OPERATIF! brings the best of opera and song to all sorts of people,
in all sorts of places.
For over a decade, OPERATIF! has produced superb vocal entertainment, receiving accolades from audiences and critics alike.
OPERATIF! is proud to keep our rich vocal heritage alive. Lovers of opera and song, plus complete newcomers, delight in their productions of concerts, intimate opera, public and special events.
Proudly independent, OPERATIF!’s full time operation began in 1994 and is sustained by loyal concert patronage and corporate sponsorship.
In 2010, for the sixth consecutive year, OPERATIF! headlined and produced an annual Opera Festival on Norfolk Island. OPERATIF! has now also completely taken over the production and marketing of this event. For details about this marvellous week of Opera and Music in 2011 go to the 'Opera in Paradise' page on this site. or email OPERATIF!
The OPERATIF! annual performance schedule includes an extremely popular Daytime Concert series, presented in Brisbane City Hall and numerous centres in South East Queensland. In addition, sparkling Dinner Show events and larger public concerts, and numerous corporate and special event engagements, complete the busy schedule of this enterprising company.
OPERATIF!'s performers are some of Queensland's finest professionals, each a well-known solo artist in their own right. Guests from interstate or New Zealand also feature in the line-up from time to time. OPERATIF! is renowned for the high standard of their work, their creativity and great entertainment value. OPERATIF! invites you to enjoy visiting our website and to contact us soon regarding our concerts, events, corporate entertainment options, CD recordings or even voice lessons!
OPERATIF! artists always costume in glamorous gowns and elegant tails, creating a 'classy' visual image. A dash of humour and a warm presentation style ensures a great rapport with audiences.
OPERATIF! has produced full seasons of opera for events including the Brisbane Festival. Given the company's vast experience, OPERATIF! has also been invited to create many inaugural events including 'Opera in the Outback' Undarra, 'Opera in the Rainforest' Maleny, ' ABC Opera in the Park' Brisbane River Stage, 'Opera in the Forest' Buderim and 'Opera in the Amphitheatre Noosa/Cooroy.
They are delighted to be returning to OPERA in the Amphitheatre ( above ) on 2nd May, 2010
with a major outdoor opera event. Read more
We look forward to hearing from you in the future, whether you are making a booking for one of our many public concerts or enquiring about engaging our services for your own event, large or small.
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"An evening with Operatif! is a musical feast."
Patricia Kelly, Opera Opera
“..a wonderful performance.....a great social and financial success ."
Heart Foundation, Paint the Town Red Ball
“Some of the finest operatic singing offered in Brisbane this year."
Barbara Hebden, The Review
”..a first-class performance of the famous arias from my country...and excellent pronunciation !! ”
Consul, Consolato d'Italia, Brisbane
”A company of this standard and inventiveness deserves to continue”
Val Vallis, The Australian
”never before have we had such an overwhelming response to an event...members have declared it
the best night out ever in Brisbane ”
Brisbane Polo Club
OPERATIF is a Registered Trademark no 1265674.