Hidden Talent To The Fore
Illawarra Mercury
Monday June 2, 2008
DAVID Hidden believes his decision to leave a law degree to concentrate on singing opera will mean he will be able to avoid - or at least delay - any middle-age crisis.
The decision, particularly for the son of a judge, was a big one.But Mr Hidden, 28, of Berrima, has no regrets.The change began when, while singing with his father, he was overheard by an opera aficionado who thought he had potential.Yesterday, Mr Hidden sang a piece from Beethoven's Fidelio in the Operatic Aria Solo Open section of the City of Wollongong Eisteddfod.It was his third eisteddfod performance and a valuable learning experience for someone hoping to study at the Conservatorium of Music next year.He performed as jailer Rocco in the song, which examines the relative importance of love and money.Such a dramatic storyline, says Mr Hidden, is an example of the type of powerful impact good opera offers."I now also appreciate the physical and emotional ability of what opera performers do on stage," he said."I don't go home and listen to opera - it's the shows that are great."And the decision to study opera in lieu of law?"My family has been supportive of it; I think even my dad might be jealous. Now that I've done this it might mean I'll avoid a middle-age crisis, at least until I'm 80, anyway."ResultsFriday, May 30, morning session.Song with sacred content solo, 12 years and under 1. Katelyn Koprivec, Shell Cove; 2. Anjali Iyer, Figtree; 3. Kiara Bahamondes-McKibbin.Song with sacred content solo, 13 and 14 years only.1. Aidan McCabe, Unanderra; 2. Charlotte Warriner, Albion Park; 3. Lorena Sauro, Berkeley.Song with sacred content solo, 15 and 16 years only.1. Kayla Murphy, Blackbutt; 2. Katherine Akele, Corrimal; 3. Lia Iafolla, Horsley.Afternoon session.Vocal solo, 17 to 21 years.1. Emma Moore, Keiraville; 2. Anna Dowsley, Lane Cove; 3. Kirsten Jones, Otford.Art song solo open.1. Laura Scandizzo, Concord; 2. Emma Moore, Keiraville; 3. Alexandra Hardy, Austinmer.Evening session.Lieder solo, 17 to 21 years.1. Emma Moore, Keiraville; 2. Anna Dowsley, Lane Cove.Junior Aria Solo, 17 to 21 years.1 Kirsten Jones, Otford; 2. Alexandra Hardy, Austinmer; 3. Emma Moore, Keiraville.Songs with sacred content solo, 17 years and over.1. Emma Moore, Keiraville; 2. Anna Dowsley, Lane Cove; Nicole Mobey, Corrimal.Saturday, May 31, morning session.Folk song solo open.1. Lecia Robertson, Newrybar; 2. Amy Corkery, Cammeray; 3. Janene Broere, Chisholm.French art song solo open.1. Kerry Nicholson, Rockdale; 2. Daniel McMillian, Braddon; 3. Emma Moore, Keiraville.Afternoon session.Vocal solo open.1. Lecia Robertson, Newrybar; 2. Alicia Metusela, Figtree; 3. Gabrielle Jack, New Lambton.Evening session.Lieder solo open.1. Amy Corkery, Cammeray; 2. Rachel Bate, Corrimal; 3. Emma Moore, Keiraville.Senior vocal championship solo, 17 years and over.1. Emma Moore, Keiraville; 2. Anna Dowsley, Lane Cove; 3. Rachel Bate, Corrimal.Sunday, June 1, afternoon session.Operatic aria solo open.1. Kerry Nicholson, Rockdale; 2. Amy Corkery, Cammeray.
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