In a National Multicultural Festival first, one of Canberra’s unique landmarks will be the venue for a very special 2007 Festival finale concert. Whilst you picnic on the green grass of Rond Terrace, right on the edge of the Lake in front of historic Anzac Parade, you will be serenaded by a cast of seven singers from national, state and international opera companies, brought together for one special gala performance by Canberra’s own opera company, Stopera. With the Stopera Festival Orchestra led by Opera Australia conductor Andrew Greene, you’ll enjoy a wonderful program of favourite moments from La Bohème, La Traviata, Rigoletto, Carmen, The Barber of Seville, The Pearlfishers, Lakmé and more!

Produced by Stopera’s Artistic Director, Vivienne Winther, OPERA BY THE LAKE! will feature the talents of singers Rebecca Collins, Maria Danielle-Sette, Rachael Duncan, Stephen Bennett, Eddie Muliaumaseali’i and Gary Rowley, as well as exciting new opera star, tenor Roy Best, one of the winners of ABC TV’s Operatunity Oz. Enjoy a relaxing evening by the Lake with wonderful views of Canberra’s Parliament House as the backdrop to a concert of operatic delights!

Presented by Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets & the National Multicultural Festival

Please note: Due to the drought and other environmental reasons, it was necessary for the Festival to change the site of this concert from Springbank Island to Rond Terrace, Lake Burley Griffin.

Date and time : Sunday 18 February 6pm
Venue : Rond Terrace, Gallipoli Reach, Lake Burley Griffin, near Parkes Way and Anzac Parade
Parking and access : The concert area will be open to ticket-holders from 4pm. Car parks at CIT Reid Campus, East Anzac Building and West Anzac Building will all be available for parking for this major event. There is access to the site through the pedestrian tunnels under Parkes Way. Please note the Rond Terrace parking area will be closed to parking. Security will allow people with disabilities access to a drop off and pickup point at the venue, however cars must be parked at the car parks identified, or elsewhere. For more information ring the Festival Information Hotline on 132 281.

Bookings : The Street Theatre 02 6247 1223
Prices : $35 full; $28 concession and Festival Card holders; $15 children; Free for children under 12 years old
Bring : Picnic blanket, chairs and a yummy picnic. Don’t forget sunscreen and champagne. Coffee, gelato & soft drink will be available on site