The Opening Concert of the Sydney Opera House part 1

One of the most famous nights in Australian music occurred in September 1973 when Sir Charles Mackerras conducted the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the first concert to be staged in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. In front of a packed, emotion-charged house, the great Australian conductor made a triumphant homecoming in an all-Wagner concert that sent the critics searching for superlatives.

Featuring the greatest Wagnerian soprano of the twentieth century, Birgit Nilsson, as soloist, the concert provided an electrifying opening for the iconic building.

Here is an excerpt from the concert, which for the first time is now available on CD and bonus DVD from ABC Classics.

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Music

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• Sydney
• Opera
• House
• Wagner
• Sir
• Charles
• Mackerras
• Birgit
• Nilsson
• Symphony
• Orchestra
• Classical

[ketillflatnefur]

this is a beautiful video. she actually sings it, rather than just oofs it out. no wonder at the end of gotterdammerung she once said she was ready to sing it all over again.

[poolfreezer]

I was a cameraman on this and it was shot in colour.

[MrMakahano]

Well, isn't that a surprise: she sings it!

[domi2020]

@poolfreezer wondered what happened to the colour version? It was released in B&W.!!

[southernclassik]

it aint over until the fatass sings

[MsAllahhuakhbar]

This is unislamic we Muslims like to see a Islamic songs in Australia.Inshallah soon we will make this country a Islamic state!

[cleanears]

Magic!

[AJHcorolla]

its not over till the fat lady sings

[soulierinvestments]

Nothing like a fire scene to leave the audience laughing.

[Dogaradodia]

Certified Intergalactic!

[tobobba]

Oj, vilken röst..woow. Underbart!