A magical evening of romance and passion by the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, with a star-studded cast of singers performing opera highlights as the sun sets over panoramic views of Canberra. Rond Terrace again provides the magnificent setting for the Festival Finale, a gala opera concert from Stopera, the ACT’s award-winning opera company. Back by popular demand after the success of the first Opera By The Lake in 2007, Opera Australia’s Andrew Greene conducts the Stopera Festival Orchestra and an outstanding line-up of singers from national, state and international opera companies in a program full of your favourite opera moments – the greatest hits from La Bohème, Die Fledermaus, La Traviata, The Pearlfishers and much more! Be seduced and transported by the musical masterpieces of Mozart, Verdi and Puccini, as you relax in superb surroundings – a summer experience not to be missed!

Conductor: Andrew Greene
Artistic Director: Vivienne Winther
Singers: Roy Best, Rebecca Collins, Rachael Duncan, Laurence Meikle, Gary Rowley, Christina Wilson
Venue: Rond Terrace, Gallipoli Reach, Lake Burley Griffin, near Parkes Way and Anzac Parade
Dates and Times: Sunday 17 February 6pm – gates open from 4pm
Presented by: National Multicultural Festival and Stopera, sponsored by Fyshwick Fresh Food Market
Bookings: The Street Theatre 02 6247 1223 www.thestreet.org.au
Prices: $35 / Concession and Festival Card $28 / children under 12 $15

BRING: Picnic blanket, chairs and a yummy picnic. Don’t forget the sunscreen, champagne and a sense of fun. Coffee, gelato and soft drink for sale on site
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.

More info: www.multiculturalfestival.com.au