Opera Underground? Literally! The Underground Opera Company is pleased to announce their inaugural Concert at The Capricorn Caves, Rockhampton. The Cathedral is the show-piece of the Capricorn Caves and will provide the most unique, intimate Opera and light opera concert you will have ever experienced, with some of the best voices you will have heard, in an environment you may never have seen.
The Underground Opera Company was formed to provide regional centres of Australia with professional concerts in extraordinary environments, namely underground mines, tunnels and caves. Producer Bruce Edwards has been working underground for the last 16 years in mines and tunnels around Australia and has finally melded his two passion together; mining and opera.
Opera Underground is a collaboration of popular pieces from opera and light opera's most famous productions. These include Carmen, Madame Butterfly, The Barber of Seville, Les Miserables, Cats and, of course, the immortal Nessun Dorma from Turandot.
CONTACT DETAILS
Tollfree:
13 6100
Email: capcaves@cqnet.com.au
Web:
www.undergroundopera.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Date:
From
21 Nov 08
To
23 Nov 08
Frequency: Once Only
Venue: Capricorn Caves
30 Olsens Caves Road
The Caves
Queensland, Australia
4702
ENTRY COSTS
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $60.00 | 21 - 23 Nov 08 | |
| Child (Aged 4-14) | $40.00 | 21 - 23 Nov 08 | |
| Concession | $54.00 | 21 - 23 Nov 08 |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Miscellaneous:
Audience from as far away as Perth Western Australia have travelled to see Opera Underground and commented "If you're not a fan of operatic music this will convert you. This is opera in the raw. Four spectacular voices, an unbelievable, intimate venue, pure joy! I cannot recommend this highly enough. Do not miss this when it comes your way!!" and "The best Opera I have ever heard!". The Underground Opera Company is pleased to present the talents of National and International performers Sophie Wotton (Opera Queensland), Eleanor Varnes (Opera Queensland), Brett Holland (Opera Queensland) and Glenn Lorimer (Scottish National Opera Co./ London Opera Co.) with the sensational John Woods on piano. Biographies of these talented performers are available by clicking on each performer above.
The Capricorn Caves presents the audience with one of the most unique and intimate opera experiences of their lives as you venture into the naturally formed "Cathedral". The acoustics are incredible. The venue will be completely licensed with delectable canapes served during the interval. All audience members will be accompanied to the performance venues by informative staff members and wheelchair access is no problem. Make the occasion as formal or as casual as you like but sensible footwear is recommended. This is an opportunity to experience artists at the top of their field with no amplification, effects, bells or whistles; just pure voices resonating within these magnificent natural structures. An incredible experience in an extraordinary environment is what the Underground Opera Company has achieved!
The Capricorn Caves are located 23 kilometres north of Rockhampton. Turn into the township of The Caves, cross the railway line and first right after the pub. Capricorn Caves is three kilometres from the school on the right hand side.
Ticket price includes complimentary canapes. Accommodation is available at Capricorn Caves.
