Co-Opera Appoints New Artistic Director and General Manager
By: Marianka Swain
Ms Libby Ellis Chair of Co-Opera Inc. announced, on behalf of the Board of Co-Opera, the appointment, of Dr Josh van Konkelenberg as the company's new Artistic Director and General Manager. This appointment took effect from 2 July 2018.
Josh has studied music in Australia and the UK at the Royal College of Music. He received a Master of Music with distinction in 2012, and completed the Ph.D. in Composition (at the University of Adelaide) in the same year.He is the recipient of several grants and awards including the Prize for Dux of the Organ Faculty at the Royal College of Music
He is currently touring with Opera Australia as Chorus-Master for regional production of Madame Butterfly and has held the position of Principal Organist at St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide and Artist-in-Residence at Marryatville High School.
Ms Ellis continued: "Josh was appointed as Co-Opera's Musical Director for our recent highly successful production of "The Barber of Seville". He brings to Co-Opera his considerable experience of working with children and regional communities."
Celebrating with Song - A thirty year journey -
Co-Opera's Musical Salute to Brian Chatterton OAM
Departing Co-Opera supremo Brian Chatterton OAM takes a final bow from Co-Opera, who in turn salutes him in a series of sentimental Farewell Concerts "Celebrating with Song- a thirty year journey", to be performed over three nights in two venues this July.
available online and at door. St Paul's Hahndorf online Bookings: www.trybooking.com/377290
Adelaide Showground: co-opera@yapsody.com
SEATING:
St Paul's Hahndorf: general admission
Adelaide Showground only: BYO cabaret style: doors open 6 30 pm ENQUIRIES: Ring Bev on 0434 060 451 For more information: Libby Ellis:Email: libby.ellis@co-opera.com.au
Phone: +61 8 7221 2440 Mobile: +61 4 1282 0121 Web: www.co-opera.com.au For further information: email: Brian Chatterton Co.Opera@bigpond.com Mobile: 0409 695 952
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POMONA Adelaide University Theatre Guild (8/07-8/16) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation AANT Centre (9/24-9/24) |
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LOGAN ST State Theatre Company South Australia (7/24-8/08) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Darwin Oaks Elan Darwin (8/20-8/22) |
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Log Boy State Theatre Company South Australia (10/01-10/10) |
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The Heartbreak Choir State Theatre Company South Australia (11/20-12/05) |
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Scotch College - Hadestown Thebarton Theatre (8/08-8/09) |
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Scotch College - Hadestown: Teen Edition Thebarton Theatre (8/06-8/06) |
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Commentary State Theatre Company South Australia (8/21-9/05) |
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR THERRY THEATRE (7/23-8/01) |