German-born conductor Erina Yashima was the First Kapellmeister at the Komische Oper Berlin from 2022 to 2024 and has worked with many renowned ensembles, orchestras and opera companies worldwide. In the 24/25 season, she will make her debut with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg, Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, Münchner Symphoniker and in Japan with Nagoya Philharmonic … Continued
Hailed by the Irish Examiner as possessing “an imposing stage presence and a vivid range of colour and warmth of tone that compels attention,” Austrian-Australian tenor Gerard Schneider is acknowledged as a preeminent singer of opera, operetta and song. Having developed a strong international presence, Mr. Schneider has appeared throughout the world, including major debuts … Continued
Lisa joined the Opera Australia Orchestra in 2024 as Associate Principal Flute. She began her flute studies in the Uk, aged 10 and has not stopped since! Lisa studied with Clare Southworth at Chethams School of Music, then with Richard Davis for BMus at the Royal Northern College of Music, and postgraduate with Robert Winn … Continued
Alexandra (Lexie) Elvin is a double bassist from Brisbane. She studied with Phoebe Russell at the University of Queensland and graduated with a Bachelor of Music. She also holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from UQ. In 2024, Lexie was the double bass Fellow with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Throughout the program, her primary teacher and … Continued
Beverly started learning the violin at age seven, and is currently studying a Bachelor of Music (Performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music under the tutelage of Ole Böhn. She has been a semi-finalist and finalist in various state and national competitions, and was an award winner in the 2024 Singapore International Music Competition as … Continued
Sarah Zhu’s musical journey started at a young age on piano, before continuing on viola at age nine. As a violist Sarah has performed all across Australia as well as overseas. She was a Wesley Music Scholar in Canberra, where she grew up, and recently completed her Bachelor of Music (Performance) at Sydney Conservatorium, studying … Continued
Olivia Payne, Mezzo-Soprano, has a Bachelor of Music Performance (Classical Voice) and a Masters of Music Studies (Opera Performance) through the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She also attained an ATCL Diploma through Trinity College London. With the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Olivia performed the roles of La Libelulle (L’Enfant et les Sortilèges), Hermia (A Midsummer … Continued
Arabella Meleo (She/Her) is an Italian/Australian triple-threat based in Sydney. Arabella studied at the esteemed Brent Street Studios for 6 years, graduating from the Brent Street Academy, then staying on to complete her Diploma of Musical Theatre. During this time, Arabella starred in the popular Amazon Prime series ‘Dance Life’. Arabella’s professional credits so far … Continued
Nicholas Jachno is a Multidisciplinary Dance Artist from Canberra and is now based in Sydney. He attended The New Zealand School of Dance, Graduating with a Diploma in Dance Performance majoring in Contemporary. After Graduating Nicholas has been a part of Malia Johnston’s, Rushes, for the 2018 New Zealand Arts Festival, worked for Cadi McCarthy as a … Continued
Australian conductor Alexander Briger is one of Australia’s preeminent musicians and was honoured in the 2016 Australia Day Honours List as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for “distinguished services to the arts as a leading conductor.” Alexander founded the Australian World Orchestra in 2010, of which he is the Artistic Director and … Continued