Christchurch Earthquake Aid Opera Concert - Sydney

Friday, 11 March 2011, 12:22 pm
Press Release: Sarah Ann Walker

PRESS RELEASE 11 MARCH 2011

Presenting an afternoon of Operatic favourites in Aid of those affected by the Christchurch Earthquake. The concert will feature favourite operatic moments with Jud Arthur, Eddie Muliaumaseali’i, Dierdre Elliott, Sarah Ann Walker plus many more. With the generous support of Opera Australia, the concert will also feature the Opera Australia Chorus under Director Michael Black.

All proceeds will be directed to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

26th March 2011, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney at 4pm. Tickets are $35.00 each.

More information can be found at www.christchurchquakeaid.com or by emailing sarahannwalker@gmail.com

Christchurch, you may be down, but you’re not out, and definitely not forgotten.

ENDS

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