As a 19-year-old
Finalist in the
inaugural (1982)
‘Mathy’ competition,
it brought me to
immediate national
attention, and with
my subsequent win
the following year,
‘The Mathy’ provided
me with the funds
and contacts to
launch my career
nationally and since
internationally.
I would whole-
heartedly support
the endeavours
(of the ASC) in
identifying young
outstanding
Australian talent
and nurturing it
to full fruition. 
Jeffrey BLack
Qld Baritone,
1983 Mathy winner
I sincerely hope
that the sponsors
of the ASC are aware
how far-reaching
their actions are.
From my personal
point of view their
support was
essential in gaining
the necessary
overseas training
and experience
without which
it is impossible
to launch an inter-
national career.
Alexandra Sherman
Vic Soprano,
1997 Mathy winner
The ASC has
provided me with
amazing oppor-
tunities and support.
Since winning the
competition I have
been able to study
German in Berlin,
work with
international
coaches in London,
as well as perform
with the SSO and
Richard Bonynge.
The Australian
Singing Competition
has given me the
means and
opportunities to do
everything I possibly
can to achieve the
dream and reality of
becominga world
class professional
singer.
Anita Watson
NSW Soprano,
2005 Mathy winner
1985-1989
...the foremost
popular music
prize in
Australia
Robert Dalziel
Group Managing Director,
Grace Bros
I'm proud of
the role Grace Bros has played
in establishing Australasia's richest contem-
porary singing competition.
John Sainty
Managing Director,
Grace Bros
Fourteen years before Australian Idol, the Contemporary Section of the Australian Singing Competition was the first and only national contemporary singing competition in Australia.
The original bequest of Marianne Mathy-Frisdane did not specify that a scholarship be awarded to a particular singing genre (opera, classical, rock, pop, jazz, folk, country, etc).
71 contestants entered the inaugural 1982 Marianne Mathy Scholarship. These entrants represented a wide range of vocal types — with the first recipient New Zealand-born operatic soprano Nicola Waite.
In 1983 MOST divided the Australian Singing Competition into two Sections — Opera & Classical, and Contemporary.
The Marianne Mathy Scholarship was the major award of the Opera & Classical Section, which continues to this day.
In 1985, New South Wales retailer, Grace Bros accepted the invitation to become a major sponsor of the ASC Contemporary Section, by providing the 'Grace Bros Prize' for contemporary singing, valued at $15,000 and by underwriting the costs of the Contemporary Section.
The 'Grace Bros Prize' and other prizes in the areas of pop, rock, jazz, folk and country broadened the appeal of the Australian Singing Competition.
ASC Contemporary Section
1985-1989
In 5 years, the competition had over 1,100 contestants and awarded in excess of $200,00 in prizes and career opportunities
1989
213 contestants
Winner Darryl Lovegrove, NZ born Sydneysider
Grace Bros Prize presented by John Sainty, Managing Director, Grace Bros
National Adjudicator Maestro Tommy Tycho AM MBE
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Martin Benge, Avigail Herman, William Motzing, Mike Perjanik, Claire Poole, Wayne Senior
Guest Artists Marty Rhone and Penny Pavlakis (winner, 1988)
Finals Concert St George Leagues Club with the Sydney International Orchestra (SIO) conducted by Steve Watson, hosted by Daryl Somers
Proceeds of ticket sales were dontated to the Variety Club of Australia
1988
324 contestants
Winner Penny Pavlakis, NSW
Grace Bros Prize presented by Robert Dalziel, Group General Manager, Grace Bros
National Adjudicator Maestro Tommy Tycho AM MBE
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Martin Benge, Peter Dawkins, Arthur Greenslade, Barrie Heidenreich, Mike Perjanik, Claire Poole, Colleen May, Doug Parkinson, Jackie Love, Sandy Scott
The Finals were held at a gala dinner attended by 400 invited guests at the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal. The singers were accompanied by the Sydney International Orchestra (SIO) conducted by Steve Watson, hosted by Daryl Somers
1987
251 contestants
Winner Margi de Ferranti, VIC
Grace Bros Prize presented by Billy Joel
National Adjudicator Maestro Tommy Tycho AM MBE
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Martin Benge, Arthur Greenslade, Barrie Heidenreich, Mike Perjanik, Claire Poole, Keith Potger
Guest Artists John Foreman, Martin Lass, Sandy Scott, Ruth Wilson (winner, 1985) and the Janice Breen Dancers
Finals Concert Sydney Town Hall with the Sydney International Orchestra (SIO) conducted by William Motzing, hosted by Daryl Somers
1986
139 contestants
Winner Ruth Wilson, NSW
Grace Bros Prize presented by singer songwriter Peter Allen
National Adjudicator Maestro Tommy Tycho AM MBE
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Martin Benge, Hayes Gordon OBE, Arthur Greenslade, Peggy Mortimer, Mike Perjanik, Claire Poole, Glenn Shorrock
Guest Artists James Morrison, Marty Rhone, Mark Walton, Jodie Gilles (winner, 1985) and the Janice Breen Dancers
Finals Concert State Theatre with the Sydney International Orchestra (SIO) conducted by William Motzing, hosted by Daryl Somers
1985
194 contestants
Winner Jodie Gillies, NSW
Grace Bros Prize presented by Michael Grace, Chairman of Grace Bros
National Adjudicator Maestro Tommy Tycho AM MBE
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Martin Benge, Ric Birch, Don Burrows MBE, Claire Poole
Guest Artists Craig Gough, Martin Lass, Vicki Tycho, Ricky May and the Young Company Showgroup
Finals Concert Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House with the Sydney International Orchestra (SIO) conducted by Mike Perjanik, hosted by Daryl Somers.
