The recently announced state memorial service for Dame Joan Sutherland OM AC DBE, will be broadcast live on ABC1 from the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House nationally on Tuesday, November 9 at 10:30am.
The 75-minute broadcast will also screen live in Federation Square, Melbourne.
The memorial service will feature recorded highlights of Dame Joan’s career and the Opera Australia chorus will perform.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Dame Joan’s son, Adam Bonynge, will both speak at the service.
ABC TV Head of Arts and Entertainment, Amanda Duthie says; “As Australia’s premier Arts broadcaster, ABC TV is so proud to be involved in bringing this celebration of Dame Joan Sutherland’s extraordinary life to all Australians. In homes, offices, cinemas and public screens around the country, people will have the chance to participate in the commemoration of her amazing achievements courtesy of ABC1.”
Opera Australia’s Chief Executive Adrian Collette AM says; “It is an honour for Opera Australia to arrange the program for Dame Joan’s State Memorial Service. Her stellar talent plus the time she and her husband Richard Bonynge invested in Australia, inspired both a great audience for opera and the development of so many fine Australian artists. We would not have a modern company of such depth and significance without her example.”
“Opera Australia is delighted to be working with the Sydney Opera House and ABC TV to ensure that everyone can experience Dame Joan’s State Memorial Service.” he added.
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