About TOSCArtists
Our Vision
We aim to bring joy to our audiences and satisfaction to our artists through excellence in preparation, presentation and performance of song and excerpts of remarkable musical stage works that less commonly grace Australia platforms, including some by our own nation’s composers.
We strive always in our programmes to present less commonly heard works or present well-loved song and operatic excerpts in uncommon ways and to present to audiences less frequently afforded the opportunity by virtue of distance, infirmity or other barrier.
About TOSCArtists
Our Singers
Our singers are passionate and committed artists who are dedicated to bringing you the best experience possible when you attend a TOSC concert.They come from a variety of backgrounds but all are highly trained many singing at an elite level in Australia and many have worked with European Opera Companies.
Our Pianists and Instrumentalists
The pianists we work with in our projects are super-enthusiastic, knowledgeable and supportive. We are proud of our association with each and every one of them. Their support is vital to our success and we are truly grateful for their skills and wisdom.
Our Support Crew
Take things very seriously! Even the nails are matched to our concert theme colours here as Sandra demonstrates.
From Better Angels - our Blue and Gold Concert October 2023
We thank our support crew headed by Sandra Oldis for all their assistance.
Special mention must be made to Vera , Nadia, Rachael , Sheila, Kent, Penny and photographer, Marc Lestavel.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional owners, the custodians of the land on which we stand and perform. We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging.
"Always was, always will be".
Explore the Real World of Opera and Song
Genre Spotlights
Discover the New !
Discover music rarely performed and delve deeper into the world of Opera and Song . Whether exploring the lives of historic Queens through music, or basking in the warmth of operatic treaures from the popular operas of Mozart and Puccini, you will always be treated to the finest of joyful singing and accessibe performances AND withTOSC concerts you will always experience something new!
Contemporary works performed by TOSC to date
Lady Macbeth - composer - Joseph Pasitieri ( 2008) - soprano -Samanta Lestavel ( pictured), piano - Donna Balson.
Changing Light - Kaija Saarijaho - (2019) - soprano - Leah Thomas and flute -Christine Draeger
A Dream of Sweden - Christine Draeger performed by the composer on flute with Tonya Lemoh, piano.
Sigh no more - Tristan Entwistle - ( 2021) - soprano - Samanta Lestavel and Donna Balson - piano
Image courttesy of Marc Lestavel.
Concerts and Recitals
Experience the thrill of live music! In larger scale concerts and intimate recitals our performances allow you to feel the thrill of the operatically trained voice up close!
Artist Profiles
Get to know your performers with our in-depth artist profiles. From interviews to biographies, explore the lives and careers of the biggest names in music.:
Why TOSC?
Immerse yourself in the world of opera and song with TOSCArtists. Our carefully curated content brings you a mix of well loved and familiar highlights. Our concerts are lovingly and purposefully developed to guide you through a journey of discovery. Join us and be delighted by a world of opera and song that will captivate your senses.
Music History
Explore the rich history of music both during our concerts and with our curated collection of interesting and informative articles.
Behind the Scenes
Go behind the scenes of the music industry with our exclusive interviews, featurettes, and more. From songwriting to production, get a glimpse into the creative process behind your favorite songs.