Each year Opera Australia presents a series of fundraising events in Sydney and Melbourne aimed at raising essential funds to support the performers and creative teams that bring the magic of opera to life. Opera Australia's fundraising events include opera galas in Sydney and Melbourne, an online auction, backstage tours, fine wines, gourmet menus, intimate dinners and exclusive opera performances.
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Dinner on the Dock, Sydney:
Saturday 4 May, 6:30pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening with four of Sydney’s top Italian chefs. With Master of Ceremonies Virginia Trioli this celebration of the tastes of Italy will be held in the paint dock at Opera Australia which will be transformed for one night only into a great Italian feast.
Celebrity Lunch with Ita Buttrose AO OBE, Sydney:
Wednesday 3 April, 12:30pm
Lyndon Terracini, Artistic Director, Opera Australia invites you to our first Celebrity Lunch for 2013. Join us to hear Ita Buttrose, 2013 Australian of the Year, on the topic Dreaming Big, while enjoying a superb three-course lunch created by Alessandro Pavoni of Ormeggio at The Spit.
New Year's Eve Gala, Sydney - Monday 31 December 2012
Presented in the Concert Hall, and featuring a full orchestra and chorus, the New Year’s Eve Gala is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of 2013 in truly operatic style.
The Opera Gala, Sydney - Friday 19 October 2012
The Opera Gala is our most glamorous fundraising event of the year in Sydney, featuring gourmet food, premium wines and stunning performances from opera’s stars.
Dinner on the Stage, Melbourne - Sunday 18 November 2012
Opera Australia’s annual Dinner on the Stage in Melbourne offers guests the unforgettable experience of dining on the stage of The Arts Centre.
Online Auction - Thursday 29 November - Thursday 6 December 2012
The purpose of The Online Auction is to raise essential funds for the continued work of Opera Australia’s world-class singers and creative teams – helping to develop and sustain opera as an art form in Australia.
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