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Michael’s background in music began with piano at an early age, and then pursuing exams on the instrument. Later, during his time in high school, Michael was introduced to musical theatre at the Geelong Society of Dramatic Arts which lead to him developing a keen interest in Performance. Michael’s introduction and transition into classical voice began in his final years of high school, leading him to further study at the Melbourne Conservatorium and now pursuing Opera as a career. During his tertiary studies he also took up teaching and discovered his interest in educating and helping others.

Michael was selected to be a part of the Richard Divall Emerging Artist’s Program for 2018 and was a participant in the Opera Scholars Australia Program where he was the recipient of the Gary Canning Scholarship and was a finalist in their annual Opera Scholar of the year competition in February 2020. He recently participated in an international performance tour in China which presented Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro to 20 cities throughout the country. Michael has performed in numerous productions with Melbourne Opera, Victorian Opera and now with Opera Australia.