Narelle French
Biography
One of Australia’s most respected and versatile pianists and musicians, Narelle joined Opera Queensland in 1999 encompassing roles including Head of Music, Director of Young Artist Program and Chorus Director. She has appeared as conductor, performer, arranger, librettist and translator, has co-created and performed for numerous touring productions, special events, concerts and workshop programs, and has led the Opera Queensland Chorus for over forty main stage productions, concerts and events.
Past Performances
Recital Hayley Sugars
Award-winning mezzo-soprano Hayley Sugars gets up close and personal for an intimate recital of songs about love in all its mystery, intrigue, yearning and splendour. Hayley’s impressive career includes contracts…
29 March - 2 April 2022Performance The Sopranos
Celebrating bold and rebellious women Season 2022 opens with The Sopranos, a new commission by writer Sarah Holland-Batt, celebrating the bold and rebellious roles women have played throughout the history…
14 - 23 July 2022Performance La Traviata
Love, intensity, heartache Violetta is the ultimate party girl, a courtesan who can charm her way into the life of anyone she chooses. Then she meets Alfredo and the rules…
Thursday 10 – Saturday 26 August 2023Performance Così fan tutte
What is love? What is fidelity? Love and fidelity are tested to their limit in Mozart and Da Ponte’s timeless comic opera, Così fan tutte. Be swept away to the Mediterranean seaside, where young officers…
Regional Outback River Lights Festival
Paroo Shire Council is hosting Opera Queensland for a concert, a sing-along and a series of school holiday workshops from Wednesday, 12 April, to Friday, 13 April, at the Outback…
20 & 27 April 2024Performance Lucia di Lammermoor
A Brisbane Bel Canto event A NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE BRISBANE STAGE Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti ★★★★★ “One for the ages, it’s not to be missed” – Limelight…
Tuesday 4 March & Saturday 8 March 2025Performance La Cenerentola – (Cinderella)
OPERA QUEENSLAND PRESENTS LA CENERENTOLA (CINDERELLA). La Cenerentola Gioachino Rossini La Cenerentola is a tale of heart and humour full of clever disguises, unlikely heroes, a midnight ball and the…
