Adele Johnston

Sydney born artiste, Adele, graduate of Ensemble Studios in 1981 commenced her performing career in theatre and musicals prior to being awarded Runner-Up Melbourne Herald Sun Aria 1991, Winner Mietta’s Song Recital Award 1997 enabling her classical studies overseas leading to future Australian engagements.

Opera Australia roles include: Marianne Leitmetzerin: Der Rosenkavalier, Marcellina: Le Nozze di Figaro, Public Opinion: Orpheus in the Underworld, Strolling Player: Death in Venice, Mrs Pearce/Higgins: My Fair Lady, Cousin Hebe: HMS Pinafore, Katisha: Mikado (OA/Opera Queensland) Berta: Barber of Seville (OQ).

Other numerous musical engagement highlights include: A Little Night Music (STC/MTC), Follies in Concert, Jerry Springer the Opera, Operetta Cushion Concerts (SOH); Nimue: Camelot (Richard Harris)

Performances with Sydney Festival, Brisbane Festival, Barossa Music Festival, Musica Viva, AFCM, SBS Youth Orchestra, Mozart Society, Ku-ring-gai Virtuosi, ABC Classic FM, 2MBS FM, Australia House – London, Abbaye du Royaumont –France.

Recordings include Wagner & Korngold Lieder, Australian Cast Recordings/DVD – La Cage aux Folles, Love Never Dies