The perfect opera

Anyone on the hinterland with an interest in musical theatre will likely have heard the Maleny Singers, under Margaret Taylor, performing their light opera repertoire.

Equally, those who love choral music will know Kim Kirkman and his Inspiration Project Choir. Both groups work frequently with the Maleny Performing Arts Orchestra.

This year, the three groups have pooled their resources to perform Pietro Mascagni’s short Opera Cavalleria Rusticana. This opera, perhaps more than many, calls for strong dramatic performances from the leads, and also strong choral singing to deliver the moving and powerful Easter Hymn, so playing to the strengths of both vocal companies.

With Kim Kirkman taking the baton, we also have the chance to hear Margaret Taylor sing a lead role in Maleny again!

We asked Margaret how it felt to be back on stage after many years of directing the Singers. “It’s a wonderful opportunity!” she said.

“Kim is a great choral conductor, and it is a pleasure working with him. Besides, it is a lot of fun being able to sing with so many of my friends in the production.”

For lovers of fine music, this performance truly promises to be a treat.

Performances at the Maleny Community Centre at 3pm on June 10,11,17 and 18.

Tickets from Trybooking.com, or the Maleny Information Centre. (Pictured: Mama Lucia, played by Margaret Taylor, and her son Turridu, played by Colin Dunn, celebrate Easter after the famous Drinking Song.)