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Operatif Biography
Since
formation in 1994, Operatif!
has given Queenslanders of all tastes, ages and budgets a wide variety
of wonderful experiences of Opera, Operetta and Song. Operatif!
as a full-time, self-started enterprise is unique. Proudly
based in Queensland it provides regular work opportunities
for many fine local artists.
For
the corporate world Operatif!has performed for
hundreds of overseas visitors, convention and conference delegates
and VIP guests at functions such as the Premier's "Queenslander
of the Year" Awards, the opening of the Conrad Treasury Casino
and Hotel, and the Queensland Tourism Awards.
In addition to concerts, Operatif! has produced and
staged intimate operas for events such as the Brisbane Festival
and in venues including the Cremorne and QUT Theatres, Brisbane. All
have received wide critical acclaim and the last of these, Madam Butterfly,
received standing ovations. This production commanded a return season,
at the Suncorp Theatre in October 1998.
Over 2000 people attended.
No strangers to outdoor concerts, Operatif!
has performed at many such special events, including Opera in Noosa
Amphitheatre, Opera in the Outback at Undara, Opera in Buderim Forest
and Music Beneath the Stars, Ormiston House. In 1998 Operatif!
was invited to perform on board The Norwegian Star, when
this luxury cruise ship made its inaugural voyage to Australia. In
2005 OPERATIF! performed at an inaugural event "Opera in the
Ruins" on Norfolk Island .Since then the event has grown each
year to now become a major event on the outdoor opera calendar in
the South Pacific. The six 2008 events were totally sold out, with
bookings already being taken for 2009.
