2011 SEASON LAUNCH
15-Sep-2011
Over the past 48 years, Opera Foundation Australia has helped more than 200 young operatic talents achieve their dreams thanks to the ceaseless generosity of its donors and supporters. This year’s portfolio of awards and scholarships were announced at Opera Foundation Australia’s 2011 Season Launch, which took place at the Paspaley Boutique in Martin Place in May. ..
CAMERON MENZIES - WINNER OF THE 2011 BERLIN NEW MUSIC OPERA AWARD
15-Sep-2011
With a miniscule budget of $2,500, Cameron Menzies designed and stitched each and every costume worn in this year’s production of Orpheus in the Underworld at The National Theatre in Melbourne. His costumes demonstrate the versatility required of opera directors today, and the attention to detail that takes place behind-the-scenes of every production. It also sums up Cameron&..
CLARISSA SPATA – WINNER OF THE 2011 LADY FAIRFAX NEW YORK SCHOLARSHIP
15-Sep-2011
On 24th July 2011, Clarissa Spata, soprano from New South Wales won the very prestigious Lady Fairfax New York Scholarship. In a gracious acceptance speech, Clarissa thanked the other five finalists from the bottom of her heart, encouraging them to keep their heads held high in “one of the hardest professions in the world”. “I’d like to dedicate this a..
PHILANTHROPY APPOINTMENT
15-Sep-2011
Opera Foundation Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Kerry Jones to the position of Philanthropy Director. Kerry and her team will be developing a program to enhance the funding for the Foundation, with an objective of growing the current supporter base. These funds will ensure the sustainability of the Foundation, and opera in Australia, allowing the Foundation to ..
2011 DIARY
01-Jan-2011
Save the following dates in your calendar: Sunday 24th July 2011: Lady Fairfax New York Scholarship Finals Concert Sunday 23rd October 2011: German Opera Scholarship Finals Concert Thursday 17th November 2011: Donor/Sponsor Soiree at 'Fairwater' We look forward to seeing you all again at our events in 2011 MEMBERSHIP Become a member and support the young Artists..
BRENDAN CARMODY ACCEPTS THE BERLIN NEW MUSIC OPERA AWARD
01-Jan-2011
Conductors, Directors, Designers and Repetiteurs make an invaluable contribution to the world of opera. Yet because they often work behind-the-scenes, they rarely get to bask in the limelight. To celebrate the contribution of non-singers, Opera Foundation Australia has introduced an important new scholarship: the Berlin New Music Opera Award. Last year, Brendan Carmody became..
JEWELLERY BY YESER
01-Jan-2011
In 2010, our young female stars were dressed in spectacular Jewellery by Yeser. Yeser has been so impressed with the Foundation’s work in supporting young opera stars, the boutique jeweller is now donating 10% of all sale proceeds to Opera Foundation supporters to Opera Foundation Australia. If you’re looking for the perfect Birthday or Anniversary gift, and..
MEET CAROLINE WENBORNE – OPERA’S RISING STAR
01-Jan-2011
Imagine learning not one but two major opera roles in less than one week, then having to perform these roles n the stage at the Vienna State Opera. This was the challenge Caroline Wenborne faced after winning the Vienna State Opera Scholarship. In 2007, after traveling to Austria to embark on her studies, Caroline was offered her first major role at Vienna State Opera with..
OPERA FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA’S 2010 SEASON LAUNCH
01-Jan-2011
On the 5th May 2011, Opera Foundation Australia will host the second Season Launch of the Foundation’s Awards & Scholarship Portfolio at Paspaley Boutique in Martin Place, Sydney. In 2010, Opera Foundation Australia kicked off its 2010 Season Launch at the Paspaley Boutique on 23rd June, in a sublime night of delicious food, free-flowing champagne and exquisite pearls. ..
