Michael Halliwell
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Dr Michael Halliwell lectures in vocal studies and opera at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Literature and Opera are his twin passions and his academic expertise includes the adaptation of literature into opera. He is currently working on a book on the adaptation of drama into contemporary opera. He is an expert on the operatic adaptation of the plays of Shakespeare.
Born in South Africa, Halliwell studied music and literature at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. While still a student, he was awarded two scholarships to study at the London Opera Centre and with Otakar Kraus, as well as with Tito Gobbi in Florence. He went on to become principal baritone with the Netherlands Opera; Hamburg State Opera and Nürnberg Opera.
While in Europe he sang over 50 major roles in many leading European Opera houses working with many of the most prominent conductors and directors. More recently, he has presented masterclasses and concerts in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Taipei and Cape Town. He has also made numerous recordings including a CD of Kipling settings, Soldier, Soldier, with David Miller (Artworks, 2001).