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Tonight marks the world premiere of a new Australian opera, The Drover’s Wife.We’re incredibly proud to see two Melba alumni at the heart of the production. Nina Korbe performs the role of Molly Johnson, alongside Shauntai Abdul-Rahman as Black Mary.Based on the iconic short story, the work has been reimagined by Leah Purcell AM, with music by George Palmer AM. Nina tells us, ‘I’m really looking forward to Australia being able to hear this incredible story.’The season runs at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre until 22 May, before travelling to Sydney with Opera Australia in August.Best wishes to Nina, Shauntai and the entire cast and crew for the season ahead.Nina was the recipient of the Indigenous Opera Scholarship and Ruskin Opera Scholarship in 2023 and 2024, and Shauntai held the Indigenous Opera Scholarship in 2014 and 2015.@ninakorbe @shauntai___ @atqpac @operaaustralia
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Tonight marks the world premiere of a new Australian opera, The Drover’s Wife. We’re incredibly proud to see two Melba alumni at the heart of the production. Nina Korbe performs the role of Molly Johnson, alongside Shauntai Abdul-Rahman as Black Mary. Based on the iconic short story, the work has been reimagined by Leah Purcell AM, with music by George Palmer AM. Nina tells us, ‘I’m really looking forward to Australia being able to hear this incredible story.’ The season runs at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre until 22 May, before travelling to Sydney with Opera Australia in August. Best wishes to Nina, Shauntai and the entire cast and crew for the season ahead. Nina was the recipient of the Indigenous Opera Scholarship and Ruskin Opera Scholarship in 2023 and 2024, and Shauntai held the Indigenous Opera Scholarship in 2014 and 2015. @ninakorbe @shauntai___ @atqpac @operaaustralia
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Sending all the toi toi tois to @stacey.alleaume and @tenorfilipemanu for opening night of @operaaustralia's production of La traviata.Stacey returns to the role of Violetta, alongside Filipe as Alfredo, in one of Verdi’s most loved operas.At Melbourne's Regent Theatre for a short time only — book your tickets via Opera Australia.Stacey was the recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship in 2010 and The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship in 2012. Filipe was the 2022 recipient of the Dame Heather Begg Memorial Award.Image: Jeff Busby
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Sending all the toi toi tois to @stacey.alleaume and @tenorfilipemanu for opening night of @operaaustralia 's production of La traviata. Stacey returns to the role of Violetta, alongside Filipe as Alfredo, in one of Verdi’s most loved operas. At Melbourne's Regent Theatre for a short time only — book your tickets via Opera Australia. Stacey was the recipient of the Ruskin Opera Scholarship in 2010 and The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship in 2012. Filipe was the 2022 recipient of the Dame Heather Begg Memorial Award. Image: Jeff Busby
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Melbas in Melbourne this week Tomorrow (7 May): An Evening of Opera: Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and more …Join Chloe James, Sophie Blades and Lachlan Higgins at Hamer Hall as they perform alongside @melbournesymphonyorchestra and the next generation of musicians from @melbourneyouthorchestras.Copy link: .au/performance/2026-side-by-side-melbourne-youth-orchestraSaturday 9 May: St Bart’sAn afternoon of popular arias and ensembles, featuring Devon Lake, Sophie Hamer and Aylish Ryan, accompanied by Zachary Hamilton-Russell.Copy link: /events/landing/1550398Don’t miss the chance to hear these talented artists perform some of your favourite arias!@itschloejames @sophieblades.sop @lachlanhigginsbaritone @devonlake_baritone @sophie_hamer @aylishryanmezzo @zachamiltonrussell @hilarywalkerphotography
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Melbas in Melbourne this week 🎶 Tomorrow (7 May): An Evening of Opera: Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and more … Join Chloe James, Sophie Blades and Lachlan Higgins at Hamer Hall as they perform alongside @melbournesymphonyorchestra and the next generation of musicians from @melbourneyouthorchestras . Copy link: .au/performance/2026-side-by-side-melbourne-youth-orchestra Saturday 9 May: St Bart’s An afternoon of popular arias and ensembles, featuring Devon Lake, Sophie Hamer and Aylish Ryan, accompanied by Zachary Hamilton-Russell. Copy link: /events/landing/1550398 Don’t miss the chance to hear these talented artists perform some of your favourite arias! @itschloejames @sophieblades.sop @lachlanhigginsbaritone @devonlake_baritone @sophie_hamer @aylishryanmezzo @zachamiltonrussell 📸 @hilarywalkerphotography
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UKARIA Chamberfest is back and this year marks a first, with Siobhan Stagg stepping in as the festival’s inaugural vocal curator.Set in the Adelaide Hills, the festival returns from 2–4 October with five concerts at UKARIA Cultural Centre. Siobhan’s program is already shaping up to be something special, blending vocal masterworks with chamber repertoire and contemporary works.Tickets are now on sale. Find out more by visiting @ukariaculturalcentre's page.@siobhanstagg#siobhanstagg #ukaria
