Born and raised in Sydney, Ben started studying violin with Yasuki Nakamura at the age of four, completing his studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with Christopher Kimber. After a couple of years freelancing in the United Kingdom, in 2000 he successfully auditioned for a Tutti First Violin job in the Orquesta Sinfonica de … Continued
“It was velvety-voiced Ashlyn Tymms’ poised, deeply-felt ‘Midnight Song’ that lifted us into another realm altogether.” Mahler Symphony No. 3, Limelight Magazine, 3.12.22 In 2024, Ashlyn Tymms sang Ježibaba in Rusalka and Dido in Dido and Aeneas for West Australian Opera and Fanny Price in Mansfield Park for New Zealand Opera. She took the alto … Continued
Tom Hamilton is a versatile company member of the Chorus Ensemble and has sung with OA since 1998. Prior to this he was Young Artist with VSO and a Chorister with LOQ after studying voice at Qld. Conservatorium. Roles performed and understudied include Mozart’s Figaro, Leporello, Papageno; Puccini’s Marcello, Sharpless, Bonzo, Sacraistano, Sciarrone, Alcindoro; Donizetti’s … Continued
Background Born, Australia. Bachelor of Music from the University of Melbourne. Graduate Diploma in Music from the Victorian College of the Arts. Awarded the Armstead Singing Scholarship in 1984; State Finalist in the ABC Instrumental and Vocal Competition in 1985; Artist in Residence, Castlemaine, Victoria in 1986 OA repertoire Chorus Soloist/Cretan Woman: Idomeneo, Lady Artist: … Continued
Background: Born in Korea. Bachelor of Music, 2000, Seoul Jang-Shin University, Seoul. Full time chorus member of Opera Australia since 2007 OA repertoire: Porter: Manon, Parpignol: La bohème, Chinese Merchant: Lakmé Other Companies: Opera Gala: Duke: Rigoletto (Seoul Jang-Shin University); member of Korean 3 Tenors (concerts at Sydney Opera House, Sydney Town Hall, Willoughby Town Hall, … Continued
Background: Born, Australia. Music Masters from Queensland Conservatorium. Emerging Artist with NZ Opera 2005. Joined full-time Opera Australia Chorus, 2008 OA repertoire: Customs Sergeant: La Bohème, Commissioner: Madama Butterfly, Peasant: Pagliacci, Junkman/Señor: Candide, Neighbour/Asylum Doctor: Bliss Other Companies: Baritone Soloist: Seven Deadly Sins (Opéra de Lyon); Wagner: Faust; Priest/Armoured Man: The Magic Flute; Douphol:La Traviata; … Continued
Background: Born, Australia. Studied at University of Sydney – has a Bachelor Degree in Arts, with Honours in Music, and a Diploma in Education. Studies voice with Anna Connolly OA repertoire: Sylviane: The Merry Widow, Kate Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly, Bridesmaid 1 and 2 in The Marriage of Figaro, Orphan 2 in Der Rosenkavalier, Flight … Continued
Background Born, China. Studied at Shanghai Conservatorium of Music, China and Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Australia, obtained BA (Music), Grad Dip. Mus. (Perf.). From 1982-1993, taught singing at Faculty of Music, Hebei Teachers’ University in China, During 1994-996, won Second Prize and Highly Commended Prize at McDonald’s Open Singing Competitions for Mezzo-soprano. Joined Opera Australia … Continued
Background: Born, Australia. Graduated with Bachelor of Music (2000), Diploma of Opera (2003), Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Finalist ABC Young Performers’ Award, Winner German Operatic Award (2007), Winner Mietta Song Recital Award (2003). Member of full time chorus since 2005. OA repertoire: Catherine: Sound Garden (Schools Company), First Handmaiden: Turandot, Gianetta: Gondoliers, Annina: La Traviata, … Continued