28/04/2026
I had the honor of being invited to present my experience as an agent and producer in Asia at the Opera Asia Inaugural Summit in Singapore (24–27 April 2026), contributing to an inspiring exchange with leading voices from across the region.
Opera Asia held its inaugural summit in Singapore from 24 to 27 April 2026, gathering opera leaders, educators, producers and key cultural figures from across Asia and internationally for four days of dialogue, collaboration and strategic exchange.
Under the theme “Towards a Shared Operatic Future,” the summit focused on co-productions, artist development and audience engagement in a rapidly evolving region. The event marked an important milestone for the newly established Singapore-based non-profit as it continues to build a more connected and dynamic operatic network across Asia.
The closed-door session on 24 April 2026 at Wyndham Singapore Hotel brought together representatives from leading Asia-Pacific organisations such as Singapore Lyric Opera, Kuala Lumpur City Opera, Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation, Hong Kong Grand Opera, New National Theatre Tokyo, Bel Canto Opera Philippines, New Zealand Opera, State Opera South Australia, Opera Queensland and Opera Australia, along with invited participants from Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, Mahidol University and Chinese University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen.
Guest contributors included Marc A. Scorca (President Emeritus of Opera America), André Bücker (Theater Augsburg), Peter Edelmann (Theater Klosterneuburg) and Sylvia Saavedra Edelmann (Sono Artists), who had the honor of participating in this landmark gathering.
The future of opera in Asia feels more vibrant and promising than ever, and I am truly happy to witness how this continent is shaping the next chapter of the art form—driven by the passion and dedication of its producers and artists. 🎭✨
Congratulations to all the orgnizators specially to and the whole team of .asia
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