Michael Butchard graduated from a Master of Performance (Vocal Performance) from the Royal College of Music, London (RCM) in 2013. Michael also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Music and Germanic Studies) degree from the University of Sydney and an Advanced Diploma of Opera from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
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“Göknur is a soprano gifted with a voice of great beauty … she has the ability to hold an audience with both the intensity of her performance and her musicianship.” — Conductor Richard Bonynge AC, CBE, Commandeur de l’Ordre National des Arts et des Lettres
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The stories from the life of “Elijah” with the drama and awful power of ancient Judaic history, and the music, in its complexity and baroque/Victorian richness, move from moments of trembling awe, to those of utter serenity.
Reflections on “Elijah” from a humble ‘back-row’ chorister Read More »
“Elijah” is a celebrated oratorio composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1846. This powerful and dramatic work tells the Biblical story of the prophet Elijah.
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Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorio “Elijah” holds a significant place in the history of music and oratorio composition. Here is a historical perspective on the work:
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