BLO’s newest Vocal Instructor triumphant in ASC!
Congratulations to our new Vocal Instructor Aylish Ryan for progressing to the finals of the Australian Singing Competition this week!
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Artistic Director & Vocal Instructor
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, with whom he toured extensively and performed under the batons of many renowned conductors.
After completed his vocal training at Queensland Conservatorium, where he performed leading roles in numerous productions and won a scholarship to the Lisa Gasteen National Opera School in 2018. Having performed for Opera Australia in Sydney at the beginning of his career, he spent two years as a member of the the Slovak National Theatre before returning to found Brisbane Lyric Opera.
Henry's teaching focuses on forming a healthy and stable technical foundation, giving students the tools to uncover their individual artistry. He also enjoys sharing and analysing the inspirational artistry of the great singers of the past and present with his students. New students begin with a free introductory lesson under his guidance.