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Opera in the Domain presented byOpera Australia is an open-air concert held in the Phillip Precinct of theRoyal Botanical Gardens, Sydney. Every January, thousands of Sydneysiders flock toThe Domain for a night of free opera. The event itself has been running since 2000 and since 2005 has been sponsored byMazda Australia, adopting its new nameMazda Opera in the Domain. Former MPKevin Rudd described the event as "One of the most popular open-air events in Australia", and former Prime MinisterJulia Gillard earlier this year said "Opera in the Domain is such a loved and enduring part of Australia's cultural landscape".
In 2011, Opera Australia for the first time presented the crowd favoriteCarmen which attracted over 40,000 people, almost bringing the Phillip Precinct to capacity.
"Opera in the Domain" was preceded by "Opera in the Park" which commenced in 1982 withLa Traviata starring Dame Joan Surtherland. Sutherland also sang the next five Operas in the Park, ensuring massive crowds.
| Year | Opera | Composer | Estimated Attendance | Date of Show | Principal Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Madama Butterfly | Giacomo Puccini | 28 January 2012 | Mazda | |
| 2007 | Turandot | Giacomo Puccini | 27 January 2007 | Mazda | |
| 2008 | |||||
| 2009 | Cavalleria Rusticana andPagliacci | Pietro Mascagni andRuggero Leoncavallo | 31 January 2009 | Mazda | |
| 2010 | Candide | Leonard Bernstein | 30 January 2010 | Mazda | |
| 2011 | Carmen | Georges Bizet | 40,000+ | 29 January 2012 | Mazda |
| 2012 | The Pearl Fishers | Georges Bizet | 28 January 2012 | Mazda | |
| 2013 | La boheme | Giacomo Puccini | 2 February 2013 | Mazda |
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