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
Australian Tenor Matthew Reardon is a graduate of The Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts, the Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust and the International Academy of Voice in Cardiff, Wales. Matthew debuted in Deborah Cheetham’s First Nations Opera, Pecan Summer. Other professional engagements include Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly and Don Jose in Carmen for Opera … 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