Opera Plus!

11 stunning venues, 27 incredible instruments, 45 world-class performers.

History, fine music and world-class talent

A once-in-a-lifetime program of unique concerts, exploring the region's historically significant churches and the keyboard instruments hidden within them.

Our acclaimed musicians bring to life spectacular pipe organs, Steinway concert grand pianos and more, complemented by supporting instruments and voices.

16 concerts over four weekends in July 2025
Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maldon and Inglewood.

Tickets and information: www.bendigofinemusic.com 🎟️

🎼 PROGRAM

Opera Plus!

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), transcribed by Edwin H. Lemare (1865-1934)
Grand March from the Opera Aïda, Organ solo

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Concert Aria: Alma grande e nobil core [One whose spirit is true and noble], K. 578

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Dido’s Lament: ‘When I am laid in earth’ from Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626

Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), trans. W.T. Best (1826-1897)
Coronation March from Le Prophète - Organ solo

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Pamina’s Aria: Ach, ich fühl’s, es ist verschwunden [Ah, I feel it, it is vanished] from Die Zauberflöte [The Magic Flute], K. 620

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), trans. Thomas Heywood (b.1974)
Prelude to Act I from La Traviata, Organ solo

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Vissi d’arte [I lived for my art] from Tosca

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Alleluja from Exsultate, jubilate [Exult, rejoice], K. 165

Edwin H. Lemare (1865-1934)
Waltz and Soldier’s Chorus from Paraphrase on Gounod’s ‘Faust’, Organ solo

Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Les adieux de Marie Stuart, WWV 61

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