A former trombonist, he began studies in conducting in 2010 with Ennio Nicotra. He debuted in 2011 with the Antonio Vivaldi Orchestra, founded by himself. Lorenzo conducted symphonic concerts with the Milan Giuseppe Verdi Orchestra, Mexico State Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, and opera productions in Turin Teatro Regio, Warsaw Wielki Theatre and Madrid Teatro Real. … Continued
Born in Turin, Mariana studied foreign languages and literature. She also participated in the first Mediterranean arts Biennial in Barcelona and exhibited at Pitti Trend (Florence) as an emerging designer, beginning a long series of collaborations with prestigious companies in the fashion industry. These include collections of fabrics, footwear and clothing from Casadei, Max Mara, … Continued
Daniel Izzo began studying singing at the age of 17 but it was with dance that he entered the Opera de Marseille in 1984. He joined the ballet until 1991 and then the ballet theater from the Capitole de Toulouse until 1994. He participated in various lyric and choreographic productions throughout France until 2004. He … Continued
Originally from Beechworth in regional Victoria, Des graduated The Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Music Theatre in 2016. Since graduating Des has appeared on Neighbours as T-Bone, toured the educational musical Super Duper for Echelon and took part in the national tour of Grease the Arena Experience with … Continued
Molly Bugeja is an electrifying triple threat Artist who proudly hails from Dharug Land/Western Sydney. Molly trained at ‘A-live Performing Arts Centre’ and ‘Village Performing Arts Centre’ and is a graduating member of the prestigious TDP (Talent Development Project). Molly made her professional theatre debut in 2019, portraying Anybodys in the international touring production of West Side Story … Continued
Kristina McNamara is thrilled to be performing at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour again after appearing in Carmen in 2017. Recent highlights include performing at the Perth Fringe Festival as guest artist to Adrian Tamburini in his cabaret Grateful. Kristina performs in multiple retro bands including, MAMAMIA – A tribute to ABBA, Boogie Nights and … Continued
Keanu's training began in 2007 when he joined Brent Street School Of Performing Arts. In 2013, at the age of 16, Keanu made his Musical Theatre debut when he was cast in Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical as their youngest ensemble member, also understudying the lead role of Scott Hastings. Other musical … Continued
Originally from Newcastle NSW, Kathryn completed a Masters in Opera Performance in 2014 at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, after having completed a Bachelor of Music Studies in Classical Voice in 2012. Kathryn was described as ‘show stopping as a particularly languid Musetta’ in Opera New England’s 2014 production of La Bohème. Other roles include … Continued
Originally from country NSW, Nathan is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in Dance. His training spans many disciplines including RAD ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, world dance, tap, pas de deux, ballroom, and acrobatics. Nathan made his professional debut as Snowboy in Opera Australia’s production of West Side Story … Continued
Anna is a graduate of Sydney Conservatorium of Music. During her studies she was the winner of numerous scholarships and awards, including International Merit Scholarship, John Cassim Award for Music, Italian Opera Foundation Language Scholarship, Opera Auditions Committee and Joan Sutherland Society Study Grants. Opera Australia roles include Myrtale (Thaïs), Earth/Aunt Jean/Ms Hodges … Continued