BALMY weather didn't keep the crowds away for Opera in the Alps on Saturday night, with more than 3000 people pouring into Beechworth for the show.
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Mark Vincent, Anna Voshege and James Morrison put on an incredible show, backed up by Guy Noble and the Opera Scholars Australia.
Despite the heat, organiser Graeme Wall said the night had been a great success.
“It was absolutely fantastic, a bit balmy in the end but supplemented by a lovely audience,” he said.
“The crowd was about what we had hoped for, particularly considering the artists we had.
“Bringing the three artists together was a highlight, particularly when they came together for One Day More from Les Miserables, it was a very stirring finish to the first half.”
Singapore-born soprano Shimona Rose was judged best of the Opera Scholars, with the audience and professional judges voting along the same lines for the first time.
Mr Wall said a number of activities to promote the concert throughout the week, including free lunchtime performances in Beechworth, had been beneficial to the event.
“We're thrilled with the participation we had throughout the week,” he said.
“Our Voices in the Twilight has become very popular, this year we had a full house so we were very pleased indeed.
“It's certainly made a lot of what we're doing with the Opera Scholars more accessible to the public.
“We're really thankful for the support we've had from the community.”