Opera In the Outback

Opera in the Outback 2009

Friday 9th October & Saturday 10th October

Into it’s 9th year, Opera in the Outback 2009 is shaping up to once again amaze and entertain audiences from North Queensland and beyond with one of the region’s most unique musical events.

As the sun slowly makes its way below the distant horizon of the tropical savannah bushland, the stage is set for some of Australia’s most accomplished operatic performers to shine. 2 nights of performances offering individual themes have been entertaining visitors to Undara Experience since 2000 with a large numbers of the audience enjoying Opera in the Outback  multiple times.

Get dressed up in your tux and ball gowns or keep it casual while being enchanted by beautiful voices within a magnificent setting which is purely Australian. Stay tuned for updates of this years’ performers to be announced soon. But don’t delay booking your tickets and accommodation as both sell fast for this once a year event.

For more details contact our reservations department by email or freecall 1800 990 992

Undara Experience’s Opera in the Outback in 2008

THE TEN SOPRANOS

The Evening In Words

 

As the afternoon sun began it’s descent and the eucalypt shadows grew long, activity around the bar increased. There was a gentle buzz that quickly became a hive of activity as the audience gathered for the pre-show drinks. Teased with a few samples from the Hardy’s Wines rep and a plate of cheeses and crackers the bar staff were flat out as champagne corks made their distinctive sound above the increasing hubbub. Busses arrived from Mt Surprise as the line slowly grew at the outdoor amphitheatre in preparation for the main event. Amid the warm glow and cooling temperatures of the Savannah bush the Ten Sopranos made their grand entrance, stately gliding down the path on onto the stage to enthusiastic applause.
 
With all 10 ladies on stage the sound erupted like the nearby lava flows some 190 thousand years ago. The following 40 minutes had a varied repertoire of songs, some solos, a duet or two, one memorable highlight a delightful cat fight on stage between Joanna and Kylie and then the complex harmonies of ten well practiced voices reaching the highs and lows of the sopranos range. Intermission and the bar staff once again earnt their keep as people spoke of their favourite songs so far. The second half of the performance began under the stars, but the stage lights shone brightly on the talented performers. Penny Pavlakis showed us why she leads this group with vocal power enough to stun everyone in hearing. She brought forth some well known operatic favourites, even with a little audience participation thrown in, this is certainly no usual opera! The finale left us all exhausted, not one member of the audience not wanting to join in the applause.
 
The visual was almost as breath-taking as the sounds as ball gowns of perfectly different colours lit the stage. Ten beautiful women under the stars of a warm Undara night, it’s going to be hard to beat next year!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pitch your tent, Roll out your swag or get into your caravan for Australia’s most unique, magical outback event. THIS SHOW IS NOT AN IMITATION, ITS ORIGINAL, WORLD CLASS AND BEAUTIFULLY DELIVERED.

How to Get There

Undara Volcanic National Park is 275km Sth West of Cairns on the Savannah Way, near Mt Surprise. The Road is sealed all the way and is a comfortable drive for conventional cars and on motorbike. (Allow 3 hours driving time.)

For more media information, photos or interviews, please call Mark Schmitt at Undara Experience (Sales and Marketing) on 07 4031 7933 or 0448 771 232

A prehistoric wonder paired with perfect pipes? How lovely!

Catriona Rowntree, Channel Nine, Getaway

IN 2007 WE WERE VISITED BY DEAN AND TARYN FROM QLD WEEKENDER - CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AND GET A TASTE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST UNIQUE EVENT

 

Photos from 2007 available

Would you like to see photos from this year’s event? Note there are almost 100 proofs on display, so they will look at their best if you have a broadband internet connection.

How to find out more

Opera in the Outback is an event you won’t want to miss. Don’t know what to wear? We know the feeling - drop us a line with any questions at all.