Who we support
The foundation is pleased to have supported many emerging artists and opera organisations in Canterbury.
We welcome new proposals for funding. Our grants committee will assess all proposals to ensure they align with the objectives and principles upheld by the foundation.
A selection of the many artists and productions we have supported is found below.
NZ OPERA
Le comte Ory 2024
Cosi Fan Tutte 2023
Macbeth 2022
Marriage of Figaro 2021
The Barber of Seville 2019
Tosca 2018
Carmen 2017
La Traviata 2016
Madam Butterfly 2015
La Boheme 2014
Don Giovanni 2013
CANTERBURY OPERA
Lakmé 2003
TOI TOI OPERA
Suor Angelica & Elegies 2021
A Barber & Bernstein Double Bill 2022
MASTERCLASSES
Roderick Williams OBE 2024
Sir Simon Keenlyside CBE 2023
THE CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS SOCIETY INC SENIOR VOCAL SECTION
Aria Competition – 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mouncey Memorial Singing Competition - 2017, 2018, 2019
SOUTHERN OPERA
Carmen 2007
Contribution towards the costs of Sharolyn Kimmorley AM – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMERS
Angus Simmons (2018, 2019, 2020)
Harry Grigg (2019)
Elisabeth Harris (2017)
Oliver Sewell (2014)
Amina Edris (2012)
Amanda Atlas (2012)
Seamus Casey (2006)
Leisa Falconer (2003)
Geoff Knight (2003)
