Who We Are

A new voice for opera in Brisbane.


Queensland's newest professional opera company — founded in 2025, dedicated to bold productions and the artists who bring them to life.

Our Vision


We are a brand new company dedicated to opera in Brisbane and southeast Queensland.

We are working to breathe new life into this space and bring innovative new productions to our audience.

People


The company behind the stage.

Henry Pinder

Artistic Director & CEO

Henry Pinder

Henry began performing in opera at age ten with Opera Queensland's children's chorus in 2004. He later became the first Australian member of the Vienna Boys' Choir, touring extensively under renowned conductors.

After vocal training in Brisbane at Queensland Conservatorium, he performed leading roles in various productions and won a scholarship to the Lisa Gasteen National Opera School in 2018. He spent two years with the Slovak National Theatre before returning to establish Brisbane Lyric Opera — combining performance experience with entrepreneurial vision.

Ellen Buckley

Music Director

Ellen Buckley

Ellen is a professional accompanist, pit musician, and conductor based in Sydney. She has performed extensively in Italy and brings expertise in both piano and double-bass, having played with the Australian Youth Orchestra.

As BLO's Music Director, she oversees musical preparation and conducts productions, bringing meticulous attention to detail and collaborative leadership to the artistic vision.

Opera has the power to inspire, unite, and transform communities.

Brisbane Lyric Opera · 2025

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Be part of the journey.

From our first season on the stage to our expanding academy, Brisbane Lyric Opera is built by the people who believe in it.