IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Announces Five Finalists

IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Announces Five Finalists

Five emerging singers have moved on to the finals of the 2017 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competiton. They were selected last week from eleven semi-finalists who performed in heats held around the country, in New Zealand and in London. Damian Arnold (tenor, 25) from NSW, Filipe Manu (tenor, 24) from New Zealand, Daniel Carison (baritone,…

Patrick Burns Wins 2017 Hephzibah Tintner Conducting Fellowship

Patrick Burns Wins 2017 Hephzibah Tintner Conducting Fellowship

Patrick Burns, 33, has been chosen as the 2017 recipient of the $50,000 Hephzibah Tintner Conducting Fellowship. The Fellowship is awarded to an emerging conductor who will contribute to the cultural and artistic life of Australia. It provides training and mentorship opportunities for two years. The Fellow will take part in the conducting processes at…