The Opening Concert of the Sydney Opera House part 2

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

Tags:

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

[sorobji]

God! She was 55 and at the top of her vocal power. UNBELIEVABLE! and a mighty orchestra. Goosebumps.

[poolfreezer]

As a cameraman on this, I'm astonished to think this exists Bravo.

[annyfenton1]

where was Joanie?

[zgopify]

They must have heard her in Alice Springs.

[Dogaradodia]

Certified Intergalactic!

[domi2020]

are there any other items that come with the dvd? This is smoking!!!! What a voice. LA Nilsson....

[turandotcalaaf]

my god what a performance!!! astonishing!! excelent thank you so much!!!