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2018
Chairman’s Dinner
& Recital
Pacific Opera
Chairman’s Dinner & Recital
Friday 1 June 2018
RACA
Macquarie Street Sydney
Master of Ceremonies
Bonnie Boezeman AO
Guest of Honour
Geoffrey Chard AM
Special Guest Stars
Stacey Alleaume
Amelia Farrugia
Warwick Fyfe
Liane Keegan
Simon Kim
Introducing the 2018
Pacific Opera Young Artists
Accompanied by Simon Kenway, Artistic Director
Directed by Christine Douglas
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CONTENTS
3 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
4 MENU
5 RECITAL
6 SPECIAL GUEST STARS
8 SPOTLIGHT ON VOLUNTEERING
9 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
11 RAFFLE
12 LIVE AUCTION
13 SILENT AUCTION
26 YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM
28 THANK YOU
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Welcome to the Pacific Opera 2018 Chairman’s Dinner, in this our 15th anniversary of operating! It remains a joy and a privilege to Chair a company, which does so much for so many gifted young Australians. In order to provide high level training and mentoring on a scholarship basis to our artists, directors and accompanists, fundraising is a fact of life and fundamental to our success. In addition to our committed Board, the members of which are present tonight, we are blessed with an active Advisory Council which is co-chaired by the fundraising superstars, Bonnie Boezeman AO and Peter Reeve. The know-how and persistence they have shown has enabled the Chairman’s Dinner to be sold out this year. I thank them most sincerely for their efforts in this regard. Simon Kenway continues his exceptional training of our Young Artists, bringing in further professional coaches, mentors and stage directors to complement his musical expertise. The 2018 young artists are our strongest yet and it is wonderful to see their development during their time in the program. We continue to perform for Sydney Opera House, Canberra Symphony, Willoughby Symphony and this year add Philharmonia Choirs to our list of collaborators. Our relationship with the German Embassy continues to bring creative projects to us. None of this is possible without you, our generous supporters and donors. Thank you for being here tonight, contributing to the growth and development of our gifted young artists. My thanks also to our team of volunteers, happily marshalled under the watchful eye of Operations Manager, Pamela Andrews, without whom, our program simply would not get off the ground. Welcome and thank you to all. May the evening begin! Ian Hutchinson LLB, FAICD Chair, Pacific Opera Company Ltd 3
MENU
Entrée
Parma Ham & Buffalo Mozzarella
with Pesto Tossed Roasted Vegetable Salad
Main Course
(served alternately)
Roasted Lamb Rump
Gratin Potato, Minted Crushed Peas & Confit Tomato
OR
Sesame Crusted Salmon
Chilli, Coriander, Avocado Tomato Salsa, Soy Dressing
Dessert
Rhubarb, Almond and Honey Tart
with a Poire William Cream
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RECITAL
Samuel Barber, Sure on this shining night
YOUNG ARTISTS
Jules Massenet, Don Quichotte – Riez, allez, riez
WARWICK FYFE
Albert Arlen – Clancy of the Overflow
WARWICK FYFE
Franz Liszt – O Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst
LIANE KEEGAN
Jules Massenet, Manon – Gavotte
AMELIA FARRUGIA with MALE ENSEMBLE
Leonard Bernstein, Candide – Make Our Garden Grow
YOUNG ARTISTS
Leigh Harline & Ned Washington, Pinocchio – When You Wish Upon A Star
CHRISTOPHER CURCURUTO
Francesco Cilea, L’Arlesiana – E la solita storia (Federico’s Lament)
SIMON KIM
Giuseppe Verdi, La traviata – Ah! fors’ e lui
STACEY ALLEAUME and SIMON KIM
Dan Forrest, Good Night, Dear Heart
YOUNG ARTISTS
Giacomo Puccini, Turandot – Nessun dorma
SIMON KIM
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SPECIAL GUEST STARS
Stacey Alleaume – Soprano
Australian-Mauritian Soprano Stacey Alleaume is a
rising star.
