Editor’s Note: This contest is now closed. Stay tuned for the winner!
For three weeks only beginning March 2012, one of the world’s greatest operas, Verdi’s La Traviata, will be performed in Sydney’s stunning Harbour. Set on a floating stage in one of the world’s most scenic natural theatres, this bold theatrical presentation is the first time this opera has ever been performed on water in Australia. And this month one lucky reader will win two tickets to the spectacular Opera Performance on Sydney Harbour!
Win tickets to see La Traviata on Sydney Harbour!
About the Performance
Extravagant and incredibly romantic, La Traviata is perfect for first-time opera-goers. Featuring a full orchestra, magnificent sets, gorgeous costumes and special effects, the opera promises to be summer’s highlight event.
La Traviata tells of a ‘fallen woman’ who finds love too late and its success rests heavily on the performance of the soprano in the title role. While already a challenging role for any accomplished opera singer, soprano Rachelle Durkin will need to sing her lines while dangling in a glass cage attached to a giant chandelier that is suspended high above Sydney Harbour.
Big crowds are expected during the show’s duration and special seating is being built at Mrs Macquarie’s Point in The Domain, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens. It’s a favourite spot for taking in the views of Sydney Harbour, its famous bridge and Opera House.
Opera Australia is Australia’s national opera company and Sydney performances are normally held in the iconic Sydney Opera House. This will be the first opera performed that will afford views of the Opera’s House’s famous exterior.
How to Enter
To enter for your chance to win, simply post a reply to this blog entry answering the question, “Why should Viator give YOU 2 free tickets to the Opera Performance on Sydney Harbour?” in 10 words or fewer. Entries must be submitted by February 24, 2012.
Good luck!
- Viator Travel Team
Terms & Conditions: Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above, in 10 words or fewer. We are giving away 2 free A-reserve tickets for the Opera Performance on Sydney Harbour for use before April 15, 2012. Dates are subject to availability. Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.
You can also book tickets for the Opera Performance on Sydney Harbour directly from the Viator site. Or, check out Viator’s complete list of things to do in Sydney.
February 9, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Because OZ it’s my life long dream trip!
February 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I will be in Sydney for the first time in my life in March 2012. I am so looking forward to see the Opera House and it would be more awesome if I could watch the Opera in it while I am there. Thank you.
Regards,
Serkan Atmaca
February 9, 2012 at 11:07 AM
kids are almost grown and empty nest is setting in!
February 9, 2012 at 2:52 PM
Sydney, Opera on water, Stunning, I’d love it! thanks Viator
February 9, 2012 at 4:06 PM
I’ll give these tickets to somebody who can’t afford them.
Thank you!!
February 9, 2012 at 8:11 PM
Would LOVE to win to give to my sister Nerida.
February 10, 2012 at 1:32 AM
Re-living the most romantic night of my life
February 10, 2012 at 2:13 AM
Sydney, Opera House is my dream place and I just want to be there once in my life.I hope that I would be there very soon.
February 10, 2012 at 3:48 AM
Surprise for opera-loving hubby on first visit to Oz!
In hopeful anticipation,
Glen
February 10, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Cause recently I fell victim to ‘A woman who strayed’.
February 10, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Visiting Rome in November, the entree before the main meal
February 10, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Am impoverished mature aged student willing to sing for supper!
February 10, 2012 at 7:35 PM
G’Day, A Momentous West-East Cultural Equalisation Opportunity Promoting Interstate Travel.
February 10, 2012 at 7:51 PM
What could be more Sydney than opera on the harbour!
February 11, 2012 at 3:09 AM
my daughter will fall under the spell of opera magic
February 11, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Retired veteran is 83, loves opera, time is running out!
February 11, 2012 at 2:40 PM
We use Viator during travel and are in Sydney 3/28
February 11, 2012 at 5:52 PM
Love Sydney,Australia and performing arts is my favorite entertainment.
February 11, 2012 at 6:06 PM
In the word’s of Verdi himself, “Di miei bollenti spiriti”!!!!!!!!!!
February 11, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Because my son-in-law’s parents would love to go!
February 12, 2012 at 12:02 AM
It is our 43rd anniversary in March, how romantic to be in Sydney watching the Opera on our beautifull harbour. Thanks
February 12, 2012 at 10:28 AM
We will be in Sydney April 2-5. We have been looking for things to do and this fits the bill just perfectly. Would just love to have those tickets to make our tour extra special.
February 13, 2012 at 11:36 AM
I’m moving to Sydney for love! I’m scared and crazy!
February 14, 2012 at 2:18 AM
My friend and I are both full time international students, and we would love to know Sydney better! We have never been to an opera before, and this show would be a fantastic opportunity for us to experience it in its full grandeur!
February 14, 2012 at 2:20 AM
A fantastic opportunity to experience Sydney in its full grandeur!
February 15, 2012 at 12:18 AM
Viator Travel bringing people, places together, like me, Opera, Sydney
February 15, 2012 at 10:42 PM
Lost my job 1st day back 2012
love to take my new girlfriend to something romantic for putting up with me, supporting me in this difficult time 
February 16, 2012 at 12:13 PM
beautiful life, beautiful opera house, beautiful memory
February 16, 2012 at 7:56 PM
Seeing the Opera house is a life long dream.
February 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Saw LaTraviata in 1969 in Detroit and want to compare.
February 17, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Thanks Viator for this great opportunity. My husband has family there and he has never seen his one and only baby neice! AND It would be a dream come true to see an Opera on Sydney Harbour
February 17, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Once in a lifetime experience!
February 18, 2012 at 2:06 AM
Would be awwwww…. Topping to SYD Mardi GRAS !!!
February 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM
“Viator creates memories for me”
February 18, 2012 at 4:54 PM
Yes we can
Sydney’s the man
We’re Opera’s biggest fan
February 18, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Yes we can,
Sydney’s the man,
We’re Opera’s biggest fan. <3
February 19, 2012 at 7:04 AM
bucket list trip; in Sidney 4-14/15; never seen opera
February 19, 2012 at 4:11 PM
My opera “nut” best friend lives in Townsville and we would love to go.
February 20, 2012 at 2:17 AM
Because I have never been.
February 20, 2012 at 5:17 AM
On our 45th wedding anniversary 18/3/2012 we will be in Sydney. We have six children and 13 grandchildren and life has not been easy. My husband is in poor health and I would be ‘over-the-moon’ if I was able to surprise him with the tickets to see the Opera.
February 20, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Because this is my very first time in Sydney and Viator is very useful with plenty of information about OZ.
February 20, 2012 at 7:54 PM
I am flying from Las Vegas to Sydney to find love!
February 21, 2012 at 12:51 PM
This will be my lifetime opportunity to see the best opera ever at the most stunning place! I am a Chilean PhD student living in Canberra, and there is no way I can see this otherwise
February 22, 2012 at 6:55 AM
Sometimes only an opera can understand a broken heart.
February 23, 2012 at 11:51 AM
For baritone opera Buck who lost his Key of G.
February 24, 2012 at 6:04 AM
Eyewitness an opera will be the very FIRST time eye opener in my life. I love to share my very FIRST TIME experience with my opera’s die hard fan lover and anticipate to create remarkable memory in our love storybook.
February 24, 2012 at 6:12 AM
Sharing my FIRST TIME “LOVE voice” with my true love
February 24, 2012 at 8:40 AM
CAN DREAMS COME TRUE? VIATOR HAS THE ANSWER!