The Opera comes to Government House

WA Opera came to Government House at a special event to recognise supporters of this iconic WA company.

The Governor and Ms Annus, in partnership with WA Opera, welcomed industry stakeholders to Government House to thank them for their continued support during challenging COVID-interrupted times over the past 12-18 months.

Photo – Rachelle Durkin was the first of three surprise performances for guests, singing Handel’s ‘Ma Quando Tornerai’ Image – Dylan Alcock

Following a Welcome to Country by Dr Richard Walley, the Governor acknowledged the combined efforts of those in attendance, thanking them for their resilience and backing of the WA arts industry during tough times, and their efforts to assist WA’s many talented performers whose livelihoods were greatly impacted.

Photo – Matthew Dixon was joined by Lachlann Lawton to perform Donizetti’s ‘Duet from Don Pasquale’. Image – Dylan Alcock

The evening was also a chance to celebrate some of WA’s operatic stars with surprise performances from Rachelle Durkin, Matthew Dixon, Lachlann Lawton, and Ashlyn Tymms, all accompanied by Adrian Soares.

Photo – Ashlyn Tymms performs Bizet’s ‘Habanera’ as a finale for the thank you event. Image – Dylan Alcock