After winning the Sydney Eisteddfod Opera
Scholarship, the Herald Sun Aria and the Dame
Joan Sutherland Scholarship, in her first year in
the Moffatt Oxenbould Young Artist Program at
Opera Australia, Stacey made three role debuts at
the Sydney Opera House: Micaëla in Carmen, Leïla
in The Pearl Fishers and Alexandra Mason in The
Eighth Wonder.
Further principal roles include: Violetta Valéry (La
Traviata), Flower Maiden 1 (Parsifal) and Valencienne
(The Merry Widow). In 2018 she makes her debut
as Fiorilla in Il Turco in Italia, and covers Gilda in
Rigoletto.
Amelia Farrugia - Soprano
Amelia Farrugia is Australia’s favourite star soprano.
She has performed Major Principal roles for Opera
Australia since 1994.
Most recent performances include: appearing with
the Darwin & Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras, a
role debut as Cunegonde in Bernstein’s Candide
(Opera Queensland) and Genio in Hadyn’s Orfeo ed
Euridice under the baton of Maestro Bonynge. She
debuted her own show DIVA! at City Recital Hall
featuring Tamara-Anna Cislowska and Elena Kats-
Chernin in August 2017.
Internationally, she joined the soloists at The
Metropolitan Opera in New York, covered the title
roles of Massenet’s Manon and Lehar’s The Merry
Widow. Amelia also performed for Glyndebourne
Festival Opera, Opera Hong Kong and the Spoleto
Festival in Italy.
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SPECIAL GUEST STARS Warwick Fyfe – Baritone Warwick Fyfe is a Helpmann Award-winning singer and is considered one of Australia’s finest baritones. Warwick has a long association with Opera Australia and, more recently, has been expanding his international career working with English Touring Opera, Welsh National Opera, New Zealand Opera and performing in concert in Australia, the U.K, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam. In 2016/2017, he sang Alberich (Der Ring des Nibelungen), Paolo (Simon Boccanegra), Bartolo (Il barbiere di Siviglia) and Klingsor (Parsifal) for Opera Australia, Alberich (Das Rheingold) in Tokyo and Peter (Hansel and Gretel) in Singapore. He returns to OA in 2018 as Beckmesser (Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg), Sancho Panza (Don Quichotte), Amonasro (Aida) and Geronio (Il Turco in Italia). Liane Keegan – Dramatic Contralto Born in Australia, Liane studied at the National Opera Studio London on scholarship and has enjoyed a successful career both in Australia and overseas, performing many roles during her time as an ensemble member at Theater Hagen (2006-08) and Deutsche Oper Berlin (2008-12). Since returning to Australia in 2012, Liane has been a prominent concert artist with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Royal Melbourne Philharmonic, as well as appearing as Erda in Opera Australia’s Der Ring des Niebelungen in Melbourne 2016. Liane appears as Erda, 1st Norn and Waltraute Die Walkure on the 2004 Melba Records recording of the Australian Ring Cycle conducted by Asher Fisch. 7
SPECIAL GUEST STARS
Simon Kim – Tenor
Born, Korea. Graduated from Kyung-Hee University
in 1992. Moved to Italy later that year and undertook
postgraduate studies in Genoa, Perugia and at the
Salzburg Mozarteum in Austria. In Italy, Simon has
won several top prizes including 1st place in many
international competitions and appeared as soloist
in many concert performances. Moved to Sydney in
2009 and has become a principal artist with Opera
Australia, (Calaf: Turandot, Nisias: Thais, Macduff:
Macbeth, Herald: Don Carlos, Remendado: Carmen).
He also sang major roles in professional productions
of Korean operas. On the concert platform, he has
appeared with all major Korean symphony orchestras
the Central Russia National Orchestra & the Ukraine
Symphony Orchestra. In 2008, Simon was invited
to give a solo recital at the Russian National Art
Academy in Vladivostok.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
John Kilkeary
10 Years of Volunteering with Pacific Opera
John joined the company in 2008. He has assisted in
many ways, including the organising of outdoor
concert performances. However, his major role has
been in creating a photographic record of all events
for the company.
John has been a photographer for many years. He
was first published in the Nikon magazine in 1990
and more recently won first prize in a major
competition for a digital portrait image taken during
a dress rehearsal of PO’s 2013 production The
Marriage of Figaro.
