Harvey Milk – The Opera in Concert
Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in America. His life tragically ended ten months later, but his legacy still lives on. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir and Left Bauer productions will come together to perform Harvey Milk – The Opera in Concert.
Based of Stewart Wallace and Michael Korie’s three act Opera, the concert will be presenting pieces performed by five of Australia’s music theatre and operatic talent backed by a chorus of 60.
Producer Cameron Lukey believes this is the perfect time to be performing Wallace and Korie’s works in Australia as it highlights our countries’ current gay marriage situation.
“The outpouring of grief following Harvey’s death and the passion his achievements inspired continue to fuel a movement the world over,” said Lukey. “And with the upcoming plebiscite looming, Harvey’s story could not be more timely for an Australian audience.”
Lukey is excited for the moment to arrive as it took a while to get this project off the ground.
“To be bringing this performance to the Sydney Town Hall is a full circle moment for us,” he said. “I first approached the City of Sydney with the idea in 2010. After six years and several attempts, we’re finally able to share this incredible music and story with a Sydney audience.” (AMal)
Nov 15, 5pm. Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney. $30. Tickets and info from eventbrite.com.au
BY ATHINA MALLIS
