German-Australian Opera Grant | Masterclass

FREE MASTERCLASS for young professional singers and advanced students, open to the public, led by international conductor Dr David Kram AM, Artistic Director of German-Australian Opera Grant.

Email davidkram@bigpond.com if you would like to participate in the masterclass.

This is a free event, but reservations are essential to manage numbers. To attend the masterclass as an audience member please RSVP via rsvp@thestreet.org.au. 

Dr David Kram AM
Dr Kram's extensive career over several decades has seen him conduct in many countries. Dr Kram conducts opera, choral, symphonic and ballet repertoire, with several world premieres to his credit, often sort after for bringing new works to life.

Fluent in French, German and Italian, Dr Kram has worked with leading orchestras in Germany, Switzerland and Australia as well as  for international festivals. Most recently he conducted Wagner's Ring Cycle for Melbourne Opera, 2023.

David is the current Artistic Director of GAOG and other career highlights include:

Musical Director, State Opera South Australia
Head, VCA Opera Department
General Manager/Chair, More Than Opera (MTO)
Chair, Arts Committee Rotary Melbourne
Musical Director, Melbourne Chamber Choir 

German-Australia Opera Grant
This year, the twenty-first young opera professional will be chosen to embark on a life-changing experience as a full ensemble member in one of Germany’s leading opera houses. See https://www.mto-gaog.com/
GAOG is the largest opera grant for emerging professional talent in Australia and this year the grant is bigger than ever. Grants are awarded to outstanding Australian opera singers in the early stages of their professional life with operatic stage experience.

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Recent awardees:
Fleuranne Brockway (WA)
Michelle Ryan (NSW)
Darcy Carroll (Vic)
James Young (Vic)