Puccini in the Park | 2024 Sidney Myer Free Concerts | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Streaming live Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 7:30pm. Giacomo Puccini composed some of the most enduringly popular operas, including Tosca, La Bohème and Madama Butterfly. The MSO and two acclaimed singers perform selections from these operas and more, conducted by MSO Principal Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey. Pack a picnic and join us for a magnificent evening at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl to experience your favourite arias set against the sparkling backdrop of Melbourne’s nighttime skyline. Featuring Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Benjamin Northey | conductor Natalie Aroyan | soprano Paul O’Neill | tenor Program Puccini Intermezzo to Act 3 from Manon Lescaut Puccini Turandot: ’Nessun dorma’ Puccini Manon Lescaut: ’Sol perduta abbandonata’ Puccini Tosca: ’Recondita armonia’ Puccini Tosca: ’Vissi d’arte’ Puccini Tosca: ’E lucevan le stelle’ Puccini Tosca: ’Mario! Mario’ Puccini Crisantemi Puccini La Bohème: ’Che gelida manina’ Puccini Intermezzo from Madama Butterfly Puccini Madama Butterfly: ’Un bel dì’ Puccini Madama Butterfly: ’Viene la sera’ Duration: approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes including interval The Sidney Myer Free Concerts are made possible by the MSO Sidney Myer Trust Fund, in association with ABC Classic, The University of Melbourne and Arts Centre Melbourne. The Sidney Myer Free Concerts are supported by the City of Melbourne. CVP: MSO Premier Production Partner. _ Follow MSO: Website: | Facebook: ​​ Instagram: ​​ Twitter: ​​ LinkedIn: ​​ Spotify: ​ #mso #melbournesymphonyorchestra