From the Gold Coast to the Rhinegold

Program

Winterstürme, from Die Walküre     Richard Wagner

Nothung! from Siegfried     Richard Wagner

Dass der main Vater nicht ist, from Siegfried     Richard Wagner

Selige Öde auf wonniger Höh! from Siegfried     Richard Wagner

Wenn das Herz aud Kristall, from Die Frau ohne Schatten     Richard Strauss

Till havs     Gustaf Nordqvist

Bradley Daley

Renowned for his powerful and expressive tenor voice, Daley has earned widespread acclaim for his interpretations of opera’s most challenging roles, including Siegfried, Otello, Der Kaiser, and Florestan. His artistry and commitment to his craft have made him a standout performer on stages across Australia, Europe, and the UK. Known for his ability to convey both lyrical beauty and dramatic intensity, Bradley is perfectly suited to the Heldentenor roles needed for Wagner’s masterful blend of music and storytelling.

Daley’s career highlights include award-winning performances such as Curley in Of Mice and Men and Mao Tse-tung in Nixon in China, as well as Green Room Award-nominated roles like Don José in Carmen and Siegmund in Der Ring des Nibelungen. His recent triumphs include his debut as Siegfried in Der Ring des Nibelungen and Der Kaiser in Die Frau ohne Schatten for Opera Kiel in Germany.

An internationally recognised artist, Daley has performed extensively in Europe and the UK, appearing with English National Opera, Opera North, and Welsh National Opera, as well as on tour in France, Italy, and Belgium. Australian audiences have enjoyed his performances with Opera Australia, State Opera of South Australia, and Victorian Opera in roles such as Otello, Erik in Der fliegende Holländer, and Tito in La Clemenza di Tito.

Sarka Budinska

Sarka Budinska is a renowned Czech-Australian pianist who is sought-after as a collaborative pianist and chamber musician, Czech language/diction coach for singers and piano tutor. Sarka holds the position of sessional accompanist at Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University and the University of Queensland. Sarka’s keen interest in vocal repertoire brought her to the attentions of Lisa Gasteen’s National Opera Program, where she worked on multiple productions as repetiteur and chorus master. Sarka has worked with Australian conductor Simone Young, and several international conductors including Johannes Fritzsch.