On 14 September 2025, Sydney audiences were treated to a vibrant afternoon of opera and musical theatre as mezzo-soprano Rebecca Hart returned from the United Kingdom for a special concert titled “Rebecca Hart & Friends.”

Hart, who left Sydney to pursue postgraduate studies at London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama and later completed her opera training at the Royal Academy of Music, reunited with local audiences during her brief visit home.

She was joined on stage by tenor Spencer Darby, soprano Amy Balales, and pianist Bradley Gilchrist. Together, the ensemble presented an engaging program featuring arias and duets from Mozart, Verdi, and Strauss, alongside beloved musical theatre classics including “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel, “Anthem” from Chess, and selections from West Side Story.

Hart last appeared in Sydney over Christmas, performing as a soloist in Handel’s Messiah at the Sydney Town Hall. Her 2025 concert offered audiences a rare opportunity to hear the rising opera talent before her return to the UK.