Opera Cocktails

Opera Cocktails is always a favourite event among Festival patrons, featuring three singers who regularly appear in performances of opera, presenting their favourite arias in solo, duet and ensemble performances. With a delightful supper served, tea and coffee and wine from our sponsor, this is a perfect evening’s entertainment. Dress for the occasion – you are going to the opera after all!

Performing Artists

Ailing Huang – soprano | Olivia Payne – mezzo soprano | James Pinneri – baritone | Claire Race – piano

Note: Lachlann Lawton has advised that he is unable to perform due to other work commitments, and we are delighted to welcome James Pinneri from Western Australia to perform this year.

Program

RODGERS “Some Enchanted Evening” from South Pacific – James Pinneri
PUCCINI “Si, mi chiamano Mimi” from La bohème – Ailing Huang
MEYERBEER “Nobles Seigneurs, Salut!” from Les Huguenots – Olivia Payne
PUCCINI “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta” from La Rondine – Ailing Huang
DDONIZETTI “Come Paride vezzoso” from L’Elisir d’amore – James Pinneri
MASSENET “Va! Laisse couler mes larmes” from Werther – Olivia Payne
GOUNOD “Ah! Je ris de me voir si belle” from Faust – Ailing Huang
HUMPERDINCK “Evening Prayer” from Hänsel und Gretel  – Ailing Huang & Olivia Payne

Interval with light supper and refreshments                   

MOZART
From La Clemenza di Tito   “Ah perdona al primo affetto” – Ailing Huang & Olivia Payne
“Parto, Parto” – Olivia Payne

From Don Giovanni “Madamina, Il catalogo e questo” – James Pinneri
“Là ci darem la mano” – Ailing Huang & James Pinneri

From Cosi fan tutte “Soave sia il vento” – Ailing Huang, Olivia Payne & James Pinneri
“Il core vi dono” – Olivia Payne & James Pinneri

Finale