SINGER

Sebastian Maclaine

NATIONALITY:

Australian

PIANIST

Samuel Mitchell

PIANIST TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PRIZE?

Yes

SINGER BIOGRAPHY:

Australian/British tenor Sebastian Maclaine completed his Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium, where he appeared in numerous productions, including the title role in Britten’s Albert Herring. His professional career began with extensive international touring and recording as a member of The Ten Tenors, performing across sixteen countries and contributing to several studio albums. In 2017, Sebastian was awarded an ABRSM scholarship to pursue postgraduate study at the Royal Northern College of Music, graduating with a Master of Music. The following year he made his Glyndebourne Festival debut, singing in the chorus and understudying the High Priest in Barrie Kosky’s acclaimed production of Saul, before joining Theaterfür Niedersachsen in Hildesheim as a soloist and ensemble member. Returning to Australia in 2020, he performed regularly with Opera Queensland, later joining its Young Artist Program and appearing as Gastone in La Traviata. He also worked with the Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program, singing Bastian (Der Häusliche Krieg) and Adolph (Die Opernprobe). Recent highlights include performing four Bach cantatas with Ensemble Correspondances at the Royal Chapel of Versailles, singing Aeneas in Dido and Aeneas (2024), and appearing with Pinchgut Opera in The Fairy Queen and Messiah (2025). He also works frequently with leading UK ensembles, including the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, The Early Opera Company, and the Academy of Ancient Music.

Audio links: 

1. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e00va7yg4wvcwzpichzh1/Muriel-Herbert-The-Lake-Isle-of-Innesfree.m4a?rlkey=dstecuk6v0th89wfgaqqzkt4r&st=gs52t762&dl=0

2. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/83xd9a0t3fjwbc3a4xj40/Rebecca-Clarke-Shy-One.m4a?rlkey=rf1qu8d9u14z23qnr8c9vynfw&st=ycnd7tqd&dl=0