Entertainment Consulting: Ovation
9 May @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm AEST

Four of Australia’s finest voices unite for a concert celebrating musical theatre and opera. Marina Prior and Michael Cormick, whose 2024 tour earned a rave review in Limelight for their star quality and “masterclass in capturing the moment”, join forces with musical theatre powerhouse Silvie Paladino and acclaimed tenor David Hobson. Hobson rose to fame in Baz Luhrmann’s iconic La bohème for Opera Australia and promises to add a healthy dose of Puccini. A string quartet accompanies, conducted by Andrew Ross from the piano
Limelight Editor’s Choice
From the Sydney Opera House, to the world’s most popular musicals, and Carols by Candlelight, Marina Prior, David Hobson, Silvie Paladino, and Michael Cormick have enchanted audiences across Australia and around the world. Now, these four iconic stars unite for Ovation, a brand-new concert celebrating the very best of musical theatre and opera.Together, these four stars deliver a stunning program of solos, duets, and ensemble pieces, accompanied by piano and string quartet.
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