Giacomo Puccini composed some of the most enduringly popular operas, including Tosca, La Bohème and Madama Butterfly.
The MSO and two acclaimed singers perform selections from these operas and more, conducted by MSO Principal Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey.
Pack a picnic and join us for a magnificent evening at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl to experience your favourite arias set against the sparkling backdrop of Melbourne’s nighttime skyline.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Benjamin Northey* conductor
Natalie Aroyan* soprano
Paul O’Neill tenor
Puccini Intermezzo to Act 3 from Manon Lescaut
Puccini Turandot: ‘Nessun dorma’
Puccini Manon Lescaut: ‘Sol perduta abbandonata’
Puccini Tosca: ‘Recondita armonia’
Puccini Tosca: ‘Vissi d’arte’
Puccini Tosca: ‘E lucevan le stelle’
Puccini Tosca: ‘Mario! Mario’
Puccini Crisantemi
Puccini La Bohème: ‘Che gelida manina’
Puccini Intermezzo from Madama Butterfly
Puccini Madama Butterfly: ‘Un bel dì’
Puccini Madama Butterfly: ‘Viene la sera’
Duration: approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes including interval
Gates open at 5.30pm with entry on a first-in basis