Brazilian tenor Atalla Ayan has quickly established himself as one of the most sought after tenors of his generation. In July of 2011, Ayan made a surprise debut with the Metropolitan Opera, singing five arias in the company’s opening Summer Concert in Central Park on less than 24 hours notice. Allan Kozinn of the New York … Continued
Since beginning his professional career in the Gale Edward’s production of Jerry Springer the Opera, at the Sydney Opera House, Daniel has been in demand as a performer for concert and theatre productions. In 2014 – 2016 Daniel toured in the international production of Les Misérables covering the role of Jean Valjean and playing it … Continued
Brett Favell holds the position of Associate Principal Trombone in the Opera Australia Orchestra having first joined the Orchestra in 2003. Brett started his musical studies at the age of twelve and under the tutelage of Arthur Middleton went on to complete a Bachelor of Music at Queensland Conservatorium of Music. From an early age … Continued
Victoria Chatterley holds the position of Tutti Horn in the Opera Australia Orchestra, first joining the Orchestra in 1994. Victoria started her musical studies at the age of twelve, and under the tutelage of Darryl Poulsen went on to complete a Bachelor of Music Performance at Western Australia Conservatorium of Music. Over the course of her … Continued
Virginia Blunt held the position of Tutti Violin in the Opera Australia Orchestra after first joining the Orchestra in 1987 following her return from studying and performing in London for 18 months. Over the course of her studies Virginia has achieved the following qualifications: ASCM, B.MUS with Merit from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, LRAM, … Continued
Huy-Nguyen Bui holds the position of Associate Concertmaster in the Opera Australia Orchestra. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, where he started studying violin aged six, Nguyen went on to study under Jan Tawroszewicz at the University of Canterbury when he was ten. Nguyen first joined the Orchestra in the position of tutti violin while studying for … Continued
Born in Tasmania, Sarah Jane completed her Bachelor of Music with Honours at Elder Conservatorium in South Australia in 2006. She joined the State Opera of South Australia Chorus in 2007, and was a John and Diana Ramsay Young Artist in 2014 and 2015. In 2016, she appeared as First Sprite in The Magic Flute … Continued
Until December 2024, Joshua Clarke held the position of Principal Trumpet and Section Leader in the Opera Australia Orchestra, having first joined the Orchestra in 2008. Starting his musical studies at the age of nine, Joshua, under the tutelage of Gordon Webb, Daniel Williams and Daniel Mendelow, went on to complete a Bachelor of Music … Continued
Hailed by the New York Times as a soprano of “gleaming sound, free and easy high notes, agile coloratura runs and lyrical grace,” Jessica Pratt is considered one of today’s foremost interpreters of some of bel canto’s most challenging repertoire. Since her European debut in 2007 as Lucia di Lammermoor, Ms Pratt’s schedule has included … Continued
“Tomas Dalton’s casting reminded this reviewer of one of his earliest experiences of “La Traviatia” by the Sutherland-Williamson Opera in 1965 when the already internationally acclaimed ex-pat Aussie Joan Sutherland brought an unknown Italian tenor to play Alfredo. His name – Luciano Pavarotti. Who knows what Tomas Dalton’s future holds?” (Alan Slade, J-Wire 2022) Tomas … Continued