2025 SEASON
At Voxalis Opera, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do - from the intimate connection between a singer and a pianist to the grand partnerships with festivals and arts organisations. In 2025, we place collaboration at the forefront of our mission, underscoring its importance in fostering a sense of community.
This year, we have embraced the noble task of showing that while we can achieve great things alone, together, we can accomplish so much more It’s not about competing but complementingbuilding an ecosystem where our unique contributions harmoniously merge with Brisbane's vibrant arts industry. Our shared love for opera is the common thread that fuels our collective ambition for more opera in this city.
We are thrilled to partner with organisations that, just four years ago, we could only have dreamed of collaborating with. A heartfelt thank you to Southern Cross Soloists, Opera Queensland, 4MBS Classic FM, St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, The Old Museum Building, FourthWall Arts, the Queensland Art Song Festival and the Tyalgum Music Festival, for your openness and shared vision to create beautiful music together A special acknowledgment goes to Brisbane City Council, whose steadfast support has been vital to Voxalis Opera since our very first year To our individual donors, attendees, advocates, artists, and volunteers - thank you for making every performance possible.
This season, we present a repertoire that delves into the chromaticism of the human soul - what is to be a human. Each concert is a journey into humanity in all its complexity - the light and the dark, the joys and the struggles Our carefully curated performances reflect the richness and depth of human experience, offering something for every listener
Finally, we invite you to support Voxalis Opera Whether by attending a concert, spreading the word, or donating to our fundraiser campaign, every contribution plays a crucial role in sustaining this project. Every cent goes directly toward producing performances which subsequently translates into professional opportunities for the wide pool of artists located in Brisbane. Together, we can continue to build something extraordinary.
Yours in music, Camilo and Matthew
Voxalis Opera expresses its respect for and acknowledgement of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging
Voxalis Opera is proudly supported by: 2025 Season Imagery by Ronan King-Rose
T H E G O L D E N A G E
S a t u r d a y 5 t h A p r i l , 2 0 2 5 - 6 p m
Classics of the Musical Theater Golden Age and operetta favourites.
Featuring: Tashana Hardy (soprano), Freddie Klen (tenor), Brendan Murtagh (piano)
C O M P O S E R B A T T L E
F r i d a y 1 7 t h O c t o b e r , 2 0 2 5 - 7 p m
Your favourite composers going head to head, your vote decides the ultimate winner!
Featuring: Rebecca Goobanko (soprano), Harrison Hammett (baritone), Jennifer Enchelmeir (piano)
G U I T A R & V O I C E
S a t u r d a y 1 8 t h O c t o b e r , 2 0 2 5 - 6 p m
An intimate evening of song for voice and guitar to finish Voxalis Opera’s 2025 season. F e a t
Just as light refracts and disperses through a prism, revealing a spectrum of colors, the human soul is layered with emotions and experiences that make each of us unique. Explore the chromaticism of the human soul in this one-night-only performance featuring Mahler’s Rückert-Lieder, reimagined for string quartet and voice, alongside Arvo Pärt’s unique chamber and vocal works, including Fratres, Spiegel im Spiegel, and My Heart’s in the Highlands This is an evening of introspection and transcendence
Leanne Kenneally soprano
Aylish Ryan mezzo soprano Southern Cross Soloists
Mahler Rückert-Lieder
Pärt vocal and chamber works
Presented by Voxalis Opera & Southern Cross Soloists
One of Voxalis Opera’s most celebrated recitals, A Woman’s Love and Life breathes new life into Schumann’s beloved Frauenliebe und Leben in a beautifully re-imagined 60-minute performance Journey through the life of a woman in love from the thrill of meeting her soulmate, through to the elation of their marriage and family life, and finally, years later, the heartbreak of his death. This poignant performance is sure to move audiences and bring tears to your eyes.
Presented by Voxalis Opera as part of the 4MBS Festival of Classics
Cassandra Seidemann mezzo soprano
Sarah Hubbard soprano
Jake Lyle baritone
Toki Onoda pianist
Schumann Frauenliebe und Leben
Selected works by Wolf, Grieg, Korngold, Zemlinsky, Brahms and more.
finest vocal works, alongside songs and arias from his friends and musical inspirations, including Debussy, De Falla, and many more.
Presented by Opera Queensland and Kawai in association with Voxalis Opera.
Katie Stenzel soprano
Camilo Lopez baritone
Alex Raineri pianist
Selected works by Ravel, Debussy, De Falla, Poulenc and more
Explore the emotional complexities and realities that follow romantic courtship, told through a program of art songs, arias, and duets. This concert journeys beyond passion into the realms of love, loss, compromise, and transformation
Joining Voxalis Opera and QASF is international Australian - Kiwi baritone, Morgan Pearse. As one of the truly versatile and fearless baritones of his generation, Morgan Pearse has appeared on many of the world’s finest opera and concert stages in a career already filled with countless highlights.
Presented by Voxalis Opera and the Queensland Art Song Festival
Morgan Pearse baritone
Lauren Towns mezzo soprano
Reuben Tsang pianist
Selected works by Schumann, Korngold, and more
Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande is a hauntingly beautiful tale of forbidden love, shrouded in mystery and tragedy. Set in a shadowy, dreamlike kingdom, the opera follows the doomed love triangle between Prince Golaud, his enigmatic wife Mélisande, and his younger half-brother Pelléas. With its lush, impressionistic score, this masterpiece captures the fragility of human emotions and the inevitability of fate
Composed: 1893-1895, 1901-1902
Libretto: Based on Maurice Maeterlinck’s play of the same name
Style: French Impressionism and vocally sung through The setting: Kingdom of Allemonde
Story: When Prince Golaud marries the enigmatic Mélisande, her growing affection for his younger half-brother, Pelléas, sparks Golaud's obsessive jealousy, leading him to extreme measures.
Fun Fact: The Australian premiere was a student production at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in June 1950
D E B U S S Y ' S I M P R E S S I O N I S T I C M A S T E R P I E C E
Since its founding in 2021 by Brisbane-based musicians Camilo Lopez and Matthew Schwarz, Voxalis Opera has become a vital force in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. In just a few years, we have delivered three dynamic seasons featuring full operas, recitals, opera galas, regional tours, and masterclasses. At our core, we remain committed to nurturing local talent especially emerging artists while diversifying Brisbane’s operatic offerings
As production and living costs rise, we face increasing challenges Despite the generous support of the Brisbane City Council and private donors, Voxalis relies heavily on ticket sales to bring our programs to life. Planning for the future has become increasingly risky without additional resources.
That’s where you come in
Your tax-deductible donation, no matter the size, can make a profound impact on the future of Voxalis Opera. Funds raised through our Australian Cultural Fund campaign will directly support our rising production costs, enabling us to create inclusive, high-quality performances throughout the year.
By donating, you ’ re not just supporting opera, you ’ re empowering local artists, strengthening Brisbane’s cultural fabric, and ensuring the continuation of this project, admired by many audience members and local artists.
Together, we can achieve extraordinary things.
BECOME A SUPPORTER
Camilo
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