By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, Reported by Chen Guanxin
An opera production of "The Magic Flute" performed by the Australian Opera will be grandly staged at Greenmount Beach in Coolangatta, a surfing hotspot on the Gold Coast, from May 9 to 11, 2014. Queensland’s Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey said that beach opera is an exciting highlight on Queensland’s arts and cultural events calendar, offering visitors a unique experience on the Gold Coast. This new format event will be the only large-scale opera performed on a beach stage, drawing global attention to the Gold Coast.
The Australian Opera's production of "The Magic Flute" will be grandly staged on the Gold Coast in May 2014. (Image provided by Tourism and Events Queensland)
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate expressed his delight that the beach opera will be held in the city. Mayor Tate said: “As Mayor of the Gold Coast, I am thrilled that the Beach Opera is coming to our shores. The Beach Opera is an exciting opportunity to showcase the Gold Coast’s unique scenery and beach culture through the arts. With one of the world’s best beaches as the backdrop for such a grand performance, it will secure the Gold Coast’s place on the global events map. The Beach Opera sets a precedent, showing the nation and the world that this is a city unafraid to innovate. Through the Beach Opera, the Gold Coast will have even more confidence in becoming a leader in the arts and culture arena.”
Lyndon Terracini, Artistic Director of the Australian Opera, said he was delighted to have a new stage in Queensland. He said: “For the past year and a half we have been working hard to bring the Beach Opera to Queensland, and we’re thrilled to have the support of the Bleach* Festival to make this dream a reality. A brand-new version of 'The Magic Flute' has been specially created for this production, featuring top-tier performers from the Australian Opera and talented local singers, making it suitable for audiences of all ages.”
This is a joyous celebration tailored for Queensland and specially designed for modern audiences, combining magnificent live orchestral performances, breathtaking lighting and sound effects, luxurious costumes, and dramatic surprises. The Beach Opera is a collaboration between the Australian Opera, the Bleach* Festival, and the Queensland Government, and is presented jointly by Tourism and Events Queensland and the City of the Gold Coast.
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