Opera Queensland

Joseph Calleja

Concert Hall, QPAC


3 Nov 2022
$99 - $169

A transaction fee of $7.20 applies.

2 hours

(including interval, subject to change without notice)

Joseph Calleja is one of the most exciting lyric tenors in the world today.

Blessed with a golden-age voice which inspires comparisons to legendary singers from earlier eras, Calleja is a superstar at all the world’s greatest opera houses and concert halls.

His extensive discography includes a thrilling Verdi album and a hugely popular tribute to Mario Lanza, whilst his performance of Puccini’s famous “Nessun dorma” at The Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall was nothing short of electrifying.

In this, his eagerly anticipated debut Australian tour, the Maltese born singer described as the young Pavarotti will be joined by two of Australia’s best loved artists, soprano Amelia Farrugia, who is also of Maltese heritage, and internationally acclaimed pianist Piers Lane, in an unforgettable performance.

To the delight of music lovers, the program will also feature solo performances by Piers Lane of works by Chopin and Liszt.

Program

G. Verdi – La donna è mobile (Rigoletto) – CallejaG. Verdi – Sempre libera (La Traviata) – FarrugiaG. Donizetti – Una furtiva lagrima (L’Elisir d’Amore) – CallejaG. Donizetti – Tornami a dir che M’ ami (Don Pasquale) – DuetChopin – Nocturne in Db major Op. 27 No. 2 – LaneChopin – Valse Brillante Op. 18 – LaneG. Puccini – E lucevan Le Stelle (Tosca) – CallejaG. Puccini – Musetta’s Waltz (La bohème) – FarrugiaG. Puccini – O Soave Fanciulla (La bohème) – DuetIntermissionS. Donaudy – Vaghissima Sembianza – CallejaF. P. Tosti – Ideale – CallejaF. P. Tosti – La Serenata – FarrugiaMantovani – Charmaine – CallejaLiszt – Tarantella from ‘Venezia e Napoli’ – LaneMancini – Moon River – CallejaMantovani – Parla più piano – CallejaLehar – Vilja (The Merry Widow) – FarrugiaBernstein – Maria – CallejaBernstein – Tonight – Duet

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Presented by Andrew McKinnon in association with Opera Queensland