Lovingly described as 'opera without the boring bits' this extraordinary event was developed especially for New England audiences by Opera Australia's Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini.

The one-night-only concert included highlights from Rossini's Barber of Seville, Bizet's Carmen, Verdi's La Traviata and many more, performed by a line-up of Opera Australia stars and a 10-piece orchestra, conducted by Luke Spicer.

Before and after the shows, guests gathered in the new pop-up Opera Bar, located on the balcony of the Armidale Teachers' College, enjoying a glass of champagne and one of the most spectacular views in town.

The sensational evening followed the sell-out Australian Chamber Orchestra concert last month.

Next in line to delight Armidale audiences is 'Ensemble Liaison' - one of Australia's leading ensembles - featuring Armidale-born and bred clarinettist, David Griffiths, who has curated the program that will be performed in the Old Teachers College auditorium on August 5.

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