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Last Updated - 2 February 2008   

OPERA FINALE

Opera Finale

15 December 2007, 3.00pm
at BMW Edge, Federation Square

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2008 German-Australian Opera Grant Prizes

1st prize: The first prize winner will become part of the professional ensemble at the Hessisches Staatstheater in Wiesbaden from August 2008 until July 2009.
The 1st prize consists of:

  • One (1) year employment contract at the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden in Germany
  • Return airfare to Germany
  • Two (2) months German language course at the GOETHE INSTITUT in Germany
  • One (1) month work experience at the Opera House from early June 2008 to gain an insight into the procedures prior to the official start.

2nd prize: The second prize winner will receive $3000

3rd prize: The third prize winner will receive $2000

4th prize: The fourth prize winner will receive $1000


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2008 German-Australian Opera Grant Semi-Finalists

The Semi-Finals will be held on 14 December 2007 at Melba Hall, Melbourne University.
Finals Concert on 15 December 2007, 3.00pm at BMW Edge, Federation Square.


Christopher Busietta Christopher Busietta
Lyric / Buffo Tenor
VIC
Zara Barett Zara Barett
Soprano
NSW
Malcolm Ede Malcolm Ede
Bass-Baritone
QLD
Laura Wowk Laura Wowk
Lyric Spinto Soprano
WA
Shaun Brown Shaun Brown
Baritone
QLD
Anita Kyle Anita Kyle
Lyric Soprano
WA
Guy Booth Guy Booth
Lyric Baritone
QLD
Renee Martin Renee Martin
Mezzo Soprano
NSW
Michael Honeyman Michael Honeyman
Baritone
WA
Sarah Cole Sarah Cole
Mezzo Soprano
VIC
Marilla Homes Marilla Homes
Soprano
VIC
Paula Coster Paula Coster
Soprano
VIC

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What is MTO-GAOG?

More Than Opera Ltd represented by Mr. Stephen Murby and Dr. David Kram (Victorian College of the Arts) and the German-Australian Opera Grant adjudication panel (Ian Lowe - Melba Conservatorium, Peter Mander - Monash University, Merlyn Quaife - Melbourne University, Hans Henkell - Administrator) in cooperation with the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden represented by opera director Bodo Busse, offer the German-Australian Opera Grant.

The aim of the grant is to promote emerging Australian opera singers, who are in the development stages of their professional career.


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Become a Sponsor or Benefactor

Become a Sponsor or Benefactor ! You can help ensure that this wonderful opportunity continues to be possible in the future.

SPONSORS: We actively encourage Corporate support. Your company is proudly promoted on all our stationery, advertising material and website. This provides you with a unique exposure opportunity in German and Australian commercial circles. Please contact us to discuss possibilities.

SILVER / GOLD BENEFACTORS: Donations made under this category, should be payable to "More Than Opera - Gift Fund". They are tax-deductible and a receipt will be issued.

Your donation is applied to the MTO Gift Fund for the corresponding financial year.


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MTO-GAOG
P.O.   Box 2160 MDC, Fitzroy 3065
Fax: (03) 9419 8873
For inquiries phone (03) 9417 4144
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