Our Music Makers

Singer/Vocalist, Soprano

Eleanor is an acclaimed Australian performer whose versatility spans opera, musical theatre, and concert stages across Australia and Europe. A graduate of the Elder Conservatorium and London’s Royal College of Music, she has appeared with Opera Australia in The Barber of Seville, By the Light of the Moon, and The Phantom of the Opera. Her credits also include The Phantom of the Opera in London’s West End and roles with the State Opera of South Australia.

Singer/Vocalist, Bass

Ukrainian-born, Melbourne-based bass Alex Pokryshevsky has performed with major Australian opera companies since 1998. A VCA graduate and prize-winner, his roles span Verdi’s Macbeth to Wagner’s Ring Cycle. Recent appearances include Opera Australia, Melbourne Opera, and Victorian Opera, with a repertoire ranging from classical and opera to folk and music theatre.

Singer/Vocalist, Baritone

Internationally acclaimed singer Adam Miller has performed with countless companies such as Opera Australia and English Touring Opera. Known for his versatility across operatic, pop, jazz and musical theatre stages, Adam brings dramatic flair and vocal agility to a wide range of repertoire and roles.

Singer/Vocalist, Mezzo Soprano

Vanessa is a mezzo-soprano who performs both musical theatre and contemporary music.

Singer/Vocalist, Soprano

Julia Allsop has established herself as an Outstanding Australian Operatic Soprano with an exciting Vocal repertoire performed across Australia, Asia, Europe and UK. Julia loves performing her extensive range of Opera, Musical theatre, Jazz, Cabaret, and Contemporary popular repertoire for audiences and creating exciting shows to create unforgettable musical experiences. Julia also plays piano and does acting in theatres.

Singer/Vocalist, Tenor

Tenor Michael Lapiña began his career in 1988, touring Australia and Asia in musicals before taking on leading tenor roles with Australia’s top opera houses. Internationally, he’s performed in Canada, Singapore, China, and New Zealand, acclaimed for powerful interpretations of Verdi, Puccini, and Handel in major concert and oratorio works.

Singer/Vocalist, Saxophonist, Baritone

Alex loves nothing more than making music with friends. A singer who can’t resist the magic of musical theatre and contemporary tunes, he also picks up the Tenor Saxophone whenever there’s a chance to jam. Whether it’s belting out showstoppers or putting a fresh spin on covers, music is his favourite way to connect, have fun, and bring people together.

Singer/Vocalist, Baritone

An accomplished baritone, Stephen has performed widely across Australia in opera, operetta, and musical theatre. Celebrated for his vocal depth and warmth, he studies with Jessica Pratt and was a 2019 Songmakers Scholar.