Attended by Her Excellency Clemencia Forero-Ucrós, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary - Embassy of the Republic of Colombia, and a number of esteemed guests, sponsors, and members of the Colombian Community, the amazing performance received a standing ovation from what was a full house at Melba Hall.

The recital encompassed both classic European Opera from Puccini, Rachmaninoff, Cilea, and Korngold, as well as incredible pieces from Latin American Composers including Valencia, Figueroa, García-Caturla, Espinosa, León, Villa-Lobos, Braga, and Roig.

Along with the support of the Plan of Promotion of Colombia Abroad of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, the University of Melbourne, and Orica, AMOG was extremely proud to support this event and we hope that all those who attended enjoyed the recital and the opportunity to meet with the performers. 

The Artists

Soloist, Ms Betty Garcés and pianist Alejandro Roca perform at Melba Hall, 2016

Programme

The evening's event programme

Pre-Opera Function

Her Excellency (centre) with guests (from L to R); Mr Geoffrey Widmer (Honorary Consul General - Embassy of Colombia and Non-Executive Director of AMOG),Mrs Hilary Schofield, Dr Bill Schofield…

Soprano Solo

Soprano soloist, Ms Betty Garcés

The audience, enthralled

Guests, including Mr Geffrey Widmer, at the performance

"Shoulder Shimmy"

Artist Betty Garcés' amazing performance: here with a "shoulder shimmy" as she performs Alejandro García-Caturla's Mari-Sabel from Poemas Afro-cubanos.

Ovation and Encore

A standing ovation for the artists

AMOG Sponsorship

AMOG's Chairman, Dr Bill Schofield, accepts a plaque, in recognition of the company's support, from Her Excellency

Post-performance meet and greet

AMOG's Briana Holland (L) and Cherie Holland (R) with artists Betty Garcés and Alejandro Roca