Young Artist Program
The Opera Queensland Young Artist Program provides generations of Australians the opportunity to perform to the highest standards in productions at home and around the world.
The Opera Queensland Young Artist Program was reignited in 2020 thanks to a bequest from two exceptionally generous patrons, Lois Shultz and June Wheeler.
Recent alumni, including Xenia Puskarz Thomas, Sofia Troncoso, John Rotar and Maia Andrews, have gone on to work with companies around Australia and internationally.
A year long schedule of activities provides members of the program with opportunities to develop their vocal technique, language skills, stagecraft and a broad range of live performance experiences.
Narelle French, Opera Queensland Head of Music, and one of Australia’s most respected pianists, vocal coaches and musicians celebrates the benefits of the program when she says, “Seeing our Young Artists flourish through the opportunities the program offers, is very rewarding.”
In 2024 the Young Artist program is made up by, Jess Hitchcock, Nick Kirkup, Nina Korbe, Lachlann Lawton, Eugene Lynch, Olivia Payne, Shikara Ringdahl, and Connor Willmore.