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Circle of Friends HELP US CONTINUE OUR WORK Pacific Opera has, since 2003, trained more than 200 young Australian artists many of whom have established professional performing careers. Pacific Opera relies on the generosity of the community to continue our work to deliver advanced training, education through performances, master classes and workshops free to the students. Pacific Opera provides mentorship and work experience with leading opera singers and directors. Pacific Opera is the leading source of young talent to major opera companies such as Opera Australia. Why do we need the Circle of Friends? Pacific Opera does not receive government support; thus, we rely on the generous support of our community. In the 2017/18 audition intake for new young artists we had 75 talented auditionees but could only take in 14 new young artists, which brings our total to 21 this year. Many were disappointed. We would like to increase our annual intake and provide security for the program. Each young artist who completes the two-year program receives a completion certificate. WE ARE REACHING OUT TO ARTS SUPPORTERS, FOUNDATIONS/ ESTATES TO BECOME A PACIFIC OPERA CIRCLE OF FRIENDS DONOR TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS YOUTH EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT Help us to help talented young artists reach their potential! 9
Circle of Friends
WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT? $10,000 PER YEAR FOR 3 YEARS
FULLY TAX-DEDUCTIBLE IF NO BENEFITS RECEIVED
THE BENEFITS of BEING A MEMBER:
1) Name/s on website and Programs as a “Circle of Friends” donor
2) Two invitations to major Pacific Opera concerts including welcome
and/or post show drinks (if held) (value up to $280)
3) Two complimentary tickets to the annual Chairman’s Dinner &
Recital (value $300)
4) Two places to observe 2 master classes, where young artists
receive coaching from top artists and directors
☐ $10,000 per year for 3 years, donation Circle of Friends
☐ I wish to receive all benefits: tax-deductibie at least $9,420 per year
☐ I only want benefits 1 & 4 (above): tax deductibility $10,000 per year
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Pacific Opera Company Ltd is a registered cultural and not-for-profit
organisation with income tax exempt status, deductible gift recipient and
tax concession status.
10RAFFLE $50
3 tickets for $100
FIRST PRIZE
Queen of the Night
A night at the Opera! A stunning
ensemble of large cultured
freshwater pearls from The Stranded
Pearl. Individually hand knotted on
silk, the set comprises an opera
length strand necklace, bracelet &
earrings. Simply dazzling!
VALUE: in excess of $3,000
SECOND PRIZE
Fiction Prize for Book lovers
Heart Talk – Cleo Wade. Small Great Things – Jodi Picoult. The Last
Hours – Minette Walters
.
VALUE: $120
THIRD PRIZE
Raise a Toast!
A selection of Brokenwood wines to suit the most discerning of oenophiles, plus
cellar door wine tasting vouchers
VALUE: $100
11LIVE
AUCTION
ESCAPE TO PARADISE
Make your dreams of tropical paradise come to life in this superb Bali estate.
Away from the bustling crowds of downtown Bali and yet only minutes from
Canggu and Echo Beach, this magnificent estate is your own private resort.
Arrive at the porte cochère and walk through the entry colonnade and behold
the breathtaking main bale, with formal dining and lounges overlooking the
Penet River and onto the tropical jungle beyond. Sweeping stairs down to the
terrace with casual dining and living – take a seat at the superb illuminated bar
and enjoy a cocktail. 6 Nights, 7 days, including breakfast, 1 car and driver.
CONDITIONS & DEPOSITS APPLY SEE NOTES PRIOR TO AUCTION - valid
until June 2019, subject to availability. Kindly donated by Jim Christopher &
Basil McIlhagga.
