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
Anne Kuhn, born in Karl-Marx-Stadt (Chemnitz), studied Applied Theatre Science in Giessen. She was assistant set designer to Beatrice Schultz, Klaus Grünberg and Wolfgang Gussmann – among others – and is now realising her own projects while working since 2008 regularly with set and lighting designer Klaus Grünberg. Anne … Continued
Ashleigh is a born performer who grew up in Queensland and trained in all facets of performing arts at Theatre and Dance. Upon graduating from full time training, Ashleigh embarked on a career that has seen her travel the world. She has performed for international audiences aboard world-class ships for Princess Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Lines, … Continued
Taras Berezhansky was born in Pavlograd, Ukraine. He graduated from the National Pedagogical University of Ukraine and National Music Academy of Ukraine. Taras is the prizewinner of the 10th Klaudia Taev Competition for Young Opera Singers (2nd Prize, 2017), after which his international career began to develop rapidly. During this time he sang: Sarastro (Die … Continued
Liam Headland is a bass hailing from Melbourne, Victoria. He studied Music Performance at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music under the tutelage of Carrie Barr. He has previously performed roles such as La descente d’Orphée aux enfers and Don Alfonso in Cosi Fan Tutte. The Magic Flute is Liam’s debut performance with Opera Australia He looks … Continued
Tenor Shanul Sharma, celebrated for his “dazzling fireworks” (The Age), “laser-like precision” (Limelight Magazine), “radiant high notes” (Opera Libera), and “resplendent clarity” (Sydney Morning Herald), has been described as “Gandhi reincarnate” (Oper! Magazin) and is recognised as the first Indian-born Australian to perform as a principal artist in an Australian opera (SBS News). Born in … Continued