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24.01.2022 Meet Andrew Collis! Andrew will be appearing in "La Clemenza di Tito" as Publio in April. A member of the Cologne Opera from 1993 to 2007, Andrew Collis has also performed with opera companies in Berlin, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Mannheim and Wiesbaden and in concerts in Bonn, Strasbourg, Stuttgart, and the recording of Zemlinsky's Der Zwerg in Cologne for EMI. Andrew’s international performances have included appearances at the Vienna Festival, Hong Kong Festiv...al, Perth Festival as soloist with the Prague Chamber Orchestra. He has appeared in lead roles for San Diego Opera and the Lyric Opera of Singapore. See Andrew as Publio in "La Clemenza di Tito" in April. Tickets at www.nationalopera.org.au/tito

24.01.2022 We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing company to enable both seasoned Australian singers and those at the beginning of their career to feel included I see our role as one of stewardship.- Peter Coleman-Wright AO Tickets and more information at www.nationalopera.org.au/figaro Read more at ... https://www.google.com//putting-a-new-spin-on-a-famou/amp/ See more

21.01.2022 Meet Peter Coleman-Wright AO our Artistic Director! Peter plays the vital role of Director for "La Clemenza di Tito. Peter brings this production to life in the Llewellyn Hall ANU. 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 M...ilan, La Fenice Venice, Netherlands Opera, Munich, Geneva, Paris, Bordeaux, Flanders and at the Aix-en Provence and Bregenz Festivals. In the United Kingdom he has been a frequent guest of the Royal Opera Covent Garden, English National Opera and Glyndebourne Festival. He has worked for the Aldeburgh Festival at the BBC Proms and with all the leading orchestras at London’s South Bank, Albert Hall, The Barbican, Bridgewater Hall and the Wigmore Halls. In North America he has sung at the Metropolitan Opera New York, New York City Opera, Houston, Santa Fe and Vancouver. He has sung extensively for Opera Australia and has worked with all the major symphony orchestras throughout all the principal Concert Halls. Peter was recognised as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2015 for distinguished service to the performing arts as an operatic baritone, as a mentor and role model for young singers, and through fundraising support for opera companies. See Peter's production of "La Clemenza di Tito" in April. Tickets at www.nationalopera.org.au/tito

19.01.2022 "...I have a dream in my mind of where this company can go..." -Artistic Director @Peter Coleman-Wright AO On 6 February 2020, National Opera held a formal launch event at the National Portrait Gallery. Today marks one year on from that date. We have experienced the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we remain resilient with two major productions, a master class weekend and two pocket operas in the works for 2021 with all Australian casts and creatives. Why not become a ...season member with National Opera Patrons & Friends?! https://nationalopera.org.au/supportus/patrons-and-friends/ National Opera provides opportunities for artists to develop and perform their craft in a supportive environment of professionalism, collaboration and inclusion.

13.01.2022 It’s almost show time for this talented cast! It’s been a wonderful collaboration with Peter Coleman-Wright AO (Director) and Ella Luhtasaari (Répétiteur). Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro); a Pocket Opera is showing for two performances only on Saturday 8 May at Wesley Uniting Church. Don’t miss out! Tickets and information at www.nationalopera.org.au/figaro ... Pictured L-R Colin Milner (Count) Erika Tolano (Countess) Brendan Palazzi (Antonio) Katrina Wiseman - Soprano (Susanna) Karyn Tisdell (Marcellina) Tristan Entwistle - Baritone (Figaro) Andrew Barrow Tenor (Basilio) Lily Ward (Barbarina) Michaella Edelstein - Soprano (Cherubino) Doug Emeras

10.01.2022 It’s showtime for Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)! Don’t worry you can still buy a ticket on the door at Wesley Uniting Church in Forrest. Shows are at 2pm and 6pm today only! For more information visit www.nationalopera.org.au/figaro

08.01.2022 ...But the highpoint was undoubtedly the bewigged Michaella Edelstein playing Cherubino, the pants role of the opera. Edelstein lit up the stage with her vivacity and her voice every time she came on as the silly boy who loves falling in love... - Helen Musa, City News Full article at https://citynews.com.au//improbable-pocket-mozart-com/amp/ We’ve bid farewell to Figaro and the wedding party. Make sure you don’t miss our next Pocket Opera Die Zauberflöte at the end of June!

08.01.2022 Meet Dane Andrew KwangLiang Lam, the conductor for National Opera's upcoming season of Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito at Llewellyn Hall ANU. The young Australian-Chinese conductor, Dane Lam, Principal Conductor of China’s Xi’an Symphony Orchestra, enjoys a career spanning three continents. With a particularly close relationship with London’s Opera Holland Park, he is equally at home in the theatre as on the concert platform. He was recently appointed Resident Conductor and Ass...Continue reading

07.01.2022 Episode four of The National Opera Podcast featuring "La Clemenza di Tito" costume designer Victoria "Fi" Hopkins and the Arena di Verona's 2013 production of Aida. Hosted by Andrew Barrow and recorded at Blumers Lawyers. Listen HERE https://nationalopera.org.au//national-opera-podcast-epis/