Opera Queensland Announces An Aria a Day

Opera Queensland, May 8 onwards

Opera Queensland has consulted some of Australia’s most revered music specialists to prescribe an uplifting and invigorating course of free online performances in An Aria a Day.

Theatres and concert halls may be closed but opera continues to ring through the homes and hearts of Australians, uniting people through song during this time of isolation.

Opera Queensland has commissioned talented Australian artists and musicians to deliver a daily dose of music and performance to engage, inspire and unite audiences from all walks of life.

An Aria a Day celebrates the diversity and power of opera; encapsulates the emotion and storytelling of the artform; and demonstrates the passion, strength and resilience of Australia’s artistic community.

Artists participating in the online program include:

Ali McGregor

O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi

By Giacomo Puccini

Jacqueline Dark

Lascia ch’io pianga

By George Handel

Kanen Breen

Will you buy a fine dog?

By Thomas Morley

The free performances can be viewed via Opera Queensland’s YouTube channel and social media accounts from Friday 8 May, 2020.

WHAT: An Aria A Day

WHO Opera Queensland

WHERE Online, via the Opera Queensland YouTube page or Facebook page

WHEN Daily, commencing Friday 8 May

Image: Jason Barry-Smith