State Opera Celebrates 50 Years of Its Chorus with Historic 'Golden Voices' Performances

State Opera South Australia's Golden Jubilee year will culminate this month with Golden Voices, a landmark celebration of the 50-year history of the State Opera Chorus at St Peter's Cathedral on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November.

In the lead-up to Golden Voices, State Opera will put on a special presentation in the heart of Adelaide in Rundle Mall on Saturday 7 November, offering the public a preview of this once-in-a-generation event.

The celebration features performances by the State Opera Chorus, alongside a ceremonial Golden Jubilee cake cutting to mark 50 years of State Opera South Australia.

"Golden Voices is a celebration of the voices and music at the heart of State Opera," says State Opera South Australia Head of Music and Chorus Master Anthony Hunt.

"The concerts are an opportunity for the singers of State Opera to put the spotlight on our favourite music, and for audiences to appreciate the power and beauty of ‘our’ own chorus in the gloriously exciting acoustic of the Cathedral."

Opera fans can expect to hear selections from opera's greatest choral works, alongside music that reflects State Opera’s rich history, featuring works from composers including Bizet, Bernstein, Puccini and Wagner.

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"International stars may light up our history, but our Chorus remains the enduring heart and soul of State Opera," says State Opera Executive Director Mark Taylor.

"Comprising exceptional professional singers – the vast majority trained right here in Adelaide – this mighty wall of sound represents the rich tapestry of South Australia, transforming into everything from tragic villains to vibrant partygoers over our 50 years. Golden Voices is our tribute to their passion, power, and the transcendent beauty of the human voice."

Speaking on the Rundle Mall performances, South Australian Deputy Premier and Minister for Arts Kyam Maher says, "By bringing opera into Rundle Mall and these celebratory performances at St Peter's Cathedral, State Opera is creating opportunities for more South Australians to experience the power and joy of live opera. I congratulate State Opera South Australia and its chorus on this significant milestone”, Minister Maher said.

Golden Voices takes place at St Peter's Cathedral on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November. Tickets are on sale now at stateopera.com.au.