Eddie Muliaumaseali’i
A Helpmann Award-nominated performer, Eddie’s career spans over 35 years, showcasing his versatility in opera, music theatre, theatre, and television. His notable bass roles in the Wagnerian repertoire include Wotan in Das Rheingold, King Heinrich in Lohengrin and The Landgrave in Tannhäuser. Among his favourite roles are: the Commendatore/Leporello: Don Giovanni, Osmin: Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Sarastro: The Magic Flute, Raimondo: Lucia di Lammermoor, Porgy/Crown: Porgy and Bess and Joe: Show Boat. Eddie has collaborated with numerous esteemed institutions such as the Tiroler Landestheater in Austria under Brigitte Fassbaender, Opera Australia, Opera Queensland, Opera Victoria, Melbourne Opera, State Opera South Australia, Co-Opera, Mercury Theatre in New Zealand, Opera New Zealand, and various orchestras in both New Zealand and Australia. Eddie is set to become the individual with the most opera tours for Opera Australia in its 68-year history, with La Bohème marking his 13th tour. He is an original architect in the development of the educational workshops, which have become a vital component of the regional touring program.