Opera was 'great success with beautiful weather'
The sounds of Rodney Earl Clarke, Louise Callinan, John Longmuir and Lorina Gore thrilled an audience of over 700 on Saturday, March 11, at Woy Woy Rotary Club's Opera in the Arboretum at Pearl Beach, according to club president Ms Julie Jones.
"The Opera was a great success with beautiful weather supporting this magic event, bringing a selection of well-known arias and musical favourites in such a glorious environment," she said.
"The crowd were treated to an afternoon of these amazing singers supported by our talented Central Coast Chamber Orchestra led by the ever-popular Patrick Brennan.
"Who did not fail to be swept away by the talent of violinist Alicia Poon and Donna Balson on the piano?
"The afternoon began with a moving Welcome to Country by Gavi Duncan, returning after his well-received presentation last year.
"There was much work carried out behind the scenes to ensure that this event was the quality production audiences have come to expect.
"For the second year, Opera convenor Wayne Jennings commanded his troops while liaising with Michaele and Justin Archer to make sure all aspects before and after the event went without any mishaps and to guarantee a truly rewarding day."
Ms Jones said that Mr Vic Brown, Mr John Regan and Mr Nick Wyatt and other members of the club had put in hard work.
"The members of Pearl Beach Bush Rural Fire Brigade and volunteers from Umina Surf Lifesaving Club were invaluable to the success of the day."
SOURCE:
Media release, 15 Mar 2023
Julie Jones, Rotary Woy Woy