Baritone Leon Vitogiannis has been named as one of the six artists in Opera Australia’s Young Artist Program for 2025-26.
The Young Artist Program offers professional training in the heart of Australia’s national opera company, permitting emerging artists to delve into the skills of Opera Australia’s vast community of artists, répétiteurs, directors, vocal coaches, technicians and specialists.
In a statement to The Greek Herald, Vitogiannis said “being selected as a young artist with Opera Australia is a life changing opportunity in my journey as an artist.”
“It’s inspiring to be part of a program that nurtures and develops emerging talent with a forward outlook on opera,” Vitogiannis added.
“I feel privileged to work alongside such esteemed coaches and colleagues, and I’m excited to embrace every challenge, grow as an artist, and contribute my voice to this incredible art form.”
Vitogiannis will be joined by five other young artists on the program including Chelsea Burns (soprano), Shikara Ringdahl (mezzo soprano), Elias Wilson (tenor), Jem Herbert (répétiteur), and Claudia Osborne (director).
