Sun shines on Opera in the Arboretum
The arboretum at Pearl Beach came alive with the sounds of music at Opera in the Arboretum on Saturday, according to Woy Woy Rotary club president Ms Julie Jones.
"The audience were treated to glorious voices, wonderful music, a taste of younger talent and those dresses," she said.
"Opera singers Jose Carbo, Jane Ede, Rosario la Spina, Clarissa Spata, Francis Greep, Kayla Lush, Kaito Deed were accompanied by Patrick Brennan conducting the Central Coast Chamber Orchestra."
She said that more than 550 music lovers appreciated a Welcome to Country performed by Mr Gavi Duncan and his didgeridoo.
"After two years of having to cancel this event because of Covid, it was a nervous wait for all concerned as the rains kept falling throughout the week leading up to the event.
"On the day, the ground dried, the sun shone and the members of the Rotary Club of Woy Woy breathed a sigh of relief.
"The event could go ahead."
Ms Jones said event convenor Mr Wayne Jennings looked a happy man as the crowd "opened their chairs, spread their blankets and poured their wine ready for over two hours of wonderous music".
Proceeds of the day go to Rotary charities including the Central Coast Conservatorium string program, Umina Surf Club and Ocean Beach Surf Club along with other charities.
SOURCE:
Media release, 16 Mar 2022
Julie Jones, Rotary Woy Woy