Erin Helyard has been acclaimed as an inspiring conductor, a virtuosic and expressive performer of the harpsichord and fortepiano, and a lucid scholar who is passionate about promoting discourse between musicology and performance. Erin graduated in harpsichord from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with the University Medal. He completed his Masters in fortepiano and a … Continued
Verity Hampson is a lighting and projection designer for theatre, dance, opera, film and television. Verity has worked with many of Australia’s leading directors and choreographers including Judy Davis, Jessica Arthur, Shari Sebbens, Leticia Caceres, Lee Lewis, Imara Savage, Sarah Goodes, Anne Louise Sarks, Anthea Williams, Gale Edwards, Kate Champion, Meryl Tankard, Stuart Maunder, Declan … Continued
Austrian-Spanish conductor Teresa Riveiro Böhm is establishing herself as an emerging force in the orchestral and operatic world. The winner of the Neeme-Järvi- Prize at the Gstaad Menuhin Festival in 2019, she has gained significant experience conducting orchestras and opera companies throughout Europe and Australia. The 23/24 season sees Riveiro Böhm make her Sydney Opera … Continued
After studies at VCA, the Australian National Academy of Music and New York’s Juilliard School, Michael joined the ensemble of the Hamburg State Opera. Freelance since 2005, he has performed principal roles in many major houses in Europe and the US, including Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, Berlin’s State Opera and Komische Oper, the Dresden Semperoper, … Continued
Ben was originally a construction worker from Newcastle who was dared to audition for the Conservatorium of Music by his mates. He subsequently won a scholarship and went on to train in Opera Voice – a twist of fate that changed his life trajectory forever. Stage roles include: Papageno in The Magic Flute; Sweeney Todd … Continued
Australian/British soprano Samantha Clarke is the winner of the 2019 Guildhall Gold Medal and prize winner in the 2019 Grange International Festival Singing Competition. Samantha studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, as a Sir John Fisher Foundation and Independent Opera Scholar, under the tutelage of Mary Plazas. Her operatic roles include: Helena and … Continued
in Arts and Voice, and he is a former Emerging Artist with New Zealand Opera and has since appeared regularly with the company in principal roles. In 2024/25 he returns to the Royal Opera House to sing Don Fernando Fidelio, and performs Count Monterone Rigoletto at Irish National Opera. Last season he made his debut … Continued
Sarah Giles is an award-winning opera and theatre director. Sarah has directed productions for Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company, State Theatre of South Australia, Malthouse Theatre, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Victorian Opera and Sydney Chamber Opera. In 2022, Sarah directed the acclaimed production of La Traviata for Opera Queensland, which transferred to State Opera of … Continued
Background: Born Australia, Studied L’École Nationale de Cirque de Montréal, Canada OA repertoire: Associate Circus Director and Choreographer: Orpheus and Eurydice Other Companies: Artist: I’Musici le boeuf sur la toit (Montreal Symphony Orchestra), Artist: Les Minutes Completement Cirque (Montréal Completement Cirque), Artist: DUMMY (GOP Varieté Theatre), Artist: Beyond, Carnival of the Animals, Humans, OPUS, En … Continued
Libby is a designer and choreographer and she is currently Head of Design at Circa. Libby works in diverse genres and forms. At the heart of her work is people and movement. Libby has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Visual Art from Queensland College of Art -Griffith University and an Associate Degree in … Continued