Tag: Opera

Early opera is like wine- it comes in a fascinating variety of different styles- genres- tastes and colours.Baroque Banter is Pinchgut Opera's new podcast series diving deep into the world of baroque music and offering a taste of all the varying aspects of early opera. Put on your tasting slippers- sit back and enjoy a nice full glass of music appreciation.Further information is available here

Lavishly elegant- our Pink High Tea summons you for scrumptious servings of rosy-hued delights during the month of October- at both Altitude and Blu Bar on 36.Delicious savouries with pink flourishes are precursors to the daintiest desserts: think pear mousse slice with rhubarb jelly and vanilla sponge- and strawberry tart with diplomat cream- strawberry jelly and lychee foam- whilst sipping sparkling.Savour blushing-pink scones of the fluffiest sort- paired with clotted cream- raspberry jam- and Sydney's finest view: the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge sparkle as you enjoy this sweetest of settings.From each and every Pink High Tea- $5 will be donated to the McGrath Foundation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Pink High Tea is priced from AUD 75 per person- including one glass of sparkling wine.Upgrade to free-flowing sparkling wine- one glass of Champagne- or one glass of Chandon sparkling rose for an additional AUD 10 per person- or free-flowing cocktails for an additional AUD 20 per person at Blu Bar.Minimum spend for premium window seating in both venues is AUD 95.For further enquiries- please call (61 2) 9250 6000 or email reservations.slsn@shangri-la.com.

Award-winning artist Emma Pask has established herself as one of Australia's favourite jazz vocalists. Showcasing expert versatility- Emma can swing through jazz standards- ride Latin rhythms or pour her heart into tender ballads. Discovered at just 16- Emma's long and decorated career has seen her perform at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London- the Sydney Opera House and support 70's disco and funk legend George Benson. Emma is always surrounded by the cream of Australian jazz- and these intimate festival performances are no different.  Emma Pask (vocals) Kevin Hunt (piano) Phil Stack (double bass) Tim Firth (drums)VENUE COVID SAFE PLAN:Do not attend if you are feeling unwell. Shows will be seated and limited to 60 per sitting- with patrons seated to allow for social distancing. Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

Melinda O'Rourke- founder of the sustainable activewear line- MORE BODY will take you through a 45 minute full body burn- suitable for all ages and stages!Set amongst the gorgeous park grounds with views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House - guaranteed for the perfect Instagram shot.After you're done make a day of it at The Rocks Markets and add some retail therapy to your itinerary. Head up to the MORE BODY store in The Rocks where you will be treated to a $20 voucher to use on any products in store!First Fleet Park is located right next to the Circular Quay transport hub- so getting there is easy. If you prefer to drive- all day weekend parking is available for $10. Head over to Wilson Parking online to book.Remember to bring your own pilates mat! Bookings are essential as places are limited.The Rocks is a COVID-safe precinct and Pilates is held outdoors- providing plenty of space for physical distancing.

A dramatic presentation of the earliest surviving music drama by 12th-century Abbess- visionary- and natural philosopher- Hildegard of Bingen.One of the earliest-named composers in Western musical history and outspoken in her dealings with princes and popes in mediaeval Europe- Abbess Hildegard of Bingen created the earliest-known opera or music drama- Ordo Virtutum- for the female inmates of her Abbey at Rupertsberg. The Song Company presents a semi-staged performance - directed by Leonie Cambage - of Hildegard's story of the internal struggle of a Soul battling for her mental well-being with seventeen Virtues on one side and the Devil on the other...

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