VALUE: in excess of $18,000
12SILENT
AUCTION
ITEM 1
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
Package includes 2 night midweek
accommodation in a Deluxe View Room, a
3-course dinner at the award winning Darley’s
Restaurant for one evening, a sumptuous full
buffet breakfast in the Orangery Restaurant
each morning, plus 2x 60 minute massages for
2 adults and use of our Gym, Pool and Day Spa
facilities for two people. EXPIRY: 17/4/19
STARTING BID: $900 VALUE: $1,800
ITEM 2
Chinese Windows by David Reid
The deeper his relationship grows with
Shanghai, the more he is able to mirror these
visual and emotive responses within his
works. He employs some of the major ideas
and explores many of the materials found
in Chinese art but he never seeks to imitate
them. Instead through spontaneity, layering
colour and aesthetic simplicity David takes the
traditional art form and gives it a contemporary
edge.
STARTING BID: $1800 VALUE: $4300
13ITEM 3
“Walking Girls” porcelain bowls
David Reid’s Walking Girls design bowls - artist
created and craftsman made. Donated by the
artist.
STARTING BID: $150 VALUE: $300
ITEM 4
“Blue Swirl” porcelain bowls
David Reid’s Blue Swirl design bowls - artist
created and craftsman made. Donated by the
artist.
STARTING BID: $100 VALUE: $200
ITEM 5
“Chinese Windows” teaset
David Reid’s Chinese Windows design tea set
- artist created and craftsman made. Donated
by the artist.
STARTING BID: $150 VALUE: $300
14ITEM 6
Pantheon “Oculus 1”.
Superb Andrew Merry Photographic artwork
framed by Karen Burton Art, 1000 X 1000mm,
heavy black gloss timber frame, part of the
Exclusive Rome Series, Outstanding minimalist
art, featuring closeup of the Pantheon’s oculus
from Pantheon by Andrew Merry with works in
Old Parliament House collection and others.
Donated by Andrew Merry & Karen Burton Art.
STARTING BID: $700 VALUE: $1,500
ITEM 7
Pantheon “Oculus 2”.
Superb Andrew Merry Photographic artwork
framed by Karen Burton Art, 1000 X 1000mm,
heavy black gloss timber frame, part of the
Exclusive Rome Series, Outstanding minimalist
art, featuring closeup of the Pantheon’s oculus
from Pantheon by Andrew Merry with works in
Old Parliament House collection and others.
Donated by Andrew Merry & Karen Burton Art.
STARTING BID: $700 VALUE: $1,500
ITEM 8
Chinese Phoenix Vase
A unique and striking large Blue and White
Chinese Phoenix Vase, impressive design
500mm tall. Donated by Peter Reeve.
STARTING BID: $500 VALUE: $1100
16
15ITEM 9
Chinese Tea Caddy
A unique Chinese Chrysanthemum Tea Caddy
large Blue and White Chinese porcelain caddy,
exquisite design 500mm tall. Donated by Orient
House.
STARTING BID: $425 VALUE: $850
ITEM 10
Chinese Crackle Glaze Vases
A beautiful pair of large Chinese Crackle Glaze
vases, simple chic design 500mm tall. Donated
by Peter Reeve.
STARTING BID: $400 VALUE: $800
ITEM 11
Vintage Cocktail Glamour
1940s vintage silver cocktail shaker set. Join
the cocktail set with this fabulous vintage 1940s
cocktail set in silver, redolent with old-fashioned
glamour. Donated by Christine Douglas.
STARTING BID: $100 VALUE: Priceless
16ITEM 12
Chameleon Hair Creators
Be treated! $150 to spend at Chameleon
Hair Creators. Donated by Chameleon Hair
Creators.
STARTING BID: $75 VALUE: $150
ITEM 13
2016 Game 1 State of Origin Game Ball
Signed by Players including: Matt Moylan, Josh
Mansour, Michael Jennings, Josh Dugan, Blake
Ferguson, James Maloney, Adam Reynolds,
Paul Gallen (Captain), Robbie Farah, Aaron
Woods, Josh Jackson, Boyd Cordner, Greg
Bird, Andrew Fifita, James Tamou, David
Klemmer, Dylan Walker, Tyson Frizell, Josh
Morris. Comes with Letter of Authenticity.
Donated by Bonnie Boezeman AO.