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UKARIA Chamberfest is back and this year marks a first, with Siobhan Stagg stepping in as the festival’s inaugural vocal curator. Set in the Adelaide Hills, the festival returns from 2–4 October with five concerts at UKARIA Cultural Centre. Siobhan’s program is already shaping up to be something special, blending vocal masterworks with chamber repertoire and contemporary works. Tickets are now on sale. Find out more by visiting @ukariaculturalcentre 's page. @siobhanstagg #siobhanstagg #ukaria
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Join Sophie Blades, Lachlan Higgins and Chloe James as they perform with @melbournesymphonyorchestra and @melbourneyouthorchestras.This special concert brings together Melba Artists and the next generation of orchestral musicians for an evening of operatic favourites (think Puccini, Bizet and Mozart).Thursday 7 May at 7.30pmHamer HallTo book visit copy and paste the following link to your browser: .au/performance/2026-side-by-side-melbourne-youth-orchestra@sophieblades.sop @lachlanhigginsbaritone @itschloejames#melbaartists #mso #myo
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Join Sophie Blades, Lachlan Higgins and Chloe James as they perform with @melbournesymphonyorchestra and @melbourneyouthorchestras . This special concert brings together Melba Artists and the next generation of orchestral musicians for an evening of operatic favourites (think Puccini, Bizet and Mozart). Thursday 7 May at 7.30pm Hamer Hall To book visit copy and paste the following link to your browser: .au/performance/2026-side-by-side-melbourne-youth-orchestra @sophieblades.sop @lachlanhigginsbaritone @itschloejames #melbaartists #mso #myo
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Last month, we celebrated The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship.It was such a joy to welcome alumna Xenia Puskarz Thomas back to Melbourne and to hear her perform alongside her husband, David Belkovski (a very talented duo!). They were joined by Sophie Hamer for a truly stunning performance.The dedicated community has supported The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship for nearly four decades, with 31 artists benefiting from this special scholarship — an achievement well worth celebrating.Xenia held the scholarship in 2019, and Sophie is the current recipient.Images: David Ng@davidbelkovski @sophiehamersoprano#melbaalumni #melbaprogram #opera
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Last month, we celebrated The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship. It was such a joy to welcome alumna Xenia Puskarz Thomas back to Melbourne and to hear her perform alongside her husband, David Belkovski (a very talented duo!). They were joined by Sophie Hamer for a truly stunning performance. The dedicated community has supported The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship for nearly four decades, with 31 artists benefiting from this special scholarship — an achievement well worth celebrating. Xenia held the scholarship in 2019, and Sophie is the current recipient. Images: David Ng @davidbelkovski @sophiehamersoprano #melbaalumni #melbaprogram #opera
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In London tonight…Alumna @siobhanstagg returns to @wigmore_hall, joined by pianist Jonathan Ware.Their program explores the origins of life, spanning centuries of music from Hildegard of Bingen to Brett Dean.If you’re in London, don’t miss the chance to see Siobhan in this special concert. We hear there may be a few Melba alumni in the audience Find out more via copying the following link into your browser: .uk/whats-on/202603311930#siobhanstagg #wigmorehall #melbaalumni
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In London tonight… Alumna @siobhanstagg returns to @wigmore_hall , joined by pianist Jonathan Ware. Their program explores the origins of life, spanning centuries of music from Hildegard of Bingen to Brett Dean. If you’re in London, don’t miss the chance to see Siobhan in this special concert. We hear there may be a few Melba alumni in the audience 👀 Find out more via copying the following link into your browser: .uk/whats-on/202603311930 #siobhanstagg #wigmorehall #melbaalumni
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Our final video in the series introduces this year’s repetiteur, Zachary Hamilton-Russell.From chorister to pianist, Zachary reflects on his musical influences and his focus on building repertoire this year.Zac is the recipient of the Margaret Schofield Opera Scholarship and the Southey Shelmerdine Repetiteur Scholarship.@zachamiltonrussellmusic @zachamiltonrussellVideo: @jamesterrycollective#melbaartist #zacharyhamiltonrussell #melbaprogram #opera
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Our final video in the series introduces this year’s repetiteur, Zachary Hamilton-Russell. From chorister to pianist, Zachary reflects on his musical influences and his focus on building repertoire this year. Zac is the recipient of the Margaret Schofield Opera Scholarship and the Southey Shelmerdine Repetiteur Scholarship. @zachamiltonrussellmusic @zachamiltonrussell Video: @jamesterrycollective #melbaartist #zacharyhamiltonrussell #melbaprogram #opera
