The semi-finalists in the 2019 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition will gather to vie for a place in the finals, with pianist Simon Tedeschi joining the line-up as guest artist, performing a surprise repertoire that he will introduce from the stage. The 11 semi-finalists are sopranos Bianca Bacchiella (QLD), Josi Ann Ellem (NSW), Clare Hood (NZ) and Chloe…
The Apollo Opera Collective presents Handel’s Radamisto. Under the musical direction of Keiren Brandt Sawdy, the production features the rising singers of Sydney’s opera world. These performances will be accompanied by the Orchestra of the Sydney Baroque Music Festival, comprising some of Australia’s best young historically informed instrumentalists. The Apollo Opera Collective is an exciting young…
Millennial Opera is a cabaret-style show presented as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival. Featuring some of opera’s greatest arias and duets, with lyrics rewritten to reflect modern themes it will be performed by some of Sydney’s best young opera singers. Its writer, Allison Tyra says “I love the beautiful music of opera, but constantly…