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Article #14Melba, with St Francis Choir, 8 pm Friday 19 April, Myer, Melbourne
From: greg.coldicutt
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 00:00
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 00:00
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MYER PRESENTS MELBA with St Francis' choir
Featuring Helen Noonan
Narrated by Kim Stevens
Helen Noonan appears in her acclaimed performance as Dame Nellie
Melba, together with St Francis Choir directed by Roger Heagney K.S.G.
Friday, 19th April 1996 at 8.00 pm Myer Mural Hall
6th Floor Bourke St Melbourne.
Tickets $22.00 Book at Bass.
(Monash readers: tickets are available with Geoff on 95647347 )
A celebration of the music which thrilled Melba's audiences presented
with the story of her exciting life, this time focussing on her early
career in Melbourne and her performance in the 1870's with the St
Francis Choir.
Helen Noonan, currently on leave from her starring role in
"The Phantom of the Opera", and on tour in South America returns to
Melbourne to give this once only performance with St Francis' Choir.
In " Peach Melba " and "Melba memories and melodies" Helen has made
the role of Nellie Melba her own.
" A star Performance, the encores are still ringing, "
......The Age.
" Noonan is a gifted actor, comedian, and singer, "
......The Australian.
St Francis Choir has been at the heart of Melbourne's choral music
since its inception 150 yrs ago. European concert tours and
performances in Victoria and other states have established the choir
as one of Australia's finest.
As narrator, Kim Stevens will bring the Melba story to life. Kim has
starred in TV dramas, stage performances and radio recordings.
Complimentary champagne will be served at interval.
Greg Coldicutt
(Mathematics, Monash University, 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East 3145)
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