Jonathan Summers was born in Melbourne, Australia. He came to London in 1974 to study with Otakar Kraus, making his debut in 1975 as Rigoletto with Kent Opera. He has since sung with all the major opera companies both in Britain and abroad. His debut with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, was in 1977 … Continued
A celebrated performer and the winner of five Green Room Awards, John Bolton Wood, who was awarded an AM for his services to Opera in 2009, was born in Sydney, and received his music education at the NSW Conservatorium of Music and the London Opera Centre. He made his UK debut at the Royal Opera … Continued
Scottish-born Australian tenor John Longmuir is renowned for his lyrical tone and effortless agility. A seasoned performer on both opera and concert stages, he has showcased his versatility across a wide range of roles. As a principal artist with Opera Australia, John has performed many of the company’s leading leggiero tenor roles, among them Almaviva … Continued
Soprano Jenny Liu completed a Bachelor of Music Performance and an Advanced Diploma of Opera at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. In each year from 2008-2011, she was awarded the highly prestigious Helen Myer Merit Scholarship. In 2014, Jenny put her studies on hold and made her professional debut with Opera Australia … Continued
South Korean tenor Ji-Min Park studied at Seoul National University with Professor Philip Kang and at the Vienna Conservatory with Professor Carolyn Hague. He joined the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House in 2007 and became a Principal Young Artist in the 2009-10 season. In the 2024/25 season, he returns to … Continued
Australian soprano Jane Ede has been praised as “show-stopping” and “a revelation.” She has maintained a longstanding relationship with Opera Australia, performing an extensive range of roles across many seasons. Recent engagements for the company include The Countess in Le nozze di Figaro, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, Musetta in La bohème, Belinda in Dido … Continued
Australian tenor Jason Wasley received a scholarship in 1991 to attend the Victorian College of the Arts Opera Studio in Melbourne. In 1993, Jason won the Herald-Sun Aria, which enabled him to further his studies in Europe. The following year he represented Australia in the finals of the Placido Domingo World Operalia Competition in Vienna. … Continued
Australian tenor James Egglestone is a dual Helpmann Award winner who has established himself as a versatile and distinguished performer with Australia’s major opera companies. James’ operatic repertoire ranges from Mozart and bel canto to Wagner and twentieth-century works. He has maintained a close association with Opera Australia, where his roles have included Pinkerton in … Continued
American tenor James Valenti has been hailed for having a voice of Italianate beauty, for his handsome stage presence, ardent singing and for his elegant musicianship in performances with the leading opera companies of the world. He studied at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia and made his professional debut at the age of … Continued
Jacqueline Mabardi was born in Brisbane beginning her career with Opera Queensland in their Choice Voices programme, singing Second Lady in The Magic Flute and solo concerts with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. She then based herself in Europe for several years; some her appearances included: soloist at the Shalyapin Music Festival in Kazan, Russia; Aida … Continued