Master of Music in Opera Performance in Southbank Australia | The University of Melbourne

The Master of Music (Opera Performance) is an advanced professional program designed to provide world-class training for opera performers and répétiteurs at Australia's premier music school, the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Guided by distinguished faculty with global recognition and extensive professional networks in opera, art song, and historical performance, this program immerses you in Australia's most vibrant musical community. The curriculum focuses on mastering the art of opera performance through practical application, critical reflection, and developing diverse repertoire skills. Over two years, students engage in rigorous vocal training, master lyric diction in Italian, French, and German, develop ensemble techniques, refine role interpretation, and study acting alongside music performance research. Participants will prepare complete operatic roles and gain performance experience through both campus productions and professional engagements with opera companies worldwide. The program's centerpiece, the Opera Performance Practicum, offers concentrated coaching in repertoire study, character development, and stage techniques.
This degree delivers exceptional training for opera singers and répétiteurs, covering all aspects from rehearsal processes to complete operatic productions.
Aspiring performers seeking to refine their vocal artistry, accompaniment skills, and stage presence while pursuing academic research and earning a globally respected qualification will find this program ideal.