Therefore, he enjoys returning to Jamberoo to perform whenever his schedule permits.

“That’s why I continue helping the CWA – that commitment they have,” he said.

“They don’t think; they just do, they just give.”

Jamberoo Country Women’s Association will present their annual ‘Opera in the Valley’ on November 5 in the Jamberoo School of Arts.

Carbó will return to perform. 

Carbó sang in the inaugural Jamberoo opera in 1997 and was the main attraction at the Jamberoo event for many years. 

He was invited to perform at the initial Jamberoo show by a colleague, Karen Cummings, who also performed at the first concert. 

“I would have been 29, 30 years old,” Carbó said of the inaugural concert.

“I just remember the enthusiasm of the audience and the beautiful acoustics of the hall. It’s very singer-friendly.

“It was a phenomenal thing to be part of.”

The Sydney-based performer is currently in Australia preparing some roles for Opera Australia. 

“I’ve been overseas quite often the past few years,” he said.

“Since 2005-06 it’s been difficult to coincide (with the Jamberoo concert).

“This year it’s aligned that I can, which is fabulous.”

The Australian baritone was born in Argentina of Spanish and Italian descent, and moved with his family to Australia at an early age. 

Carbó regularly tours throughout the world. 

His debut with Opera Australia was in 2002 where he was engaged for the title role in Il Barbiere di Sivigha. 

In 2017, he will sing Germont (La traviata), Alfio (Cavalleria Rusticana) and Tonio (Pagliacci) for Opera Australia.

The Jamberoo opera event is again under the direction of Glenn Amer, a well-known artist and musician who has co-ordinated the opera for many years. 

Joining Carbó and Amer are three young singers and opera stars of tomorrow.

Soprano Lucy Bailes is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. 

Mezzo Soprano Barbara Jin studied at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in China. 

Tenor Michael Butchard studied opera at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Carbó said performing alongside younger singers was mutually beneficial. 

“There’s some really good singers among the young crop, so it’s nice to share the boards with them,” he said.

“This way they learn from me, but I also learn from them. That’s the best way to be.”

Tickets are $50 which includes wine and cheese at interval and a traditional CWA supper after the performance. 

Tickets are available at Elders Real Estate, Jamberoo on 4236 0891 and the Kiama Visitors’ Centre on 4232 3322.