Gabba to host Carreras and friends mega-concert
Opera superstar Jose Carreras is gathering together a few amazing collaborators – including Robbie Williams – for a mega-concert at The Gabba this December.
In a major coup for Queensland, celebrated international tenor José Carreras will host an extraordinary one-night-only Australian exclusive concert on December 5 at The Gabba.
Inspired by the legendary Pavarotti & Friends extravaganzas, Carreras & Friends is being curated for the iconic Gabba venue, presented by Quintessential Queensland as a open-air concert experience uniting some of the world’s biggest stars in duet with José Carreras.
Rather than a traditional concert, the evening will unfold as a seamless musical journey, with Carreras guiding audiences through a series of extraordinary collaborations, surprise moments and solo performances featuring global music icons from opera, rock and pop.
Acclaimed artists including Katherine Jenkins, Natalie Imbruglia, Sheppard and Mark Vincent will perform both duets with Carreras and solo performances of their own hits, leading into Darren Hayes (Truly Madly Deeply), Ronan Keating (Father & Son), Ann Wilson (What About Love and Stairway To Heaven), The Corrs (Breathless and Runaway) and culminating with Robbie Williams performing My Way and Angels in duet with Carreras, alongside several surprise moments throughout the night.
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Backed by Queensland Symphony Orchestra and choir, Carreras & Friends will transform The Gabba into a concert spectacular blending timeless opera, beloved contemporary classics and powerful collaborations under the Brisbane sky.
The evening will be conducted and musically directed by internationally renowned maestro Keith Levenson, whose extraordinary career includes collaborations with The Who, Stevie Nicks, KISS and Meat Loaf.
The event will offer Australian audiences a rare opportunity to witness one of the greatest tenors of all time perform live alongside an extraordinary cast of global music icons in a stadium spectacular curated for Queensland.
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Revered globally as one of opera’s most extraordinary voices, Carreras has performed at the world’s leading opera houses including La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House London and the Vienna State Opera.
He became part of music history through the legendary Three Tenors concerts alongside Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, watched by billions around the world.
Tourism Minister Andrew Powell says the event demonstrates the State Government was delivering on the commitments it made through Destination 2045.
“When we launched Destination 2045, we said we would secure more world-class events and experiences that put Queensland on the global stage,” Powell says.
“This is exactly what delivery looks like. José Carreras is one of the world’s most celebrated performers and this exclusive Queensland event will attract visitors, support local businesses and showcase our state to audiences around the globe.”
With interstate and international demand expected to be strong, audiences are encouraged to secure tickets early for what will be a truly once-in-a-generation live music experience.
Carreras & Friends will take place at The Gabba on December 5. Tickets on sale to the public from June 15 at 10am. Fans are encouraged to sign up for presale access from 10am on June 12. Ticketmaster Australia is Carreras & Friends’ official ticketing partner.
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