2026 Season · Production II

Songs of Italy


A celebration of Italian music — timeless classics and popular melodies capturing the very soul of Italy.

Date

Fri 17 April 2026

Time

7:00 PM

Venue

State Library of Queensland

Location

South Brisbane

The Programme


An enchanting evening of Italian vocal music.

Brisbane Lyric Opera presents cherished Italian classics in the grand surrounds of Auditorium 1.

The programme features bass Henry Pinder (Artistic Director) and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Cooper, accompanied at the piano by Music Director Ellen Buckley. Expect a curated selection of beloved Italian classics and popular melodies — including staples of the Neapolitan repertoire.

An intimate recital designed to sweep the audience from Venice to Sorrento in a single evening.

Highlights


A curated selection

A programme drawn from the very heart of Italian song — operatic arias, sacred repertoire, and beloved Neapolitan favourites.

The Artists


Three voices, one Italy.

Bass
Henry PinderArtistic Director, Brisbane Lyric Opera
Mezzo-Soprano
Elizabeth Cooper
Piano
Ellen BuckleyMusic Director, Brisbane Lyric Opera

Generously Supported By


Sovereign Community Nursing

2026 Season · Production II


This performance has concluded.

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