We were delighted to learn that Western Australian composer and Tait Awardee, Kevin Penkin has composed an original score commissioned by Rio Tinto in 2016, to mark 50 years since Rio Tinto’s first contracted shipment of iron ore which departed Dampier for the Yawata Iron and Steel Company in Japan. Ahead of this milestone, thousands…
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Tait Awardee, James Guan is playing in the finals of the Intercollegiate Piano Competition
We are thrilled to confirm that 2016 Tait Awardee, James Guan, will be playing in London’s famous recital venue, Wigmore Hall tomorrow morning, competing as the Royal Academy of Music finalist in the Intercollegiate Piano Competition. You can watch him on live stream, for those Aussies playing along at home it will be tonight at…
Miranda Keys' debut at The Royal Opera House
Australian dramatic soprano and former Tait Awardee, Miranda Keys, is to make her Royal Opera House debut in the 2016/17 Season as Marianne and Noble Widow (Der Rosenkavalier) with the American diva, Renee Fleming, singing the Marschallin. Miranda came to international attention in 2007 when she was a finalist in the Cardiff Singer of…
Elena Xanthoudakis shines in Anna Bolena (Melbourne Opera)
We are thrilled to read this glowing review for Tait Awardee, Elena Xanthoudakis, who is singing the title role in Melbourne Opera’s production of Anna Bolena. Rob Holdsworth reviewed ‘Anna Bolena’ (Melbourne Opera) for Australian Book Review‘s Arts Update. The star of Melbourne Opera’s Anna Bolena is Elena Xanthoudakis, last seen as Mary Stuart in…
Jayson Gillham shows why he has the world at his fingertips | News Local
Lovely article from the Daily Telegraph about Tait Awardee, Jayson Gillham, and a stunning review for his City Recital Hall concert in Sydney on the 24th October. His tour now continues to Adelaide with the Adelaide Symphony and then ends with a sold-out recital at the Melbourne Recital Centre. CHILDHOOD piano lessons for brilliant young…
Herald Sun Aria winner Panayiota Kalatzis sweeps all before her | Herald Sun
We are thrilled to report that Tait Awardee, Panayiota Kalatzis, won the coveted 2016 Herald Sun Aria in Melbourne’s, Hamer Hall a few days ago. Panayiota was the 2014 recipient of the Australian International Opera Awards which gave her the funds to study at the Wales International Academy of Voice with Dennis O’Neill. SCINTILLATING soprano…
Who will be Limelight's Artists of the Year? You decide
Below is the link to vote for Limelight’s Artist of the Year. We are thrilled to see that Tait Awardees; Amy Dickson, saxophone & Jayson Gillham, piano, have been nominated. Amy was recently awarded the honour to be the Young Australian of the Year in the UK for 2016, the latest accolade in a quickly…
Elena Xanthoudakis to take on the Queen
The Australian soprano reflects on the challenges of singing Donizetti’s tragic Anna Bolena. While Anna Bolena is definitely on the larger end of the bel canto roles, it still requires great flexibility, as well as heft and drama where required. It is a great thrill to sing and while it is perhaps ‘heavier’ than some…
Jessica Cottis to conduct, Borodin's 'Prince Igor' for Chelsea Opera Group
Australian conductor, Jessica Cottis is to conduct Chelsea Opera Groups concert performance of Borodin’s masterpiece, ‘Prince Igor’ at London’s, Cadogan Hall on the 22nd of October. Famous for its soaring melodies and dances the opera is sadly rarely performed. The cast includes Australian baritone, Joshua Bloom. Saturday 22nd October 2016 at 6.30pm Prince Igor by Alexander Borodin…
Sally Law, violin – Tait Scholar 2016
We are delighted to announce that, Sally Law, a young violinist from Queensland, has been selected as the 2016 Tait Scholar at the Royal College of Music. The Tait Scholar Award is funded by the family of Julian Baring, and is one of our flagship scholarships for young Australians. The adopt a performer scheme allows…