The ANZ Trustees are hosting the dinner in the beautiful Melbourne Room at the bank’s 100 Queen Street, Melbourne offices. Soprano Rosamund Illing and baritone Joshua Bloom, will perform with pianist Benjamin Martin.

If you wish to support the important work of this Foundation and honour the distinguished career of Richard Bonynge by joining us for this joyous celebration, ring the Melba Foundation on 03 9534 5004  Or use the reply form that may be downloaded from here. Or email Melba info@melbarecordings.com.au Places are strictly limited. RSVP April 19th

$250 per person [$200 tax deductible]

Richard Bonynge's association with Melba Recordings is a long and affectionate one. The Melba label began ten years ago with an acclaimed video documentary on the life of the composer Massenet, narrated by Richard and a CD conducted by him featuring soprano Rosamund Illing performing a selection of Massenet’s thrilling arias.

It was Richard’s faith in Maria Vandamme’s production skills that encouraged her to leave a successful career at the ABC and to form a new recording label, Melba Recordings.

Melba Recording’s Richard Bonynge Edition so far consists of six compact discs, including five collaborations with Australia’s pre-eminent divas and the first classical Super Audio Compact Disc made in Australia.