opera House with events in mines, tunnels and caves around Australia. Breath taking spaces including The Jenolan Caves in the Blue Mountains and The Capricorn Caves near Rockhampton, as well as above ground, in Power stations, on Islands, in Castles and now The Christ Church Cathedral and St Peter's Church.
Underground Opera Company is one of Australia’s highest rated opera companies by audience review.
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One lucky audience member will take home their choice of any one of the beautifully framed prints in this exquisite exhibition. During the show one randomly selected seat will be drawn and that seat holder will select their favourite piece from the exhibition. These prints are valued at up to $5500.
A few of the goldpoint artworks from the show!
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