Aussie mezzo-soprano Indyana Schneider studied a BA in Music at Magdalen College, Oxford University, before moving to Vienna to join the Wiener Staatsoper Akademie in 2019. During the pandemic, she completed an MA Oper with High Distinction at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien in Hannover. Earlier this season, Indyana sang the title role in Carmen with … Continued
Caitlin Hulcup made her European debut at the Wiener Staatsoper as Enriquetta (I Puritani) having won Opera Foundation Australia’s Vienna State Opera Award. She went on to establish her career at leading opera houses internationally, including Royal Opera House London, the Bolshoi Theatre Moscow, Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, Theatre an der Wien, Theatre des Champs Elysees, … Continued
David is an award-winning composer, video and sound designer for theatre, dance, opera, installation and film. David’s recent theatre credits include the role of video designer for the ground-breaking productions of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde, and The Picture Of Dorian Gray for Sydney Theatre Company for which he won a Sydney Theatre … Continued
Helen Sherman has represented Australia at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition and at the Francisco Viñas International Singing Competition. She was nominated for a Helpmann Award (Best Female Performer in an Opera) for her portrayal of Poppea in L’incoronazione di Poppea for Pinchgut Opera. Recent appearances include Flora in La traviata (Royal … Continued
Countertenor Christopher Lowrey is considered “one of the operatic countertenors of our day, excelling dramatically and vocally, with clear, ringing and flexible tone” (Bachtrack, Sandra Bowdler). From the United States, and inflected by many years in the UK, he balances the best elements of these diverse traditions, merging directness of expression and beauty of tone … Continued
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 Mingay is an actor and singer from Newcastle who was originally a construction worker before a dare from his mates led him to audition for the Conservatorium of Music. He won a scholarship and went on to train in classical voice, changing the trajectory of his life forever. His opera credits include Papageno in … Continued