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Welcome to Gippsland Opera

As someone who has worked in the 'business of theatre' for many years, be it on stage as singer, actor or director, or initiating and running major events, I feel it is a privilege to be able to bring to life some of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, more so if the experience is enhanced by thinking outside the square. The appetite for this passion is never really satisfied, nor should it be - art in all its forms is the one thing that is universal, it speaks all languages.

Opera By The Lakes was born in my head and heart the first time I walked into Nyerimilang Heritage Park. This canvas of natural beauty, with stunning views over the largest lakes system in the Southern hemisphere, is a jewel in the crown of East Gippsland, but at that time, not as well known as it deserved to be. Opera By The Lakes has helped turn the spotlight on Nyerimilang, and this beautiful 'lady' takes centre stage alongside some of the world's best singers.  The event also involves and helps support community groups, including Bairnsdale Regional Health Services via those delicious boxed lunches.

Gippsland Opera has a well deserved  reputation of always supplying first class entertainment in exceptional venues with a plethora of wonderful  singers who bring their best to our regional area, and in return our audiences from far and wide repay them with the warmest appreciation.

Gippsland Opera look forward to seeing you at our concerts, or at our 8th Opera By The Lakes on Sunday 15 March 2020 at the beautiful Nyerimilang Heritage Park.

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2019

Featured artist this year was bass baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, coloratura soprano Georgia Wilkinson, and local soprano Madeleine Crombie, accompanied by David McNicol, plus acapella group The Idea of North, plus West Gippsland Chorale directed by Simon Loveless and accompanied by Lisa Fraser, plus East Gippsland Symphonia lead by Carryn Caithness & East Gippsland Brass lead by Kess Dogger. 

2016

Opera by the Lakes 2016 at Nyerimilang Heritage Park. Featuring tenor David Hobson, pianist David Cameron, soprano Georgia Wilkinson, tenor Shanul Sharma, baritone Nathan Lay, soprano Madeleine Crombie, mezzo Shakira Dugan, baritone Darcy Carroll, pianist Simon Loveless. 

2018

It gives a great overview of the event capturing the atmosphere from the outset, of fun, laughter, music, togetherness, and those spectacular views. 

The audience obviously loved every moment and from the email's, phone calls, cards, from far and wide, we can assure you they will be back!  

2017

Featured artist this year was Silvie Paladino accompanied by David Cameron, plus opera singers Jeremy Kleeman, Georgia Wilkinson, Madeleine Crombie, Stephen Marsh, Shakira Dugan and the five guys in Il Davo, accompanied by Simon Loveless. Plus East Gippsland Symphonia lead by Carryn Caithness & East Gippsland Brass lead by Kess Dogger. 

Latest News

Gippsland Opera proudly announce their much loved event 

OPERA BY THE LAKES

Returns on 
SUNDAY  20  MARCH 2022

at NYERIMILANG HERITAGE PARK

World class performers will be announced shortly, along with booking details to what is always a ‘full house’


Re-arranged Concert - Sunday 28th March 2021 at 2pm in the beautiful St Mary’s Church, Bairnsdale.  

Following the unfortunate cancellation of the St Valentine's Day Concert, we are pleased to announce a re-arranged Concert.  Tickets are extremely limited, so you need to book asap.

Full information on this great event here

 

Gippsland Opera
Artistic Director: Andrea Ford
Treasurer: Keith Ford
P.O. Box 1728
Bairnsdale Victoria 3875
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Box Office:
Open 8am - 8pm
7 days per week
Call 0409771526 or 0409771513
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