Young Artists
YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM
West Australian Opera’s Young Artist Program aims to prepare developing voices for the next stage of their careers. For some, like Charles Mellor, Stuart Laing and Duncan Rock, the program has helped them gain entrance to London’s prestigious Guildhall School of Music.
For others, such as Katja Webb, Roberto Abate and Sitiveni Talei, it has given them confidence and experience to win major competitions and participate in international opera programs. Former Young Artists making their careers on the world stage include Rachelle Durkin, Paul O’Neill and Emma Matthews.
Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist
Lucy Mervik - Soprano |
Bendat Scholar
Caitlin Cassidy - Mezzo Soprano |
Young Artist
Sarah Guilmartin - Soprano |
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Young Artist
Harriet Marshall - Soprano |
Young Artist
Bernadette Lucarnus - Mezzo Soprano |
Young Artist
David Costello - Baritone |
Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists are generously supported by Principal Partner Wesfarmers.
The Bendat Scholarship is generously provided by the Bendat Family.
The West Australian Opera Young Artist program receives support from Wesfarmers Arts, The Society of WA Opera Lovers Inc, Bel Canto Fund and McCusker Charitable Foundation.
YOUNG ARTIST ALUMNI
Ileana Rinaldi, Fiona Campbell and Jennifer Barrington, along with current Young Artist, Harriet Marshall form part of the maids ensemble in Elektra, with Bernadette Lucarnus, Lucy Mervik and Ryan Sharp also forming part of the principal ensemble.
Sara Macliver returns to perform the role of Leïla in the Opera in the Park production of Pearlfishers. Sarah-Janet Brittenden will perform the role of Alisa in Lucia di Lammermoor. James Clayton performs Enrico (Lucia), Sharpless (Butterfly) and Orest’s Tutor (Elektra).