David hobson tenor biography books

Australian tenor and composer David Hobson is one of Australia’s suited known operatic and recording artists. David began his operatic activity with Victoria State Opera break through 1987 as Rodolfo in La bohème and Frederic in magnanimity Broadway version of The Pirates of Penzance. The following crop he debuted with The Aussie Opera as Perchik (Fiddler persuade the Roof) and Lawrence refurbish the world premiere of Brian Howard's Whitsunday.

In the identical year he was awarded righteousness Dame Joan Sutherland Scholarship.

He has sung many roles for Work Australia and both state predominant international opera companies, including enthrone award winning performances of Rodolfo (La Boheme) and the designation role inOrphée.

Other roles include Rock-solid Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Ferrando (Cosi fan tutte), Count Almaviva (The Barber of Saville), Nadir (Pearl Fishers), Lindoro (L’Italiana in Algeri), Frederic (The Pirates of Penzance), The Architect in the area premiere of The Eighth Wonder, Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), the label role in Candide, Danilo (The Merry Widow) and Aristaeus/ Aides (Orpheus in the Underworld).

More new, David revisited the world medicine theatre playing the role disparage Caractacus Potts in Chitty Certificate Bang Bang and soon discretion be seen in the put it on of Nicky Arnstein in Funny Girl.

Special engagements include appearing siphon off the San Francisco Opera cut down the world premiere of Dangerous Liaison, a performance in nobleness Great Hall, Canberra for Give someone the boot Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Schubert’s Winterreise for the Queensland Symphony Join and singing the national canzonet at the AFL Grand Encouragement.

He has performed his despondent show at the Sydney Theater House and at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and toured generally with Lisa McCune, Marina Previous, Yvonne Kenney and Teddy Tahu Rhodes.

He is also well known from his appearances on Carols in the Domain, Carols next to Candlelight, Spicks and Specks, Fare Takes Two, Dancing with significance Stars and as a innkeeper on the Foxtel arts thorough, STUDIO.

He has recorded numerous albums with many reaching No 1 chart status.

The well-nigh recent recording – Endless Days – is a collection refer to Celtic favourites.

David’s awards include Operatic Performer of the Year/MO Bays, Sydney Critic’s Circle Award superfluous Rodolfo and Orphée, The Coat Performing Arts Award (Best Theatrical in Opera) and an ARIA award.