Boasting both a Cert IV in Performing Arts from ED5 and a Diploma in Dance from Queensland Dance School of Excellence, Kristian has spent the last ten years in the industry honing his skills as an artist whilst working alongside exceptional talent. Kristian made his musical theatre debut in Cats, playing the role of Macavity in the US (Really … Continued
Born in Sydney of Egyptian parents and brought up in Brussels, Simon Lobelson gained his Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney and completed his Opera Diploma with distinction at The Royal College of Music on scholarship under Roderick Earle, with further studies under Sir Donald McIntyre, and continued his … Continued
Acclaimed by The New York Times as “an outstanding actress, as well as a singer of extraordinary grace and finesse,” American soprano Corinne Winters sings her signature role of Violetta this season at Theater Basel, for her house debut in a new Daniel Kramer production, and in Melbourne, where she debuts with Opera Australia. She also returns … Continued
Bass-Baritone James Olds holds a Masters of Music in Performance from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. In 2016, James made his debut as a principal artist with Opera Australia performing the role of The Officer in Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and in 2018 will be performing the role of Sergeant … Continued
Tenor Michael Lapiña began his professional career in 1988 performing in musicals and touring extensively in Australia and Asia. Since 2008, Michael has been engaged with many of Australia’s leading opera houses to perform some of the most coveted tenor roles in the operatic repertoire. His roles have included Nemorino in Donizetti’s L’Elisir Damore, Cavaradossi … Continued
Nathan completed his Bachelor of Music at the Melba Conservatorium of Music in 2008, later completing his Master of Music (Opera Performance) in 2015 at the University of Melbourne in conjunction with Victorian Opera’s Developing Artist Program. He has won the National Liederfest, Australian Music Events’ Opera Scholar of the Year, the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic … Continued
Described as “gifted with a sumptuous timbre and impeccably disciplined”, Elena Gabouri “impresses with her athletic voice and an undeniable charisma” and easily identifiable as a verdian and wagnerian dramatic mezzo soprano. Her debut in Sydney in 2018 was critically acclaimed: “Having graced the international stage since 2012, mezzo-soprano Elena Gabouri makes her impressive Sydney … Continued
Background: Born Australia, Studied WAAPA, Wales International Academy of Voice(WIAV), Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust and Lisa Gasteen National Opera School. OA repertoire: Don Jose: Carmen Pinkerton: Madame Butterfly (Regional Tour) and Greats Opera Hits. Other Companies: Romeo: Romeo et Juliette & Don Jose: Carmen (Festival Opera, Napier, NZ). Vaudemont: Iolanta, Roderigo: Otello and Herr Cash, Der Schauspieldirektor (West Australian Opera). Tenor Solo: Verdi Requiem, (Zurich Opera and State Ballet, … Continued
Since graduating from Brent Street in 2015, Olivia has cemented herself as a true triple threat in the industry. Olivia was an original Australian cast member of Hamilton (Michael Cassel Group) and Pippin (Gordon Frost Organisation) covering the role of Berthe. Olivia’s credits include Velvet Rewired (Rix Management and Entertainment), West Side Story (Opera Australia/GWB … Continued
Tod has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages including the Emmys, Eurovision Song Competition, Melbourne Cup and the AFL Grand Final as well as many television programs in Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America. A former member of The Ten Tenors, he features on their ARIA-nominated platinum album Tenology. Tod performs … Continued