Australian/American soprano Rachelle Durkin began her career in Australia, winning three of that country’s major vocal competitions: The Herald Sun Aria, The Marianne Mathy Scholarship and The Metropolitan Opera Award. Immediately following her successes, she flew to New York City where she was a recipient of the prestigious Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and was accepted … Continued
In the 2014-15 season Lyric Bass Paul Whelan performs the role of Daland Der Fliegende Höllander for Hawaii Opera Theatre, a role he debuted at New Zealand Opera last season, and revives the role of Giorgio I Puritani in concert for Victorian Opera, a role with which he previously had great success in a recent … Continued
Pelham Andrews is an acclaimed classical Bass singer, known for his vocal warmth and versatile characterisation. He has performed for major opera companies, orchestras and chamber ensembles in Australia, New Zealand and the UK in repertoire spanning from ancient music to contemporary compositions. Performing highlights include: Laurent (Romeo et Juliette), Raimondo (Lucia di Lammermoor), Banquo … Continued
Paulo Szot is one of the most acclaimed and versatile baritones in the world, having garnered international acclaim as an opera singer, an award winning musical theatre star, a consummate concert performer and an actor. Paulo Szot was born in São Paulo and raised in Ribeirão Pires, Brazil. He began his musical … Continued
Australian tenor Paul O’Neill has forged a compelling international career singing in opera houses and concert halls throughout Europe and Australasia. His 2021/2022 engagements included Alfredo (La traviata) for Opera Australia, Turiddu (Cavalleria rusticana) and Canio (Pagliacci) for West Australian Opera. In 2022/23, he sang Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly) for Opera Australia, Macduff (Macbeth) for State … Continued
Paolo Bordogna’s expansive baritone range and acting skills have made him one of the world’s best buffo interpreters of today. His repertory includes more than 50 roles (Dandini, Don Magnifico, Dulcamara, Belcore, Don Pasquale, Malatesta, Guglielmo, Don Alfonso, Figaro, Don Bartolo, Don Alvaro, Leporello, Figaro and Il Cont), ranging from baroque to contemporary repertory with a particular preference … Continued
Soprano Patricia Racette continues to set the standard in works both classic and new. Ms. Racette maintains strong relationships with the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera (where she is an alumna of the Merola Opera Program and a former Adler Fellow), Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, Washington National Opera, and … Continued
Nancy Fabiola Herrera is currently one of the most outstanding singers on the international opera circuit. Her quintessential performance of the lead in Carmen has taken her to theatres and festivals such as the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Royal Opera House in London, the Verona Arena, the San Sebastián Quincena Musical, the Terme … Continued
Australian soprano Nicole Car has established herself as one of the leading sopranos of her generation and has become a fixture at many of the top houses around the world. Often praised for her beautiful, rich timbre and her unique musicality, Nicole was recently made a Chevalier de l’ordre des arts et des lettres de … Continued
With an extensive career in theatre, film and television, Mitchell is one of Australia’s most prolific, versatile and awarded acting talents. From Shakespeare, Moliere, Williamson and O’Neill to musicals such as Avenue Q, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and The Mikado to AFI-nominated feature film and TV performances, Mitchell is … Continued