State Opera South Australia’s Golden Jubilee year will reach its grand finale this November with Golden Voices, a landmark celebration of the 50-year history of the State Opera Chorus. The two performances take place at St Peter’s Cathedral on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November.
The program features selections from opera’s greatest choral works, alongside music that reflects State Opera’s rich history. Works from composers including Bizet, Bernstein, Puccini and Wagner will ring out in the cathedral’s glorious acoustic, placing the extraordinary talent of the State Opera Chorus centre stage.
Free Rundle Mall preview
In the lead-up to Golden Voices, State Opera will bring the joy of opera into the heart of Adelaide with two free performances in Rundle Mall on Saturday 7 November. The performances take place at midday and 1pm under the Gawler Place Canopy, with a ceremonial Golden Jubilee cake cutting at 12.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
The heart and soul of State Opera
State Opera South Australia Head of Music and Chorus Master Anthony Hunt said Golden Voices celebrates the artistic significance and cultural legacy of the State Opera Chorus.
“Golden Voices is a celebration of the voices and music at the heart of State Opera. The concerts are an opportunity for the singers of State Opera to put the spotlight on our favourite music, and for audiences to appreciate the power and beauty of ‘our’ own chorus in the gloriously exciting acoustic of the Cathedral,” Hunt said.
State Opera Executive Director Mark Taylor said that Golden Voices provides a fitting finale to the company’s Golden Jubilee year.
“International stars may light up our history, but our Chorus remains the enduring heart and soul of State Opera. Comprising exceptional professional singers—the vast majority trained right here in Adelaide—this mighty wall of sound represents the rich tapestry of South Australia, transforming into everything from tragic villains to vibrant partygoers over our 50 years. Golden Voices is our tribute to their passion, power, and the transcendent beauty of the human voice,” Taylor said.
Performance details
Golden Voices at St Peter’s Cathedral
- Friday 13 November, 6.30pm
- Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm
- St Peter’s Cathedral, 27 King William Road, North Adelaide
- Tickets from $81
Rundle Mall Performances (free)
- Saturday 7 November, 12pm and 1pm
- Gawler Place Canopy, Rundle Mall
- Golden Jubilee cake cutting at 12.30pm
For more information and bookings, visit stateopera.com.au
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