Proceeds of ticket sales were donated to the NSW Spastic Centre and the North Rocks Centre for Deaf and Blind Children
The Mathy
'The Mathy' limited edition Drago Marin Cherina bronze statuette was first awarded to Rachelle Durkin in 2000.
'The Mathy' has become synonymous with the Marianne Mathy Scholarship, the featured award within the IFAC Australian Singing Competition.
history of the IFAC-australian singing competition
The IFAC Australian Singing Competition evolved from the Marianne Mathy Scholarship, which was established through a bequest made in the Will of Marianne Mathy-Frisdane, an operatic soprano and distinguished teacher who trained many well-known Australian singers.
Recognised as Australasia's richest competition for opera & classical singing, in three decades approximately 2,300 singers have entered the competition and in excess of $2,5 million in prizes, plus many career opportunities (not including the ASC Contemporary Section, see left) have been awarded.
The Marianne Mathy Scholarship remains the premier award of the IFAC Australian Singing Competition. This is currently $30,000 plus a select 'suite' of prizes and opportunities that complement and support the Scholarship, bringing the total value to over $40,000, which includes the limited edition Drago Marin Cherina bronze statuette know as 'The Mathy.'
The Marianne Mathy Scholarship and the competition are managed and administered by Music & Opera Singers Trust Limited (MOST), a not-for-profit organisation that provides professional services for competitions, events, scholarships, prizes, awards and grants.
Why the Australian Singing Competition?
In 1983 MOST made the decision to promote the Marianne Mathy Scholarship as a competition for young opera and classical singers, and to establish a separate section for contemporary singers. Both sections were to come under the umbrella of the 'Australian Singing Competition.'
'The Mathy' was the premier award of the Opera & Classical Section. From 1985 the 'Grace Bros Prize' was the major prize within the Contemporary Section. From 1985 to 1989 both Sections ran parallel to but separate from one another under the banner 'Australian Singing Competition'. The Contemporary Section of the ASC proved a popular success, but sadly was suspended in 1990 (see history, left).
Today, 'The Mathy' remains the premier award of the IFAC Australian Singing Competition, with a total value of over $40,000.
The Australian Singing Competition consists of many scholarships, awards, prizes and career opportunities. Over the years these have included — the Handa Prize, Guild Hall School of Music & Drama, the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Award, the Foster Award, YMF Award, the Northern Royal College of Music, Manchester — to name but a few.
complete list of Prizes and Opportunities
The Opera Awards
As the Australian Singing Competition has evolved, it has split into two streams, one for singers under the age of 26, the other for professional opera singers.
Since 2001, the professional stream has been its own, privately judged, competition, the Opera Awards. The premier prize is the YMF Australia Award, valued at $30,000.
Opera Awards Prizes and Opportunities
Back to the future
The longevity of the competition is a testament not only to the generous spirit of Marianne Mathy-Frisdane, but also to the tireless efforts of many individuals and organisations — many of whom are mentioned on this website.
