The 2012 Leeuwin Concert Series
Leeuwin Estate winery in Margaret River, Western Australia, was delighted to return to its classical origins for the 2012 Concert Series with soprano, Marina Prior, tenor, David Hobson and the Perth Symphony Orchestra performing an enchanting repertoire from popular operatic classics including La traviata and Tosca through to the greatest songs from musical theatre including West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables. The post concert arena party came to life to the sounds of virtuoso, James Morrison, and his 11 piece band performing their dynamic "Motown Show" and keeping guests in the main arena dancing until late!
Press & Reviews
“It's a cliche, but this almost unbelievably likeable pair really did have the crowd eating out of their hands - even the chatty wildlife. During Prior's dreamy rendition of the Wizard of Oz's Over the Rainbow, a curious kookaburra flew in low and slow over the crowd and landed on the stage as she cooed "birds fly over the rainbow, why then, oh why can't I". It was magical..” - click here to read the full article.
The West Australian, February 12, 2012
“AUSTRALIAN songstress Marina Prior and tenor David Hobson enchanted the crowd at Leeuwin Estate on the weekend along with the WA Symphony Orchestra.
In warm, still conditions on Saturday, the orchestra opened the concert with a Tchaikovsky number, and Marina and David launched into a West Side Story duet before praising the setting as the “most wonderful natural amphitheatre in the world!” - click here to view the full article.
Augusta-Margaret River Mail, 15 February 2012
“The corporate set was out in force for Leeuwin Estate’s 2012 concert in the Margaret River Winery’s spectacular amphitheatre. Picnickers ran to get pole positions on the grass while the black-tie set enjoyed a sophisticated afternoon tea under umbrellas before Marina Prior, David Hobson and the Perth Symphony Orchestra performed a repertoire of opera and musical theatre numbers. After the show more than 1600 guests wined, dined and danced in the red-themed marquee while picnickers enjoyed entertainment by jazzman James Morrison”
Western Suburbs Weekly, February 14, 2012
“The strains of an orchestra, stars twinkling above one of the country's premier vineyards and kookaburras laughing at Marina Prior set the mood for the annual Billionaire's Big Day Out in Margaret River at the weekend.” ... “This is the most special, the most spectacular natural amphitheatre I've ever performed in," Hobson greeted the 5000-strong crowd as the sun dipped behind the gum trees and the wine flowed as harmoniously as the music.” Click here to read the full article.
WAtoday.com.au, February 13, 2012