STARTING BID: $400 VALUE: priceless
ITEM 14
Lancôme Gift Basket
Indulge in a World of Elegance & Ultra-
Femininity. Treat yourself – the secret to
youthful skin is in your hands. Includes Absolue
Premium, Absolue Yeux, Galatée Confort, Effet
Miracle, Cushion Blush Subtil, Khôl Hypnôse,
L’Absolu Velours, L’Absolu Rouge, Grandiôse
and a full-size bottle of Lancôme Miracle
perfume. Donated by Bonnie Boezeman AO.
STARTING BID: $175 VALUE: $550
17ITEM 15
Sterling Silver, Turquoise and Pearl
Necklace
Designed and made in Australia this unique
necklace and earrings ensemble is the
definition of chic glamour. Hand tooled sterling
silver, freshwater pearls & turquoise beads.
Donated by Jaycen Fletcher.
STARTING BID: $75 VALUE: $250
ITEM 16
DVD Micro System with Wireless Streaming
Connect wirelessly to play audio from your
smartphone with maximum convenience! Play
DVDs and CDs, listen to FM radio, play files
from a thumb drive or convert audio CDs to
MP3 via USB. You can also adjust Bass and
Treble to suit your listening preferences. There
is also a digital audio output for connecting to
your home theatre system. Donated by Harvey
Norman Commercial.
STARTING BID: $90 VALUE: $180
ITEM 17
Inverter Microwave Oven
NN-ST671L Microwave Oven with Inverter
Technology – Cooks it fast, cooks it right! For
evenly-cooked food without overdone edges.
Sensor Cooking and Reheating. 1100 W
Microwave Power. 14 Sensor Cooking Menus.
32 L Oven Capacity. 340mm Turntable. Trim Kit
Available. Donated by Winnings.
STARTING BID: $190 VALUE: $390
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18ITEM 18
Short Course at the National Art School
Enrol in a National Art School Short Course and
experience a unique visual arts education with
a practical, studio-based approach to learning.
Courses are designed for people of all levels of
experience – whether a beginner, or practising
as an artist. We invite you to join the NAS
community in the beautiful surrounds of the
Darlinghurst campus. Donated by the National
Art School.
STARTING BID: $125 VALUE: $250
ITEM 19
Pendolino Restaurant
Treat yourself and a small group of close
friends to dinner at Pendolino. Under the skilful
guidance of Executive Chef and Restaurateur
Nino Zoccali, Restaurant Pendolino specialises
in regionally-inspired Italian cuisine featuring
some of Australia and Italy’s most prestigious
olive oils, food and wine. Pendolino features a
range of artisanal pastas made on the premises
in a dedicated pasta kitchen. $300 voucher
donated by The Pendolino Group.
STARTING BID: $150 VALUE: $300
ITEM 20
La Rosa the Strand
La Rosa The Strand is an elegant wine bar and
Roman osteria in the historic Strand Arcade.
Little sister to iconic Restaurant Pendolino,
La Rosa profiles boutique Italian wines.
La Rosa features artisanal age-old Roman
cooking to present a unique authentic Italian
dining experience with our breads and pastas
handmade daily. This prize is a $150 dining
voucher donated by The Pendolino Group.
STARTING BID: $75 VALUE: $150 19ITEM 21
Herbie’s Spice Kit + Spice & Herb Bible
A fully stocked wooden storage tray, packed with 35
of the most frequently used herbs and spices and
spice blends, recipes, and you can interchange the
recipes with other spices and spice blends to have
an infinite variety of meals and flavours. PLUS The
Spice & Herb Bible from Australia’s premier spice
expert, Ian (Herbie) Hemphill. A fascinating and
authoritative guide on herbs and spices - completely
demystifying the art of combining herbs and spices.
Donated by Herbie’s Spices.
STARTING BID: $75 VALUE: $185
ITEM 22
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
To know the Brandenburg is to go back in time,
to view it through a modern lens to revel in the
music of the well-known and explore the less-
known; to respect the instruments of the period
and celebrate the artists of today, and sample
the world’s virtuosi with the country’s biggest
baroque stars. Prize includes two A-Reserve
three-concert subscription packages for the
2018 season. Must be booked by 1/08/2018.
Donated by Australian Brandenburg Orchestra.
