One of the world’s most thrilling tenors, Joseph Calleja, is making his eagerly anticipated debut Australian and New Zealand tour in October and November 2022.
A superstar in all the world’s greatest opera houses and concert halls, Joseph Calleja is blessed with a golden-age voice which routinely inspires comparisons to legendary singers from earlier eras.
From dazzling interpretations of the most dramatic and romantic operas of Verdi and Puccini to the greatest hits of Mario Lanza and Mantovani, this extraordinary singer demonstrates a versatility rarely matched on the world stage.
Adored by his legions of fans throughout the world, Joseph Calleja has an even more special place in the hearts of his fellow citizens of Malta, for whom he is the beautiful Mediterranean country’s inaugural cultural ambassador.
On this first visit to Australia and New Zealand, Joseph Calleja will be joined by guest soprano Amelia Farrugia, a star of Australian opera who is also of Maltese heritage, and internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso Piers Lane.
Together they will perform some of opera’s most exciting arias and duets, along with a wide selection of other romantic song by popular composers.
To the delight of music lovers, Piers Lane will also perform solo works for piano by Chopin and Liszt.
Impresario Andrew McKinnon, who has introduced audiences to some of the world’s greatest singers for more than thirty years, describes Joseph Calleja as one of the most thrilling voices on the world stage.
“For all connoisseurs of fine music, the tour will provide the rare opportunity at hear a glorious tenor at the peak of his powers” says McKinnon.
“His collaboration with Amelia Farrugia and Piers Lane make this one of the highlights of the 2022 entertainment calendar.”
Joseph Calleja, Amelia Farrugia and Piers Lane will perform in Sydney, Auckland, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. In Auckland, they will be joined by rising young Kiwi soprano, Carla Camilleri.
Tour dates
Sydney
City Recital Hall
Monday 24th October 2022 – 7:30pm
https://www.cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/events/joseph-calleja-the-maltese-tenor/
Presented by Andrew McKinnon in association with Opera Australia
Auckland, New Zealand
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Thursday 27th October 2022 – 7:30pm
https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/joseph-calleja-the-maltese-tenor
Presented by Andrew McKinnon in association with New Zealand Opera
Adelaide
Adelaide Town Hall
Saturday 29th October 2022 – 7:30pm
https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JOSEPHCA19
Presented by Andrew McKinnon in association with State Opera South Australia
Melbourne
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Monday 31st October 2022 – 7:30pm
https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2022/classical-music/joseph-calleja
Presented by Andrew McKinnon in association with Opera Australia
Brisbane
Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Thursday 3rd November 2022 – 7:30pm
https://www.qpac.com.au/event/joseph_calleja_20/
Presented by Andrew McKinnon in association with Opera Queensland
Perth
Perth Concert Hall
Saturday 5th November 2022 – 7:30pm
https://perthconcerthall.com.au/events/event/joseph-calleja-n
Presented by Andrew McKinnon in association with West Australian Opera
