Anthony Barnhill

Anthony is a versatile Australian conductor, pianist, and composer. His performances have been described as ‘sensitive and intelligent’ (ArtsHub) and displaying ‘incredible showmanship’ (Tina Arena). For the international tour of West Side Story (Opera Australia/GWB entertainment/BB Group), Anthony conducted performances at renowned opera houses around the world, including the Berlin State Opera and Sydney Opera House. His involvement with the show continued, music supervising the 2021 Perth and Brisbane seasons.

As Musical Director for Australian International Productions, Anthony led concert performances in twelve cities throughout China. His other musical theatre credits include Evita (Opera Australia/Gordon Frost Organisation), Oklahoma! (The Production Company) and Chicago (Gordon Frost Organisation). Anthony has performed with a range of artists including US popstar Mario, Anthony Warlow, James Morrison, Lea Salonga and Dame Edna Everage. His other work spans the Victorian State Schools Spectacular, Opera Scholars Australia, and as Composer in Residence for Creative Innovation Global 2017-2019. Anthony achieved Monash University’s highest performance result in each year of study. In 2017, he was recipient of the prestigious Rob Guest Endowment Musician Award.