WORLD renowned soprano Danielle de Niese is set to make her way to the peninsula as part of exclusive Australian concert to be held at the picturesque Pt. Leo Estate.
The UK-based opera sensation will perform in a concert titled ‘One Enchanted Evening’ on 1 March from 6pm-11pm as part of the Australian Contemporary Opera Co (ACOCO) Festival of Contemporary Opera and Song. The event, which is open to just 150 guests, will also involve a black-tie gala dinner, which promises to be an unforgettable experience that will be set against the backdrop of Western Port Bay with cuisine by culinary director Josep Espuga and fine wines from Pt. Leo Estate’s acclaimed cellars. De Niese will also perform in a festival showcase concert on 2 March from 2.30pm-4pm at Pt. Leo Estate.
To celebrate the occasion, a promotional pop-up performance with prominent artists was held at Pt. Leo Estate’s iconic sculpture park on 11 January.
“I am very excited to return to my home country of Australia to do two special concert appearances with Australian Contemporary Opera Company at the beautiful Pt. Leo Estate,” de Niese said. “Throughout my career, one of my most important goals, which I have always prioritised, has been to seek ways to broaden and connect successive generations of musicians and music lovers to this very special living and evolving art form. “The work of ACOCO is central to this and I am delighted to be able to visit Melbourne as ambassador to highlight their work and encourage the future development of the company.”
Pt. Leo Estate general manager and chair of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board Roger Lancia said, “This gala epitomises the pinnacle of cultural experiences”.
First published in the Mornington News – 21 January 2025
