2010 DAYTIME CONCERT SERIES NOW ON SALE. Call 1300 308 385 We are delighted to announce our 2010 Brisbane Daytime Concert Series dates. Read more

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These will all take place at The Irish Club, 175 Elizabeth Street BRISBANE.

The details are :

1. Hear My Song Tuesday, 9th February
Special guest is tenor Benjamin Fifita Makisi
A stunning Pot-Pourri of great melodies from master Puccini to the modern anthem, The Prayer. We start our series with a sparkling, not-to-be-missed feast of opera and song of all sorts...The immortal Pearl Fishers Duet, Even Bravest Heart, O mio babbino caro and a list of sensational songs.Hear sample

2. I’ll Be Seeing You Wednesday, 24th March
Special guests are bass David Hibbard and pianist Lynne Sterling Jordan
A nostalgic selection of songs from the 20s to the 40s. Re-live the fabulous Dancing Years with great songs heard on the wireless...wartime gems, witty lyrics and luscious melodies. From Berkeley Square, As Time Goes By and Sally to Lambeth Walk and Waltz of My Heart... you’ll cherish each one.Hear Sample


3. Bravissimo! Thursday, 6th May
A magical mix from those marvellously musical Italians! Be uplifted to the glorious heights of Verdi and Puccini, hum the lilting folk tunes of Naples and delight in recent songs. Whatever the style, the songs of Italy brim with passion, joy and life. Be ready to jump to your feet with cheers of ‘bravo!’. BOOK ONLINE
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Hear Sample


4. Rule Britannia! Wednesday, 21st July
By popular demand, OPERATIF! bring you another sterling selection of fine songs from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Unfurl your flag ready to wave and prepare for a morning of tears and laughter as we sing traditional gems, both stirring and sentimental, from each of these great nations. BOOK ONLINE or view sample
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5. It Would Be Wonderful Thursday, 26th August
( also on 1st September at Redcliffe Cultural Centre)
Come and be uplifted by glorious songs from the great stage shows...The Student Prince, Merry Widow, South Pacific, Showboat, The Gypsy Princess, New Moon, Desert Song, White Horse Inn and many more! Sit back and delight in this truly wonderful program of melodies that will live forever. BOOK ONLINE


6. A Treasury of Song Thursday, 7th October
Delight in timeless melodies, favourite upon favourite, in this beautiful program of memorable songs and music. Life with all its contrast and emotion is captured in verse and musical phrase. From The Road to Mandalay to Ave Maria, each special aria or song creates it’s own wonderful colour. BOOK ONLINE



7. Flower of Scotland - Wednesday 17th November
also Redcliffe Cultural Centre on 18th November
From Scotland the Brave to Auld Lang Syne, there’ll be songs rollicking and romantic in this colourful Highland parade. My Love is Like a Red Red Rose, The Border Ballad, Will Ye No Come Back Again, Skye Boat Song, Eriskay Love Lilt, My Ain Folk….An’ All That! Don some tartan, a thistle or your kilt! BOOK ONLINE

Ticket prices for 2010 will remain at $25 single. Subscriptions ( 5 + concerts ) will be at $22.50 per ticket. Groups of 10+ will be $20

Daytime Series performances are held on weekdays at 11am in the Tara Ballroom, Queensland Irish Club, 175 Elizabeth Street Brisbane.. Concerts are 80 mins in duration with no interval. Doors open 30 minutes prior to commencement, with patrons admitted in turn by ticket row. ( tickets are sold in guaranteed rows rather than specific seat number )

Tickets can be exchanged for another concert with one week's notice. Please return tickets to Operatif! along with $5 exchange fee per booking. New tickets for the performance you nominate will be mailed to you.