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Melbourne Opera: 101st Herald Sun Aria
26 October 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEDT

Founded in 1924, the Aria is proudly the oldest and most prestigious competition in Australia for emerging classical singers.
Join compère Mairi Nicolson from ABC Classic FM, guest artists from Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School, and of course the finalists for a memorable afternoon of music making.
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