2011
Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
In the presence of The Honorable Barry O’Farrell, NSW Premier
Major Sponsor Dr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 56 contestants
Winner NSW soprano, Emma Moore, 23
2011 Masterclass
Bernadette Cullen, David Harper and the five IFAC ASC Finalists
Venue Independent Theatre, North Sydney on Thursday 12th August 2011
National Adjudicator Bernadette Cullen
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Michael Black, Rowena Cowley; (VIC) Annette Halloran; (WA) Marilyn Phillips
Adjudicators Semi-Finals Peter Czornyj, Anthony Legge, Stephen Mould
Adjudicators Finals Peter Czornyj, Michael Halliwell, Anthony Legge, Roderick Lakin (non-voting Chair)
Semi-Finals Concert Independent Theatre, North Sydney Wednesday 7th September
Accompanist David Harper, Compere Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Claire Candy, soprano; Caitlin Cassidy, mezzo soprano; Olivia Cranwell, soprano; Naomi Johns, soprano; Emma Moore, soprano; Joanna Norman, soprano; Morgan Pearse, bass baritone; Gérard Schneider, tenor; Erika Simons, soprano; Bryony Williams, soprano
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Sunday 30th October 2011, with the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey and compere Lyndon Terracini, Artistic Director of Opera Australia
Finalists Naomi Johns, soprano; Emma Moore, soprano; Morgan Pearse, bass baritone; Gérard Schneider, tenor; Bryony Williams, soprano
2010
Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards and the inaugural ASC Masterclass
In the presence of Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia
Major Sponsor Dr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 66 contestants
Winner NSW soprano, Rachel Bate, 25
ASC Masterclass
Lisa Gasteen AO, David Harper and the five ASC Finalists
Venue Independent Theatre, North Sydney on Thursday 12th August 2010
National Adjudicator Lisa Gasteen AO
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Anson Austin OAM, Andrew Dalton; (NZ) Barry Mora, Patricia Wright (NZ heats cancelled); (QLD) Narelle French, Richard Wenn; (VIC) Stephen Grant, Suzanne Johnston; (WA) Andrew Foote, Patricia Price
Adjudicators Semi-Finals Peter Czornyj, Stephen Mould, Linnhe Robertson
Adjudicators Finals Conal Coad, Peter Czornyj, Dobbs Franks, Prof Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Stephen Mould
Semi-Finals Concert The Independent Theatre, North Sydney, hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Rachel Bate, soprano; Simon Gilkes, tenor; Sarah Guilmartin, soprano; Kiandra Howarth, soprano; Naomi Johns, soprano; Eleanor Lyons, soprano; Erin Patrick, soprano; Morgan Pearse, bass baritone; Ryan Sharp, bass baritone; Kang Wang, tenor
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House with the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra (AOBO) conducted by Giovanni Reggioli and hosted by Sara Macliver
Finalists Rachel Bate, soprano; Kiandra Howarth, soprano; Eleanor Lyons, soprano; Ryan Sharp, bass baritone; Kang Wang, tenor
2009
Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
Major Sponsor Dr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 76 contestants
Winner NSW baritone, Sam Roberts-Smith, 24
National Adjudicator Donald Shanks AO, OBE
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Tony Legge, Stephen Yalouris; (QLD) Graham Abbott, Narelle French; (VIC) Hugh Halliday, Merlyn Quaife; (WA) Andrew Foote, Christina Gronborg
Adjudicators Semi-Finals Stephen Mould, Richard Wenn
Adjudicators Finals Dobbs Franks, Prof Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Marshall Maguire, Stephen Mould
Semi-Finals Concert The Independent Theatre, North Sydney, hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Hadleigh Adams, bass baritone; Stacey Alleaume, soprano; Angela Edwards, soprano; Louise Fenbury, mezzo soprano; Panayiota Kalatzsis, mezzo soprano; Stuart Laing, tenor; Jade Moffat, mezzo soprano; Samuel Sakker, tenor; Lachlan Scott, bass; Sam Roberts-Smith, baritone
Finals Concert His Majesty’s Theatre Perth with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) conducted by Aldo Salvagno and hosted by Sara Macliver
Finalists Hadleigh Adams, bass baritone; Jade Moffat, mezzo soprano; Samuel Sakker, tenor; Lachlan Scott, bass; Sam Roberts-Smith, baritone
2008
Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
Major Sponsor Dr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 56 contestants
Winner WA baritone, Sitiveni Talei, 26
National Adjudicator Deborah Riedel
