Rochford Winery and Music Theatre Australia announce support for bushfire victims
"Opera Under the Stars" featuring Pot-Pourri and The Yarra Trio
16/02/2009 - Yarra Valley
Saturday 7th March 2009
Rochford Wines and Music Theatre Australia have announced pIans to help raise funds for victims of the Victorian bushfires, through the forthcoming concert event, Opera under the Stars, to be held on Saturday, March 7 at Rochford Winery.
Tania de Jong AM, co-producer of Opera under the Stars and founding member of internationally-renowned opera group Pot-Pourri, who will perform favourites from opera and music theatre, said today “Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by this tragedy, and although we have already committed this event as a fundraiser for the Alannah and Madeline Foundation and Australian Childhood Foundation, we will be doing everything we can to help the Bushfire Appeal by raising additional contributions on the night.”
Director of Rochford Wines, Mr Helmut Konecsny commented “These horrific bushfires have had a profound affect on so many people, in this district and beyond, that will resonate for years to come. Our hope is that people will return to the Yarra Valley and support the community. Rochford Wines will continue to host uplifting and positive events in the region, such as Opera under the Stars, especially when there is the opportunity to raise funds for such worthy causes.”
Opera under the Stars will take you to all of your favourite shows in just one night of entertainment featuring sensational Australian songsters Pot-Pourri, showcasing the highlights and humour of opera and music theatre – Madam Butterfly, Rigoletto, Carmen, Turandot, Lakme, The Pearl Fishers, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Chicago, Cats, Westside Story plus favourite songs of Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, The Three Tenors and lots more. Plus Australia’s brightest emerging chamber group, The Yarra Trio.
Recently named BT Publishing’s Australian Event Entertainer of the Year for 2007, fabulous Melbourne group Pot-Pourri have enchanted audiences around the world on over 40 international tours and released 6 CDs. Copies of all their CDs will be available and they will donate profits of all sales to the bushfire appeal.
"unmissable entertainment…they are superbly talented." The Press, Christchurch
Do not miss a very special night to remember, under the stars in Victoria’s Yarra Valley!
Saturday 7th March 2009 ROCHFORD WINES, YARRA VALLEY, VIC
General Admission Tickets $55* Concession tickets $40*
VIP 2 course meal inc A Reserve seat $125* (* plus booking fee)
BOOKINGS through Rochford on 03 5962 2119 or TICKETMASTER 136 100
www.rochfordwines.com; www.ticketmaster.com.au
For more information, please visit www.rochfordwines.com or www.Pot-Pourri.com.au
PUBLICITY CONTACT: Tania de Jong AM at MTA 0411 45 9999 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Erin Jameson 0419 323 663 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