STARTING BID: $425 VALUE: $848
ITEM 23
Sydney Dance Company
2 places in a rehearsal viewing of Forever &
Ever, then drinks and canapés with the Company
(September 2018). Two premium tickets to a Chair’s
Evening performance in SDC’s double-bill season.
First Rafael Bonachela’s award-winning Frame of
Mind, exploring the volatility of the human psyche.
Then Antony Hamilton’s world premiere Forever &
Ever, a mix of machine-influenced movement and
imagination. Prize includes a function by SDC Chair
Karen Moses and Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela.
Season 16-27 October 2018. Donated by SDC.
20 STARTING BID: $500 VALUE: $1,000ITEM 24
Opera Australia
Two premium seats at the opera of your choice
in Opera Australia’s 2018 Winter Season.
Jessica Pratt as Lucia di Lammermoor in
John Doyle’s original production, American
star Amber Wagner as Aida in Davide
Livermore’s brand new production, Dalibor
Jenis as Rigoletto in Elijah Moshinsky’s original
production, or tonight’s star baritone, Warwick
Fyfe, in Simon Phillips’ original production, The
Turk in Italy. Donated by Opera Australia.
STARTING BID: $300 VALUE: $600
ITEM 25
Sydney Film Festival
A treat for film-lovers! One Flexipass to the
annual Sydney Film Festival, plus two passes
to Opening Night Film and Party! Screening
more than 200 films you won’t usually find in
the multiplex, this year features Half the Picture:
A Selection of Female Directors, Fresh From
the Indie Fests: Sundance and SXSW, and The
Best Year Ever for Lesbian Films. Season 6-17
June 2018. Donated by Sydney Film Festival.
STARTING BID: $300 VALUE: $650
ITEM 26
Sumi Jo – Mad For Love
One of the world’s greatest exponents of bel
canto, Sumi Jo, in a thrilling program - Mad for
Love. With José Carbó, the Argentinian-born
baritone. Accompanied by acclaimed pianist
Guy Noble, Sumi Jo will ignite the stage with
passionate repertoire from opera, operetta,
canzoni, tangos, and beautiful folk songs from
her native Korea. Only Thursday 19 July 2018.
Donated by Andrew McKinnon Presentations.
STARTING BID: $150 VALUE: $338 21ITEM 27
Assassins & David Campbell
Two A-Reserve tickets to Assassins the musical
at Sydney Opera House. Created by America’s
greatest living musical theatre composer and
lyricist, Stephen Sondheim, and starring Australia’s
multi award-winning musical theatre legend, David
Campbell (Shout!, Dream Lover) this five time Tony
Award-winning satirical tour de force takes us on
a journey to the land of the free and the home of
the deranged. Season runs 7 June – 1 July 2018.
Donated by Sydney Opera House.
STARTING BID: $50 VALUE: $100
ITEM 28
Snow White, by Ballet Preljocaj
Two A-Reserve tickets to the award-winning 2008
retelling of Snow White by International Ballet
Preljocaj. Leading French choreographer Angelin
Preljocaj isn’t exactly Walt Disney and his Snow
White is nothing like the famous 1937 animated film.
Preljocaj’s contemporary ballet takes the side of the
fabulously wicked stepmother, who becomes the
central figure and pushes the ingénue Snow White
to the background. Not for kids. Season runs 6-10
June 2018. Donated by Sydney Opera House.
STARTING BID: $60 VALUE: $120
ITEM 29
Brisbane Festival & Belise Hotel
Spend a weekend at the Brisbane Festival,
enjoying Festival Bar Access all weekend,
and two premium tickets to Benjamin Britten’s
Peter Grimes starring Australia’s own star
heldentenor, Stuart Skelton. You’ll stay in
your own self-contained apartment at the
Belise Apartment Hotel in Bowen Hills, on the
doorstep to one of the most exciting urban
renewal precincts in Brisbane.
22 STARTING BID: $400 VALUE: PricelessITEM 30
Adelaide Festival
Two premium tickets for the major international
opera presentation at the Adelaide Festival
2019 for either Saturday March 2 or Sunday
March 3.
