Elisa graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) from the Australian Institute of Music in 2009, where she held a vocal scholarship. Upon graduating she was cast in the role of Nessarose in the Sydney season of Wicked (GFO), making her professional debut. Following the successful Australian tour of Wicked, Elisa went on to perform … Continued
Australian conductor Paul Fitzsimon has been Chorus Master at Opera Australia since 2019, and has worked as repetituer and conductor with the company since 2012, most recently conducting performances of La Boheme and Don Giovanni at the Sydney Opera House. He was Assistant Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2008/09 and has conducted most … Continued
Internationally regarded for his interpretations of Schubert lieder and solo works of J.S Bach, ARIA Award-nominated baritone David Greco has sung on some of the finest stages across Europe and appeared in celebrated opera festivals including Festival d’Aix-en-Provence and Glyndebourne Festival Opera. In 2014 he became the first Australian appointed a position with the Sistine … Continued
Making his musical theatre debut at the age of 18, Xander Ellis has appeared in a number of hit musicals including Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Grease, Wicked and Rock of Ages in which he played the role of Joey Primo. Xander studied dance at Brent Street Studios where he honed his prodigious skills, particularly in tap. … Continued
Since winning in 2004 prize at Francisco Vinas International Competition in Barcelona and two prizes at Placido Domingo’s Operalia Competition in Los Angeles, Dmitry Korchak has continued to delight audiences worldwide in some of the most celebrated venues, playing some of the greatest leading operatic roles and collaborating with renowned conductors and orchestras. … Continued
Born in Melbourne, Glen is a graduate of The Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School. He also trained in musical theatre and dance at Centrestage Performing Arts School with Leanne and Ian White in Brunswick. Glen’s previous credits with Opera Australia include South Pacific (Australian tour) and Can Can. Other professional … Continued
Todd Keys was first noticed as a finalist in the 2006 ABC television series Operatunity Oz and he has since performed in Opera Australia productions including The Pirates of Penzance and My Fair Lady. Between 2006 and 2010 he sang in Christmas concerts at Sydney Opera House. In 2009 Todd performed in … Continued
Australian-born Simone Young is internationally recognised as one of the leading conductors of her generation. From 2005-2015 she was General Manager and Music Director of the Hamburg State Opera and Music Director of the Philharmonic State Orchestra Hamburg, where she conducted repertoire ranging from Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Wagner and Strauss, to Hindemith, Britten and Henze. … Continued
Jim Atkins has had a long career in audio production, incorporating sound engineering and sound design. Recent work has included design and operation for Victorian Opera’s trilogy of Sondheim musicals (Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd), as well as sound design for the 2013 Opera Australia Ring Cycle. Other productions include: Mazda … Continued
Gerry Connolly is an accomplished Australian comedian, actor, impressionist and pianist best known for his satirical caricatures of public figures. Anything Goes sees his return to the Frost fold since his hilarious portrayal of Marcus Lycus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. For half the reign of … Continued