The Opera Foundation for young Australians Awards
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Welcome
The Opera Foundation for young Australians is a non-profit arts organisation that has supported the professional development and pursuit of excellence for young Australians in the field of opera for the past 52 years.
It was founded by Lady Mary Fairfax AC OBE in 1963 who saw an opportunity to help and inspire young Australian opera artists by providing ‘make or break’ learning opportunities in the best opera houses and centres around the world.
A reason for being which is as relevant today as what it was at inception.
Applications are now open for our 2020 Awards
Our 2020 Awards Brochure and application form are now open
2019 Deutsche Oper Berlin Award
Our 2019 Award winner Anastasia Bickel with contract with the Deutsche Opera Berlin.
2019 Rockend Berlin New Music Opera Award
Designer Elia Bosshard from NSW has been awarded the 2019 Rockend Berlin New Music Opera Award.
2019 Michael Byrne Vienna State Opera Award
Our 2019 Award winner Olivia Cranwell with contract with the Vienna State Opera.
