Kate Golla

Kate studied piano accompaniment at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and subsequently worked in Australia as a pianist and repetiteur. In 2006 she was appointed Assistant Chorus Master at Opera Australia after which she joined the music staff. Kate relocated to London in 2014, where she worked at English National Opera for several seasons. She … Continued

Anna Skryleva

Conductor, composer, pianist, and synesthete, Anna Skryleva was awarded the prestigious Opus Klassik Award in 2024 and has garnered international attention for her profound musical work. As a composing conductor, she is passionately dedicated to expanding the orchestral and opera repertoire. Her rediscovery and world premiere of Eugen Engel’s opera Grete Minde in 2022 caused … Continued

Maria Teresa Leva

Born in Reggio Calabria, graduated with honours from the Conservatory in her hometown. In 2014, she won the ‘Ottavio Ziino’ International Singing Competition in Rome and the same year she debuted the roles of Mimì in La bohème and Micaela in Carmen at Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa. The roles of her repoertoire include Cio … Continued

Vittoria Yeo

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Vittoria Yeo is celebrated for her versatility and dramatic presence, establishing herself as one of the leading sopranos of her generation. She began her musical studies in her hometown, graduating with a degree in Vocal Performance from Seokyeong University. She continued her training in Italy, earning a diploma in Vocal … Continued

Robert Watson

The internationally celebrated American tenor Robert Watson is featured in several major debuts during the 2024/25 season: making his house debut at the Opéra de Lyon as Tambourmajor in Wozzeck, debuting his role as Parsifal at the Aalto-Theater Essen, performing as Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly at his house debut with Vancouver Opera, and making his … Continued

Oreste Cosimo

A member of Accademia del Teatro alla Scala in Milan, he could take part at La Scala to the productions of La traviata, Nabucco and Hänsel und Gretel, working with some of the world leading conductors as Antonio Pappano and Daniel Barendoim. He studied piano and then he devoted himself to singing, graduating with honors … Continued

Rebecca Nash

Lauded by the Seattle Times as a “passionate singing actor with a voice of considerable heft and power” and for her “fearless, thrilling high notes,” this season Rebecca Nash returns to the Metropolitan Opera as the Färberin in Die Frau ohne Schatten, to Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe for further performances of Abigaille in Nabucco and to … Continued

Gemma Nha

Korean-Australian soprano Gemma Nha is a soloist in Volksoper Wien’s ensemble. This season, she performed as Maria West Side Story, Pamina Die Zauberflöte, Adele Die Fledermaus, Susanna Le nozze di Figaro, and Wendla Spring Awakening. Gemma’s repertoire ranges from Mozart to contemporary musical theatre, with roles including Barbarina Le nozze di Figaro (Lyric Opera of … Continued

Marg Horwell

Awards: Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play and Olivier Award For Best Costume Design for The Picture of Dorian Grey. Tony Nomination for Best Scenic Design of a Play for The Picture of Dorian Grey. OA Repertoire: Breaking the Waves Other Companies: The Seagull, Avalanche; A Love Story (Barbican) My Brilliant Career, … Continued

Michael Sumuel

In the 24/25 season, American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel, lauded as having “vocals that are smooth and ingratiating” (Daily Camera) will return to the Metropolitan Opera to sing the title role in Le nozze di Figaro, sing his first performances of Porgy in Porgy and Bess with Washington National Opera, and Sharpless in Madama Butterfly with … Continued