Dame Joan Sutherland, one of the greatest modern interpreters of "bel canto", wanted to link her name to a competition for young Australian opera singers held annually in Sydney. Titled Bel Canto Award, the competition is now in its final phase and next Saturday the Sydney Conservatorium will host the grand final. We spoke with Mara Ashmore, who has been part of the organising committee of the event from the beginning.
Dame Joan Sutherland, one of the greatest modern interpreters of "bel canto", wanted to link her name to a competition for young Australian opera singers held annually in Sydney. Titled Bel Canto Award, the competition is now in its final phase and next Saturday the Sydney Conservatorium will host the grand final. We spoke with Mara Ashmore, who has been part of the organising committee of the event from the beginning.