Adjudicator Heats (NSW) Ian McCahon, Barry Ryan: (QLD) Narelle French, Margaret Baker-Genovesi; (VIC) Suzanne Johnston, David Kram; (WA) Sara Macliver, Linda Barkan
Adjudicators Semi-Finals Prof Imre Palló, Prof Linnhe Robertson, Richard Wenn
Adjudicators Finals Dobbs Franks, Prof Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Prof Imre Palló, Prof Linnhe Robertson, Richard Wenn
Semi-Finals Concert Verbrugghen, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, hosted by Christopher Dawes
Semi-Finalists Jennifer Barrington, soprano; Nicole Car, soprano; Angela Edwards, soprano; Celeste Haworth, mezzo soprano; Sky Ingram, soprano; Michael Lampard, baritone; Eleanor Lyons, soprano; Sam Roberts-Smith, baritone; Sitiveni Talei, baritone; Thomas Wood, tenor
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House with the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra (AOBO) conducted by Brian Castles-0nion and hosted by Christopher Lawrence
Finalists Nicole Car, soprano; Sky Ingram, soprano; Michael Lampard, baritone; Sitiveni Talei, baritone
2007
Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
Major Sponsor Dr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 59 contestants
Winner Victorian soprano, Emily Blanch, 23
National Adjudicator Anson Austin OAM
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Michael Black, Barry Ryan; (QLD) Narelle French, Joseph Ward OBE; (VIC) Margaret Haggart, Vladimir Vais; (WA) Fiona Campbell, Roma Conway
Adjudicators Semi-Finals Dr Michael Halliwell, Richard Wenn
Adjudicators Finals Dr Michael Halliwell, Prof Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Richard Wenn
Semi-Finals Concert Independent Theatre, hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Natalie Aroyan, soprano; Emily Blanch, soprano; Sarah Jones, soprano; Michael Lampard, baritone; Laurence Meikle, baritone; Mary-Jean O'Doherty, soprano; Lauren Oldham, soprano; Margaret Plummer, mezzo soprano; Helen Sherman, mezzo soprano; Victoria Wallace, mezzo soprano
Finals Concert Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music with the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra (AOBO) conducted by Richard Bonynge AC AO CBE and hosted by Jeffrey Black
Finalists Natalie Aroyan, soprano; Emily Blanch, soprano; Mary-Jean O'Doherty, soprano; Helen Sherman, mezzo soprano; Victoria Wallace, mezzo soprano
2006
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
Major Sponsor Dr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 69 contestants
Winner WA baritone, Duncan Rock, 22
National Adjudicator Fiona Janes
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Andrew Dalton, Andrew Greene; (QLD) Jason Barry-Smith, Narelle French; (VIC) Nance Grant MBE, David Kram; (WA) Andrew Foote
Adjudicators Semi-Finals Prof Imre Palló, Prof Linnhe Robertson
Adjudicators Finals David Garrett, Prof Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Prof Imre Palló, Prof Linnhe Robertson, Gregory Yurisich
Semi-Finals Concert Music Workshop, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, hosted by Christine Douglas
Finals Concert Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music with the Sydney Symphony conducted by Richard Bonynge AC AO CBE and hosted by Stuart Maunder
Finalists Lauren Easton, mezzo soprano; Andrew Finden, baritone; James Homann, bass baritone; Michael Lampard, baritone; Duncan Rock, baritone
2005
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
Major Sponsors Dr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC) and Obelisk Investors Ltd
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 60 contestants
Winner NSW soprano, Anita Watson, 25
National Adjudicator Glenn Winslade
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Jane Edwards, Stephen Mould; (QLD) Shaun Brown, Narelle French; (VIC) David Kram, Stephen Mould; (WA) Roma Conway, Marilyn Phillips
Adjudicators Semi-Finals David Garrett, Michael Halliwell
Adjudicators Finals David Garrett, Michael Halliwell, Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Gregory Yurisich
Semi-Finals Concert Music Workshop, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Lucinda-Mirikata Deacon, soprano; Samuel Dundas, baritone; Christopher Hiller, baritone; James Homann, baritone; Mylinda Joyce, soprano; Abraham Singer, bass baritone; Anita Watson, soprano; Derek Welton, baritone; Laura Wowk, soprano; Carmen Young, soprano
Finals Concert Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music with the Sydney Symphony conducted by Richard Bonynge AC AO CBE and hosted by Moffatt Oxenbould