STARTING BID: $300 VALUE: $600
ITEM 31
Great, Grand and Famous Opera Houses
…where art and drama meet. Foreword by
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, ‘Great, Grand & Famous
Opera Houses’ is a tour of the world’s most
beautiful opera houses, exquisite gems of early
theatre like Opéra Royal in Versailles to Belle
Époque Palais Garnier in Paris, and modern
masterpieces, including the iconic Sydney
Opera House and Valencia’s Palau de les Artes
Reina Sofia. For all intrigued by history, art and
culture. Donated by Gault & Millau.
STARTING BID: $35 VALUE: $60
ITEM 32
THREE POIGNANT MEMOIRS
Amazing biographical reading.
Jim Maxwell - The sound of summer: a memoir;
Jana Pittman - Just Another Hurdle;
Peter Garratt - Big Blue Sky: A Memoir.
Donated by Allen & Unwin.
STARTING BID: $55 VALUE: $110
23ITEM 33
Pavarotti: The Studio Albums
12-CD set. Pavarotti’s entire Decca studio
recordings all under the roof of one magnificent
boxed set. Albums include Arias by Verdi &
Donizetti, Tenor Arias from Italian Opera, The
World’s Favourite Tenor Arias, Pavarotti in
Concert, O Holy Night, O Sole Mio, Verismo
Recital, Mattinata, Mamma, Passione, Volare,
and Ti Adoro. Hours and upon hours of vocal
majesty from the world’s most beloved tenor.
Donated by Fish Fine Music.
STARTING BID: $75 VALUE: $150
ITEM 34
Riccardo Muti: The Complete Collection
This 28 CD is all of Muti’s RCA and Sony recordings
from 1991-2001, in repertoire that reflects Muti’s
pre-occupation with opera as well as his lifelong
dedication to championing works of lesser-known
composers. Highlights include the 1995 recording of
Rigoletto with Roberto Alagna and Renato Bruson,
Boito’s Mefistofele with Samuel Ramey, the film
scores of Nino Rota, and selections by composers
such as Giuseppe Martucci, Alfredo Casella and
Gaspare Spontini. Donated by Fish Fine Music.
STARTING BID: $90 VALUE: $175
ITEM 35
Australian World Orchestra
Three album releases by the incredible
Australian World Orchestra: Stravinsky: The
Rite of Spring (Mehta), Beethoven Symphony
No 9 (Choral) (Briger), Bruckner Symphony No
8 (Rattle). BONUS: The Elena Kats-Chernin
Collection. Donated by Gabrielle Thompson.
STARTING BID: $90 VALUE: $200
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24AUCTION RULES
We urge all guests of the Pacific Opera Gala to familiarise themselves with the General
Rules and Conditions of the Auction.
1. The highest bidder, in due time, shall be declared the purchaser. If a dispute should arise
between two or more bidders about who was the highest bidder, the item in dispute shall,
at the discretion of the Committee, be put up again and resold.
2. A bidder, by making his or her bid in the auction, accepts and agrees that if he or she is
the successful bidder, as and from the completion of the sale, the item bought is at the
risk of the bidder.
3. Pacific Opera Committee may set a reserve price for any item to be auctioned. If the
bidding does not reach the reserve price, the item will be passed in. In the silent auction
the reserve is the initial bid set by the Committee.
4. Payment by the successful bidder can be made in the 30 minutes following the item’s
sale at the Pacific Opera Gala Bank. Payment can be made with cash, cheque,
Bankcard, MasterCard, American Express or Visa.
5. Payment in full on the night of the Auction is required unless other arrangements have
been made with the Committee.
6. All sales are final and no exchange or refund on items except where specified.
7. All auction items must be collected before midnight on the evening of the auction.
Separate arrangements can be made for the collection of large items.
8. The successful bidder must make all reservations for all trips, parties and/or similar
events directly with the donor unless otherwise specified. All arrangements for trips,
parties and/or similar events must be made in sufficient time for the donor to make the
necessary arrangements. No refunds for cancelled tickets and accommodation will be
allowed on travel packages.
9. The donor has valued all airfares and accommodation. Any person bidding for such
item acknowledges and warrants by his or her bid that he or she has satisfied himself or
herself about the value of the item to be auctioned.
