You’re going to be featuring in Brisbane Chorale’s upcoming performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C as the bass soloist. What are you most looking forward to about performing this work?

I’m really looking forward to the emotional depth and spiritual energy that Beethoven infused into this work. The ‘Mass in C’ might not be as widely performed as some of his other choral pieces, but it’s full of drama, beauty, and intimacy. I’m especially excited about collaborating with the Brisbane Chorale and the orchestra – there’s nothing quite like the power of live music-making with a large ensemble. 

What performers or artists inspire you the most and why?

I’m constantly inspired by artists who bring not only technical brilliance but also deep emotional truth to their performances. Bryn Terfel is a big one for me – his ability to tell a story through music is unmatched, and he’s got such a rich, expressive bass-baritone voice.

What is your favourite concert or performance memory so far and why?

One that really stands out is a performance of Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ I was part of a few years ago. The acoustics in the venue were amazing, and the connection between the soloists, choir, orchestra, and audience was electric.

As a singer/musician, where would you like to be in five years’ time?

In five years, I’d love to be performing regularly on both national and international stages, continuing to explore a mix of operatic, oratorio, and art song repertoire. Ultimately, I want to keep growing—both artistically and personally.

Finally, for a bit of fun, please share with us a story of when a performance didn’t quite go as planned and how you got through it!

Oh, there’s definitely a few! One that comes to mind was during a concert when I had a quick costume change between pieces. Somehow, I managed to put my shirt on backwards in the rush, and I didn’t realize until I was already walking on stage. Thankfully, the jacket mostly covered it, but I was very aware of the buttons feeling all wrong!