Australian tenor and composer David Hobson is one of Australia's best known operatic and
. He has sung many roles for Opera Australia and both state and international opera companies, including his award-winning performances of Rodolfo (La Boheme) and the title role in Orphee.
Miss Bird Sings is the ultimate chanteuse! From Dita Von Teese, the Moulin Rouge, Marilyn Monroe and the ultimate diva Shirley Bassey to the showgirls of today Kylie Minogue, Beyonce, Rihanna and more, Miss Bird's song stylings have all the glamour and decadence of the Hollywood and Gatsby eras served up with an exciting contemporary edge.
Areas of speciality include Soloists. Dramatically suspended mid-air high above your guests or stylishly staged within the audience, Miss Bird Sings is one of Australia’s most experienced, engaging and sophisticated artists dressed to complement your event theme. Brilliant young Thai-American soprano Ariya Sawadivong is increasing demand for operatic and concert performances around the world.
Areas of speciality include Soloists. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Ariya graduated from the prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) in Philadelphia where she studied with Ruth Golden. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), where she studied voice with Dr. James Bumgardner. While at AVA, she performed many leading roles including the title roles in Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta and Janacek’s Kat’a Kabanova, Tatyana in Eugene Onegin, Despina in Cosi fan tutte, Suzel in L’amico Fritz, Woglinde and Wellgunde in Das Rheingold and Gilda in Rigoletto. Star of OperatunityOz and Spicks & Specks, Antoinette Halloran is one of Australia's most accomplished and best-loved sopranos. She performs regularly with all the major Australasian opera companies and symphony orchestras and appears frequently on national television and radio.
Areas of speciality include Soloists. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and recipient of an Honours Degree in Music from the University of Melbourne, Antoinette has appeared in many productions ranging from opera to musical theatre and cabaret. A former Brisbane bricklayer is now Australia's 'Pavarotti'. Rosario La Spina sings leading roles at La Scala, the Sydney Opera House and throughout North America. His most famous numbers include Nessun Dorma, La donna e mobile and O Sole Mio!
Areas of speciality include Soloists. Having gained first prize in the tenor competition held by L’Accademia di La Scala in 2000, Rosario embarked on the two-year Young Singers’ Course at La Scala, Milan, where he studied with Luciana Serra and Leyla Gencer. This culminated in his La Scala debut in Samson and Delilah, where he appeared with Placido Domingo and Olga Borodina. In 2002, Rosario won first prize in the Mario Del Monaco International Opera Competition and made his principal role debut at La Scala as Riccardo (Oberto) reprising the role in Genoa. The blonde bombshell of opera and music theatre, Taryn Fiebig toured nationally as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady – she also sings many leading roles for Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House and the State Theatre, Melbourne.
Areas of speciality include Soloists. Taryn won the Helpmann Award (Best Female Operatic Artist in a Featured Role) for her portrayal as Lucy in Bliss (which she sang in Sydney, Melbourne and at the Edinburgh Festival). While his music has been described as mesmerising and magical, Patrick truly makes the violin sing. People the world over have compared Patrick to Andre Rieu and established him as Australia’s answer to Andre Rieu.
Areas of speciality include Soloists. Patrick Roberts has been entertaining audiences for over 15 years. As a classically trained violinist he has transformed some of the much-loved classics into contemporary masterpieces. His shows capture and mesmerise audiences far and wide, bringing people to love his lyrical approach to popular music.