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A familiar face to some, our one and only Bass, Jack Bolton, takes centre stage. As it turns out, his interests extend well beyond the opera house. Watch to find out more!Jack is the recipient of the Ryman Healthcare Opera Scholarship, Annie McFarling Opera Scholarship and the John & Elizabeth Wright-Smith Scholarship.@jackboltonbassVideo: @jamesterrycollective#melbaartist #jackbolton #melbaprogram #opera
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A familiar face to some, our one and only Bass, Jack Bolton, takes centre stage. As it turns out, his interests extend well beyond the opera house. 🐝 Watch to find out more! Jack is the recipient of the Ryman Healthcare Opera Scholarship, Annie McFarling Opera Scholarship and the John & Elizabeth Wright-Smith Scholarship. @jackboltonbass Video: @jamesterrycollective #melbaartist #jackbolton #melbaprogram #opera
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We’re excited to collaborate with @melbournesymphonyorchestra for a special masterclass with legendary bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel.One of the most celebrated singers of our time, Bryn has wowed audiences on the world’s greatest opera stages for decades, earning Grammy Awards and acclaim for his incredible stage presence.Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness him in action as he works closely with Melba Artists. Tickets are selling fast – book now to secure your seat.Friday 20 November 20266.30pm at Iwaki AuditoriumFind out more via copying this link into your browser: .au/performance/2026-masterclass-with-bryn-terfel@bryn965#brynterfel #mso #masterclass #melbaprogram
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We’re excited to collaborate with @melbournesymphonyorchestra for a special masterclass with legendary bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel. One of the most celebrated singers of our time, Bryn has wowed audiences on the world’s greatest opera stages for decades, earning Grammy Awards and acclaim for his incredible stage presence. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness him in action as he works closely with Melba Artists. Tickets are selling fast – book now to secure your seat. Friday 20 November 2026 6.30pm at Iwaki Auditorium Find out more via copying this link into your browser: .au/performance/2026-masterclass-with-bryn-terfel @bryn965 #brynterfel #mso #masterclass #melbaprogram
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Our 'sopranos in the spotlight' continues this week …Perth-born Sophie Hamer tells us about the moment opera captured her heart, her European ambitions and what she’s working towards this year.Sophie is a recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship.@sophiehamersopranoVideo: @jamesterrycollective#melbaartist #sophiehamer #melbaprogram #opera
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Our 'sopranos in the spotlight' continues this week … Perth-born Sophie Hamer tells us about the moment opera captured her heart, her European ambitions and what she’s working towards this year. Sophie is a recipient of The Amelia Joscelyne Memorial Scholarship. @sophiehamersoprano Video: @jamesterrycollective #melbaartist #sophiehamer #melbaprogram #opera
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In just a few weeks, alumna @syrahtorii will be leaving for Germany to pursue the next chapter of her operatic career.Join us in wishing Syrah a warm bon voyage at a special farewell performance on Sunday 29 March in the beautiful surrounds of the Hammond Gallery at the @victorianartistssociety.Performing alongside Syrah are sopranos Lisette Bolton and Teresa Ingrilli, accompanied by @sharolynkimmorley. Following the performance there will be a reception, and an opportunity to contribute to Syrah’s Australian Cultural Fund campaign.To book copy the following link: /syrah-torii-farewell-fundraiserWe wish you well, Syrah, and look forward to receiving your updates from abroad!Syrah was the recipient of the Paulette Bisley Opera Scholarship and Eleanor Blakemore Opera Society Scholarship in 2024 and 2025.
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In just a few weeks, alumna @syrahtorii will be leaving for Germany to pursue the next chapter of her operatic career. Join us in wishing Syrah a warm bon voyage at a special farewell performance on Sunday 29 March in the beautiful surrounds of the Hammond Gallery at the @victorianartistssociety . Performing alongside Syrah are sopranos Lisette Bolton and Teresa Ingrilli, accompanied by @sharolynkimmorley . Following the performance there will be a reception, and an opportunity to contribute to Syrah’s Australian Cultural Fund campaign. To book copy the following link: /syrah-torii-farewell-fundraiser We wish you well, Syrah, and look forward to receiving your updates from abroad! Syrah was the recipient of the Paulette Bisley Opera Scholarship and Eleanor Blakemore Opera Society Scholarship in 2024 and 2025.
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