"An exceptional and promising talent on the international career ladder." This is how a Russian journalist described the young mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine after a concert with works by French composers, which she gave in April 2010 in St. Petersburg. In 2003 she entered the Paris Conservatory in the class of Gerda Hartman … Continued
Armenian tenor Liparit Avetisyan has caught the attention of the operatic world as one of the most exciting young singers performing today. Currently the leading tenor soloist with the Armenian National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, he has been seen in several roles, including Alfredo in La Traviata and Don Jose in Carmen. He has … Continued
Aljin graduated from NIDA in 2006. He has worked as an actor both nationally and internationally in film, television, animation, theatre and voice-over sectors. He made his stage debut in the Melbourne Theatre Company and Belvoir seasons of The Sapphires in 2005 and reprised his role in their subsequent South Korean and London tours. … Continued
During his final year at the Fine Arts school of Gorizia (Italy), Marco showed a lively interest in filmmaking, especially for experimental and surreal cinema. He successively moved to the UK and graduated with First Class Honours in Film Studies at the University Of Wales, Lampeter. In 2007 Marco joined The London Film School to … Continued
Barbara Staffolani was born in Macerata (Italy). She began her career as a dancer, starting from a classical background and moving towards modern jazz dance. She later studied the Horton’s and Graham’s techniques with Milton Myers and Elsa Piperno; Modern Jazz with Jamie Rogers, Denice Weber, Daniel Tinazzi and Silvie Mougeolle and she constantly updated her professional … Continued
As an internationally accomplished artist, designer, architect, curator and creative director of flora&faunavisions, Leigh Sachwitz has carved a reputation through her multi-disciplinary, cross-platform productions in visual design both culturally and commercially. With work spanning across immersive experiences, exhibitions, music stages, theatre and opera performances, fashion shows and art installations, Leigh has characterised a unique style … Continued
Catherine Bouchier is a celebrated soprano from Sydney, Australia, who has captivated audiences with her powerful voice and dramatic stage presence. A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where she completed her Bachelor of Music and Diploma of Opera, Catherine has performed in opera, concerts, and recitals on stages across Australia and Europe. Catherine … Continued
Hugh Halliday began his professional life dancing as member of Sadlers Wells Opera, was later a staff director at English National Opera and also directed for Opera North in Leeds and for Granada Television. He first came to Australia in 1980 to stage the English National Opera production of Rossini’s Le Comte Ory for the … Continued
Alex Jennings is a three-time Olivier Award-winning TV, film and theatre actor with Olivier awards for Best Comedy Performance: Too Clever by Half (Old Vic), Best Actor: Peer Gynt (RSC) and Best Actor in a Musical: My Fair Lady (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). Theatre includes; For the National Theatre, Hansard, Hymn & Cocktail … Continued
Born and educated in Korea, Kwangchul Youn joined the ensemble of the Berlin State Opera in 1993, of which he was a member until 2004 and where he acquired many roles in his wide ranging repertoire. In recent years the much demanded bass sang at renowned opera houses across Europe and overseas, … Continued