Tickets are nearly sold out for the 27th annual Opera in the Valley, to be held on Saturday, November 1 at 8pm in the Jamberoo School of Arts, Allowrie Street. Tickets are $65, available from Elders Real Estate, Jamberoo. The evening begins with wine and cheese at interval and ends with the famous CWA supper, a tradition that keeps audiences coming back year after year.
Opera in the Valley began in 1997 when Val Cummings and her daughter, soprano Karen Cummings, gathered a group of singers to perform in the Jamberoo School of Arts. Their vision to bring opera to the village has since blossomed into one of the South Coast’s most loved cultural events.
Two years later, pianist Glenn Amer joined the company. At first, he simply played the piano, but over time his artistry and leadership shaped the event’s distinctive identity. Today, Opera in the Valley and Glenn Amer are inseparable.
Now in its 27th year, Glenn is once again lifting the bar. The first half of this year’s program features Mozart’s comic opera Lo Sposo Deluso (The Deluded Bridegroom), performed in English for the first time in Jamberoo. The second half brings the signature blend audiences adore, a joyful mix of operatic favourites and classic musical numbers performed by the full cast.
What makes Opera in the Valley so special is its intimacy. The hall fills to capacity every year, and performers often join the audience for supper after the show. “It’s seeing the joy on everybody’s faces at the end of the concert,” says Glenn. “That’s what makes it all worthwhile.”
From the creative spark of Val and Karen Cummings to the enduring magic of Glenn Amer’s direction, Opera in the Valley has become much more than a concert. It is a Jamberoo tradition, blending world-class music with the warmth of country hospitality.
🎟️Not many tickets left!
Jamberoo’s much-loved Opera in the Valley returns for its 27th performance on Saturday, November 1 at 8pm, featuring maestro Glenn Amer and an extraordinary cast of singers.
The first half of the night features Mozart’s comic opera Lo Sposo Deluso, performed in English for the first time in Jamberoo. The second half brings the signature mix audiences love, a joyful blend of favourite operatic pieces and musical theatre classics.
Enjoy wine and cheese at interval and the famous CWA supper after the performance, where singers and audience come together in true country style.
📍 Jamberoo School of Arts, Allowrie Street
🎟 Tickets $65 from Elders Real Estate, Jamberoo
⏰ Saturday, November 1, 8pm start
Don’t miss Jamberoo’s musical event of the year. Tickets are almost gone!
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