10. Airfares included in travel packages purchased at the Auction or won in any raffle are
subject to availability and are not redeemable for cash and are not eligible for upgrade.
Frequent flyer points cannot be accrued on these airfares.
11. The Committee has tried to accurately catalogue and describe the property correctly
but all property is sold “as is”. Any person bidding in the auctions acknowledges and
warrants by his or her bid that he or she has satisfied himself or herself about the
correctness of the description and the condition of the item.
12. The Committee reserves the right to withdraw or alter any item on sale prior to the call
for bids.
13. All items are GST exempt under ATO rules as Pacific Opera has elected to treat this
fundraising activity as input taxed.
14. The Silent Auction will commence from 7:00pm and will close at as nominated.
15. The opening bid for each item in the Silent Auction is as indicated, and this is the
minimum bid allowed. After the initial bid, bidding must increase by at least $20 per bid.
16. At 10:00pm a member of the Committee will close the silent auction. The Committee
will collect all bid sheets immediately after the closure is called, and will not record any
further bid. The person with the highest bid for each item when the bidding has been
completed is the successful bidder and is liable to pay for the auction item immediately.
25YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM
Katherine Allen Livia Brash Nathan Bryon
Soprano Soprano Tenor
Geoffrey Carman Andrew Dickson Michaella Edelstein
Baritone Baritone Soprano
Daine Ellicott Rebecca Hart Victoria Hodgkinson
Tenor Mezzo Soprano Mezzo Soprano
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26YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM
Joseph Kim Elora Ledger Rebecca MacCallion
Baritone Mezzo Soprano Soprano
Imogen-Faith Ayako Ohtake Sarah Prestwidge
Malfitano Soprano Soprano Soprano
Sophie Salvesani Caleb Son Emily Turner
Soprano Soprano Soprano
27YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM
Goldele Rayment Paulina Smirnov Jessica Westcott
Director Repetiteur Director
SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS
Christopher Curcuruto Timothy Nunn Laura Scandizzo
Bass Baritone Baritone Soprano
THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE
CHAIRMAN’S DINNER & RECITAL
Artistic Director – Simon Kenway Photographer – John Kilkeary
Director – Christine Douglas Sydney Conservatorium Intern
Operations Manager – Pamela – Ashley Son
Andrews Volunteers – Nadia Cassidy, Ian
Assistants to Director – Jessica Colless, Dante Davies, Patrick
Westcott, Goldele Rayment Firkin, Ballina Gee, Joseph
Hair & Makeup - Rachel Dal Santo Restubog, Bryony Thorpe
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28PACIFIC OPERA THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman – Ian Hutchinson Vice-Chair – Christine Douglas Treasurer – Jaycen Fletcher Secretary – Jason Bowran Independent Director – Gerard Atkinson Independent Director – Jane Mathews AO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL Co-Chairs – Peter Reeve & Bonnie Boezeman AO Members – Olivia Ansell, Annette Brown, Alison Dunn, Christopher Curcuruto, Leona Geeves, Andree Leidenfrost, Christopher Puplick AM WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR DONORS Adelaide Festival Jim Christopher Opera Australia Allen & Unwin CRD Orient House Andrew McKinnon Diva Management Pty Patrick Togher Artists’ Presentations Ltd Management Arts Management Pty Christine Douglas The Pendolino Group Ltd Patrick Firkin RACA Australian Brandenburg Fish Fine Music Peter Reeve Orchestra Jaycen Fletcher David Reid Australian World Gault&Millau The Stranded Pearl Orchestra Herbie’s Spices Sydney Dance Company Belise Apartment Hotel Harvey Norman Sydney Film Festival Bonnie Boezeman AO Commercial Sydney Opera House Brisbane Festival Incorporate Design Sydney Piano World Mason Brown Lilianfels Resort & Spa Study Udy & Events Karen Burton Art Basil McIlhagga ProShop Bowral Chameleon Hair Andrew Merry Gabrielle Thompson Creators National Art School Winning Appliances 29
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Alexandria NSW 2015
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