I applaud all
that Music & Opera Singers Trust Limited (MOST) is achieving to encourage and expand opportunities for the growth of young Australian musicians who have the potential for stellar professional careers. 
Dr Di Bresciani
Founder,
YMF Australia
Soprano Zara Barrett was the recipient of the 2011 Opera Awards which consisted of the following awards, scholarships, prizes and opportunities
- YMF Australia Award ($30,000)
- Armstrong-Martin Scholarship ($4,500) presented by the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust
- Haas Award ($2,500) presented by Music & Opera Singers Trust Ltd
- Editorial Resources Prize ($800)
For a complete description of the 2011 Opera Awards see Prizes & Opportunities.
2011 Winner
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2011 Opera Awards recipient
Zara Barrett, soprano
Zara Barrett, the 2011 winner of the Opera Awards, made her operatic debut in 1993, singing the title role in Suor Angelica for The Queensland Conservatorium of Music. She is a three-time regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Awards (1993, 2000 and 2001), which has led to a number of engagements in the USA, with Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Opera Centre, where she was a member of the Young Artist’s Program from 2001 to 2003, the Glimmerglass Opera in New York, and at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio.
Zara originally entered the Queensland Conservatorium of Music as a French horn player, switching to singing after 12 months. She won the Opera Foundation Shell Covent Garden Award in 1995 and the following year graduated from the postgraduate course at the National Opera Studio in London. She has studied voice with Richard Miller, Anthea Moller, Kathleen Kelly, Lauran Gilley, Bonnie Koestner, David Harper, Narelle French and Norma Marschke.
2009 Opera Awards Recipient
Emma Pearson
soprano
A graduate from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance...
2008 Opera Awards Recipient
Shane Lowrencev
bass
Born in Melbourne and, in 2000, graduated from the Melba Memorial Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Music...
2007 Opera Awards Recipient
James Homann
baritone
Studied violin from the age of eight and then, after singing with his school choir in high school decided to pursue a career in...
2006 Opera Awards Recipient
Amy Wilkinson
soprano
A resident of Brisbane since her childhood, Amy was born in Fremantle, Western Australia. Having begun vocal training...
2005 Opera Awards Recipient
Tamsyn Stock-Stafford
soprano
Born in Cornwall, England and moved to Australia when she was nine years old. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music...
2003
not awarded
2001 Opera Awards Recipient
Nicole Youl
soprano
One of Australia's leading sopranos. Nicole gained a Diploma of Arts in Music from the Victorian College of the Arts...
2000 Opera Awards Recipient
Han Lim
baritone
Korean-born Han commenced his studies at Myoung Ji University in Seoul. In 1995, he continued his vocal training...
1998 Opera Awards Recipient
Jamie Allen
tenor
One of Australia's leading tenors, Jamie was educated at the State Conservatorium of Music in Sydney. In 1994, he joined the Opera Australia...
1997 Opera Awards Recipient
Donna-Maree Dunlop
soprano
Australian-born Donna-Maree completed her Diploma of Music (Vocal Performance) at the Australian National University...
1996 Opera Awards Recipient
Amelia Farrugia
soprano
Amelia has established a reputation as one of the young stars of Opera Australia. With her great versatility, brilliant...
1992 Opera Awards Recipient
Elisa Wilson
soprano
After graduating from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Elisa was invited to join the West Australian Opera...
1991
not awarded
Past recipients
2010
Lorina Gore
soprano
2009
Emma Pearson
soprano
2008
Shane Lowrencev
bass
2007
James Homann
baritone
2006
Amy Wilkinson
soprano
2005
Tamsyn Stock-Stafford soprano
2004
José Carbó
baritone
2003
not awarded
2002
Hyeseoung Kwon soprano
2001
Nicole Youl
soprano
2000
Han Lim
baritone
1999
Adrian McEniery
tenor
1998
Jamie Allen
tenor
1997
Donna-Maree Dunlop soprano
1996
Amelia Farrugia
soprano
1995
Ingrid Silvéus
soprano
1994
Fiona Campbell
soprano
1993
Douglas McNicol baritone
1992
Elisa Wilson
soprano
1991
not awarded
1990
Akiko Nakajima
soprano
1989
Lucas de Jong
baritone
1988
Stephen Ibbotsen
tenor
1987
Helen Adams
soprano
1986
Francesco Fabris baritone
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