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Roland Gridiger, CEO of Music & Opera Singers
Trust Limited is delighted to announce this year’s
successful singers who have made it through to the
Semi-Finals.
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“I gave the National Adjudicator, Anson
Austin OAM,
a simple brief” states Mr Gridiger, “to pick just ten of the
most talented young singers from around Australia regardless
of gender, voice type or where they come from and he has
done just that.” Mr Austin’s own singing career spanned
several decades and was launched after success in New
Zealand competitions. He has partnered some of the world's
leading artists, most notably Dame Joan Sutherland and Dame
Kiri te Kanawa, and is best known for his many performances
with Opera Australia. Since his 2004 farewell performance
as Alfredo in La Traviata, Mr Austin has become a
member of the Opera Australia Board.
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After Heats conducted in
Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne with local
adjudicators, Mr Austin has selected the following singers:
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Natalie Aroyan |
25 |
Soprano |
NSW |
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Emily Blanch |
23 |
Soprano |
VIC |
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Sarah Jones |
25 |
Soprano |
NSW |
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Michael Lampard |
21 |
Baritone |
TAS |
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Laurence Meikle |
24 |
Baritone |
VIC |
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Mary-Jean O'Doherty |
25 |
Soprano |
NSW |
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Lauren Oldham |
23 |
Soprano |
VIC |
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Margaret Plummer |
25 |
Mezzo-Soprano |
NSW |
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Helen Sherman |
25 |
Mezzo-Soprano |
NSW |
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Victoria Wallace |
25 |
Mezzo-Soprano |
NSW |
In a programme of opera,
oratorio and lieder, these budding stars will perform in
concert at North Sydney's Independent Theatre on Thursday
30th August at 7pm, with Greg Lenthen as compere.
Accompanying the singers will
be internationally renowned pianist and vocal coach David
Harper, who has appeared as associate artist with many world
stars in recital and concert, but places great importance on
encouraging and working with emerging talent.
Additional entertainment will
be provided after interval by Simon Tedeschi. Described by
pianist Leslie Howard as one of the finest musicians of his
generation worldwide, Simon is currently based in the USA,
with the support of the Australian Elizabethan Theatre
Trust.
Patrons interested in
encouraging the next generation of singers to 'carry the
torch' for Australian culture can book on 9955 6455. Here is
value for money with excitement added to good entertainment;
the names of the five singers who will perform in November
with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra under Richard
Bonynge will be announced at the conclusion of this concert!
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