More information about Opera in Paradise - Norfolk Island

WHAT IS OPERA IN PARADISE ?
Opera in Paradise is a truly unique festival of concerts of popular Opera,Musical Theatre, Viennese Operetta, Neapolitan songs, classic ballads, popular classics for strings, movie themes for strings and famous piano solos and duets. You may hear samples of these by visiting our Samples page.




2010 will be the sixth year that OPERATIF! has produced and appeared in an opera festival on Norfolk Island. For the first time in 2010 OPERATIF! is also entirely running the festival, including marketing and pubicity.

Concerts are in a variety of venues on the Island, including Ferny Lane Theatre and Rawson Hall. All concerts are highly 'accessible' , with performers chatting to the audience as items are introduced. There are numerous opportunities to meets the artists after performances, with some including a banquet meal or champagne post-concert reception. The performers are all marvellous professional musicians from Australia and New Zeland.Various Norfolk Island businesses and societies will be involved as 'Opera Festival Friends' to give this a truly unique and South Pacific feel.

CONCERT SCHEDULE

THE ARTISTS
Jennifer Parish - lyric soprano, Benjamin Fifita Makisi - tenor, Stewart Cameron ( baritone ) , Sally Harrison ( dramatic soprano ), John Colwill ( piano/ accompanist), Max Olding ( solo piano ), Pamela Page ( solo piano ), The Pops Orchestra Trio led by Julie-Anne O'Reilly. Read more about the artists


CHOOSE FROM TWO CONCERT PACKS
Choose from five concerts ( Silver Pack ) or all seven concerts ( Gold pack ) The Silver packs include tickets to 'Partners in Piano', 'String Sensations', 'Opera to Die For', Chamber Charms' and 'Opera meets Operetta' . Tickets will not be on sale on the Island at the time of the Festival. OPERATIF! will allocate performance dates for Strings Sensations and Partners in Piano in the week prior to the Festival. While we welcome requests for which performance you prefer we cannot confirm which one you have been allocated until the week of 6th February 2010.

Two social dinner events with the artists are also currently being planned . This will enable Gold or Silver ticket patrons to exclusively enjoy a relaxed meal with the peformers and other patrons at one of Norfolk Island's finest restaurants. Bookings and payment for these two dinners will be made 'on-island' at the Opera Festival office at the start of the Festival.


TRAVEL PACKAGES include :
:: Return Airfare
:: 7 Nights accommodation
:: 7 days Car hire
:: Festival Concert Pack


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

:: Do I need a Passport? Yes, however, if you are an Australian citizen, then a Certificate of Identity will
suffice. The forms to complete are available from Australia Post and there is no charge.

:: Does Norfolk Island use Australian dollars? Yes. Many shops are tax free too!

:: Do I need formal attire for the concerts? No. There is no need to go for 'Black Tie' but collar and tie with a jacket for the men...and after 5 wear for the ladies is appropriate for the evening performances. Smart casual wear will suffice for the daytime concerts.

:: What is the weather like in February? It's generally a perfect time to visit Norfolk Island. Days are usually sunny and mid to high 20s but it is always advisable to have a jacket handy at night. Being an island, there are often breezes and weather can change very quickly at times.

:: Do I need Travel Insurance? Yes, this is absolutely essential when travelling to Norfolk Island. Should you require emergency medical care, costs are extremely high, especially if evacuation to the mainland was necessary. Also, fog can sometimes delay departures for a day or two. Should this occur, your travel Insurance, means you can simply enjoy an extended holiday...rather than extra cost.

:: Can I take food items to Norfolk Island? Yes, as long they are in an unopened pack. If you have special diet foods or simply a favourite biscuit, snack, tea or similar, it is fine to pack these in your check through luggage. There is of course a supermarket on Norfolk Island but it won't carry the huge range of products you are possibly accustomed to. Obviously quarantine regulations restrict fresh fruits or plants!


HOW TO BOOK:
If you have a preferred local travel agent, they will be able to book the Festival package for you. If you do not have a regular agent, we are happy to organise for one of the excellent Norfolk Island travel specialists to contact you. Click here to complete an enquiry. or call OPERATIF! ( + 61 ) 1300 308 385.

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