Thursday 26 April 2012

La Traviata: Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour A Huge Success

Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour
...And In 2013, Carmen To Star

NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, congratulated Opera Australia on what has been an absolute triumph, La Traviata: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2012.

The NSW Government’s investment in the event through Destination NSW, was rewarded with a runaway success first up and a sure fire success in the ensuing two years, with Bizet’s Carmen to be performed on Sydney Harbour next year.

 Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour
“This year’s production exceeded its sales target of $6 million and more than half the audience of 40,000 who attended one of the seventeen performances was new to opera. The audience came from across Sydney, interstate and overseas. “The project involved over 750 people, including 140 artists, 570 staff and crew and 60 volunteers.”

Mr Souris said the economic benefits of this major event resonate far beyond the final curtain call with the three year investment expected to add $100 million into the NSW economy.

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