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La Traviata
is the ultimate romantic opera – a tragic love story told in spellbindingly
beautiful music. It is extravagant, devastatingly romantic and perfect for
first-time opera-goers. This huge production features spectacular sets,
beautiful costumes, dazzling lighting, fireworks and a 9-metre chandelier
sparkling with Swarovski Elements crystals suspended above a purpose-built,
shimmering stage on the waters of Sydney
Harbour with spectacular views over
the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney
Harbour Bridge.
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The highlight is the nine-metre chandelier that arrived from
across the harbour last week on a barge. You can see all the construction of
the purpose-built stage on the event’s facebook
page and website.
Destination NSW, Virgin Atlantic, Jetset Travelworld Group
and Flight Centre have cooperated together to promote Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
George Souris, NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and
the Arts, said: "La Traviata, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
is one of the greatest events in the world. It is a truly visionary project
that will see Sydney
Harbour transformed into
the grandest stage afloat."
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This monumental production features a specially built
stage above the water, set against the spectacular Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour
Bridge, with a full
orchestra, fireworks, magnificent sets and a 9 metre Swarovski crystal chandelier.
"La Traviata, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour will remind audiences both here and overseas that Sydney is one of the world's most breathtaking cities.
"The creative inspiration required to stage this production on Sydney Harbour is daring, ambitious, and bold - just like the Harbour City itself - pushing the boundaries of what is possible when it comes to major outdoor events.
"La Traviata will equal the grandeur of prestigious outdoor opera events including Aida at the Luxor, Turandot in the Forbidden City and Opera at Lake Constance in Bregenz, Austria.
"La Traviata, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour will remind audiences both here and overseas that Sydney is one of the world's most breathtaking cities.
"The creative inspiration required to stage this production on Sydney Harbour is daring, ambitious, and bold - just like the Harbour City itself - pushing the boundaries of what is possible when it comes to major outdoor events.
"La Traviata will equal the grandeur of prestigious outdoor opera events including Aida at the Luxor, Turandot in the Forbidden City and Opera at Lake Constance in Bregenz, Austria.
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"The economic benefits of the Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour resonate far beyond the final curtain call." Based on 18 performances and a capacity of 54,000, Destination NSW expects that $20 million in new money will be driven into the NSW economy.
Handa Opera on Sydney
Harbour opened on
Saturday 24 March and runs until 15 April. For more information see the website at www.operaonsydneyharbour.com.au/
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