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Melba Artists in Concert - Melba Opera Trust
See the 2025 Melba Opera Trust Artists in Concert
4th of September
7:00pm - 9:00pm AEST
Melbourne Victoria
FROM THE FARM TO THE STAGE...A FUNDRAISING RECITAL BY CAITLIN FORREST (DUNSBOROUGH)
Join rising mezzo-soprano Caitlin Forrest for a special homecoming recital series in Dunsborough. Raised on a dairy and beef farm in Western Australia’s South West, Caitlin returns as a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and a Joseph Sambrook Scholar with the prestigious Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust in Melbourne.
Together with acclaimed pianist Lydia Lai, Caitlin will present two captivating concerts featuring works by Handel, Mozart, Gounod, Gershwin, Porter and many more. All proceeds support her continued artistic development and a European study tour in 2026. Don’t miss this chance to hear one of Australia’s emerging operatic voices where her journey began.
Friday 12th of September
7:00pm - 8:30pm AWST
St George's Family Community Centre
48 Gibney Street
Dunsborough, Western Australia 6281
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FROM THE FARM TO THE STAGE...A FUNDRAISING RECITAL BY CAITLIN FORREST (DUNSBOROUGH)
Join rising mezzo-soprano Caitlin Forrest for a special homecoming recital series in Dunsborough. Raised on a dairy and beef farm in Western Australia’s South West, Caitlin returns as a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and a Joseph Sambrook Scholar with the prestigious Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust in Melbourne.
Together with acclaimed pianist Lydia Lai, Caitlin will present two captivating concerts featuring works by Handel, Mozart, Gounod, Gershwin, Porter and many more. All proceeds support her continued artistic development and a European study tour in 2026. Don’t miss this chance to hear one of Australia’s emerging operatic voices where her journey began.
Saturday 13th of September
3:00pm - 4:30pm AWST
St George's Family Community Centre
48 Gibney Street
Dunsborough, Western Australia 6281
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Musical Feast - St Georges College
Join us for A Musical Feast, a concert celebrating variety and artistry through a carefully curated selection of works.
Hear Schubert’s Nachthelle and the lively Bye Bye Blues performed by the St George’s College Consort, Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor and Ganz's Qui vive! with Kaitlyn Sin joined by Raymond Yong, and Schubert’s Sonata in A minor (Arpeggione) featuring Paul Wright and Raymond Yong. Enjoy Mozart and Handel arias, E amore un ladroncello and Mi lusinga il dolce affetto, sung by Caitlin Forrest, and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor performed by Ellie Malonzo.
Whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or new to classical music, this concert promises an evening of exceptional performances and beautiful repertoire.
Sunday 14th of September
St George's College Dining Hall
44 Mounts Bay Rd, Crawley
Western Australia 6009
3:00PM - 4:30PM AWST
PAST EVENTS
Opera in the Mansion - Melba Opera Trust
Melba Opera Trust is Australia's premier scholarship program for promising opera singers and repetiteurs. Driven by Dame Nellie Melba's conviction "a beautiful voice is not enough", the program nurtures artistic development alongside business training, mentoring and performance experience.
9th of August 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST
Mandeville Hall
Melbourne Victoria
An Afternoon in Vienna - St Georges College
Step into the elegance and romance of old-world Vienna with an unforgettable musical journey that will transport you to the heart of Europe. Experience performances by Mark Coughlan, Paul Wright, Ellie Malonzo, Elena Wittkuhn, Caitlin Forrest, Raymond Yong and a new barbershop quartet lead by David Woods at this truly delightful performance that captures the magic and spirit of Viennese tradition.
Saturday 12th of July 2025
2:00pm - 3:05pm AWST
St George's Family Centre
48 Gibney Street
Dunsborough, Western Australia 6281
Musical Romance - St Georges College
Treat yourself to an enchanting afternoon filled with warmth, charm, and beautifully expressive music. This elegant concert celebrates the spirit of romance through a handpicked selection of timeless melodies, performed with passion and finesse. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of classical music or simply seeking a refined and uplifting cultural experience, this concert with performances by Mark Coughlan, Paul Wright, Elena Wittkuhn, Caitlin Forrest, Raymond Yong and a new barbershop quartet led by David Woods offers the perfect blend of sophistication and heart.
Sunday 13th of July
2:00pm - 3:05pm AWST
St George's Family Centre
48 Gibney Street
Dunsborough, Western Australia 6281
Australian Club (Melbourne) - Melba Opera Trust
2025 Melba Opera Trust Artists' Perform at the Australian Club in Melbourne
Thursday 12th of June 2025
St Bartholomew’s Melba Birthday Concert
Melba Opera Trust
Join Sophie Hamer (Soprano), Caitlin Forrest (Mezzo Soprano), Aidan Hodder (Baritone) and Sharolyn Kimmorley AM in celebrating Dame Nellie Melba's 164th Birthday! Funds raised from the concert will support the Richmond Churches Food Centre, providing food and groceries for those in need.
Saturday 3rd of May 2025
Australian Club (Sydney) - Melba Opera Trust
2025 Melba Opera Trust Artists perform at the Australian Club, Sydney
Thursday 3rd of April 2025
Meet the Artists (Sydney) - Melba Opera Trust
PRESENTED BY THE RYMAN HEALTHCARE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Meet the 2025 Melba Opera Trust Artists in Concert
Wednesday 2nd of April 2025
St Georges Season Launch Special Concert
Join us for this special gala performance to launch St George's College for 2025. This concert features an impressive lineup of world-class talents - Paul Wright, Raymond Young and Mark Coughlan - joined by talented artists of the St George's Consort, with Beth Redwood (Soprano), Caitlin Forrest (Mezzo Soprano), Vin Trikeriotis (Tenor) and Devon Lake (Bass).
Sunday 23rd of March 2025
Meet the Artists (Melbourne) - Melba Opera Trust
PRESENTED BY THE RYMAN HEALTHCARE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Meet the 2025 Melba Opera Trust Artists in concert
Monday 3rd of March 2025
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Tuesday 4th of March 2025 (Matinee)
Southwest Summer Tour - Dunsborough
Join us in Dunsborough as we showcase some of Western Australia's finest musicians, performing an exciting program of popular classics for voice, piano and strings. This concert features our very own talented St George's College String Quartet and the St George's College Consort, alongside the world-class talents of violinist Paul Wright, pianist Raymond Young, and guest artist Barnaby Beahan.
Sunday 19th of January 2025
Southwest Summer Tour - Twilight Serenade
Meet us in the stunning surroundings of the Leeuqin Estate Art Gallery for some excellent wine and canapés, followed by an exciting concert of popular classics and opera favourites performed by superstar soprano Rachelle Durkin. Accompanied by pianist Mark Coughlan, they will be joined by guest artist Barnaby Beahan on flute, the brilliant young voices of St George's College Consort, as well as the talented St George's College String Quartet.
Saturday 18th of January