Italian tenor Riccardo Massi has rapidly achieved international recognition as one of the most exciting and accomplished interpreters of the Italian spinto repertoire, earning accolades worldwide for his interpretations of Puccini's and Verdi's heroes. In the 2015/16 season Massi returned to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London as Cavaradossi alongside … Continued
Richard Anderson was born in Sydney. He commenced musical training in voice and organ at St. Andrew’s Cathedral School and studied organ at the Sydney Conservatorium before moving to Canberra to further his voice studies at the Canberra School of Music. Richard joined the Moffatt Oxenbould Young Artists’ Development Program at Opera Australia in 2003 … Continued
Peter Coleman-Wright is widely considered one of the most versatile singers in the world today, equally home in opera, concert and recital. His extensive and varied repertoire has taken him to many of the worlds greatest Opera Companies and Concert Halls. He has sung throughout Europe at La Scala Milan, La Fenice Venice, Netherlands Opera, … Continued
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, performing in leading opera houses and concert halls across Europe and Australasia. With Opera Australia, he has performed Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly), Alfredo (La traviata), Rodolfo (La bohème), Narraboth (Salome), and The Duke (Rigoletto). He also featured in the company’s Verdi Gala concerts alongside Nicole Car … 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