Finalists Lucinda-Mirikata Deacon, soprano; Mylinda Joyce, soprano; Anita Watson, soprano; Derek Welton, baritone; Carmen Young, soprano
2004
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
Major Sponsors Mr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC) and Obelisk Investors Limited
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 68 contestants
Winner WA soprano, Emma Pearson, 24
National Adjudicator Glenys Fowles AM
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Jane Edwards, Stephen Mould; (QLD) John Dingle, Joseph Ward OBE; Hugh Halliday, Stephen Mould; (WA) Roma Conway, Pamela Turner
Adjudicators Semi-Finals David Garrett, Michael Halliwell, Gregory Yurisich
Adjudicators Finals David Garrett, Michael Halliwell, Prof Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Gregory Yurisich
Semi-Finals Concert Independent Theatre, North Sydney, hosted Marian Arnold
Semi-Finalists Andrew Goodwin, tenor; Georgia Hawes, mezzo soprano; Christopher Hillier, tenor; Milica Ilic, soprano; Andrew Moran, baritone; Paul O'Neill, tenor; Emma Pearson, soprano; Lauren Sleap, mezzo soprano; Laura Wowk, soprano; Barbara Zavros, soprano
ASC Finals Concert His Majesty’s Theatre Perth with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) conducted by Richard Divall AC AO CBE and hosted by Guy Noble
Finalists Andrew Goodwin, tenor; Andrew Moran, baritone; Paul O'Neill, tenor; Emma Pearson, soprano; Barbara Zavros, soprano
2003
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
Major Sponsors Mr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC) and Obelisk Investors Limited
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 74 contestants
Winner NSW soprano, Jessica Pratt, 24
National Adjudicator Marilyn Richardson
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Jane Edwards, Rosemary Gunn; (QLD) Margeta Elkins, Narelle French; (VIC) Roger Howell, Vladimir Vais; (WA) Roma Conway, Marilyn Phillips
Adjudicators Semi-Finals Eric Clapham OAM, David Garrett, Michael Halliwell, Prof Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Gregory Yurisich
Adjudicators Finals Eric Clapham OAM, David Garrett, Michael Halliwell
Semi-Finals Concert Independent Theatre, hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Tanith Bryce, soprano; Mark Fowler, tenor; David Hansen, countertenor; Simon Lobelson, baritone; Andrew Moran, baritone; Margaret Plummer, soprano; Jessica Pratt, soprano; Clarissa Spata, soprano; Melinda van der Meulen, soprano; Elena Xanthoudakis, soprano
Finals Concert Sydney Opera House with the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra (AOBO) conducted by Tom Woods and hosted by Guy Noble
Finalists Tanith Bryce, soprano; Mark Fowler, tenor; David Hansen, countertenor; Jessica Pratt, soprano; Melinda van der Meulen, soprano; Elena Xanthoudakis, soprano
2002
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
Major Sponsors Mr Haruhisa Handa, International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC) and Obelisk Investors Limited
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 74 contestants
Winner NSW mezzo soprano, Katharine Tier, 20
National Adjudicator Gregory Yurisich
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Rowena Cowley, Anson Austin; (QLD) Narelle French, Hilary Jones; (SA) Keith Hempton, Stephen Phillips; (VIC) Rosamund Illing, David Kram; (WA) Ruth Atkinson, Richard Mills
Adjudicators Semi-Finals Brian Castles-Onion, David Garrett, Michael Halliwell
Adjudicators Finals Brian Castles-Onion, David Garrett, Michael Halliwell, Prof Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Patricia Price
Semi-Finals Concert Independent Theatre, North Sydney, hosted by Peter Egan
Semi-Finalists Cherie Boogaart, mezzo soprano; Brad Cooper, tenor; Luke Gabbedy, baritone; Milica Ilic, soprano; Celeste Lazarenko, soprano; Gregory McLeod, tenor; Adam Miller, baritone; Sian Pendry, mezzo soprano; Gillian Ramm, soprano; Katherine Tier, mezzo soprano; Melinda van der Meulen, soprano; Caroline Wenborne, soprano
Finals Concert Perth Concert Hall with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) conducted by Vladimir Verbitsky and hosted by Robyn Johnston
Finalists Brad Cooper, tenor; Celeste Lazarenko, soprano; Gilliam Ramm, soprano; Katherine Tier, mezzo soprano; Caroline Wenborne, soprano
2001
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy Awards
Major Sponsor Mr Haruhisa Handa and International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 58 contestants
Winner Victorian soprano, Rejieli Shepherd-Paulo, 25
National Adjudicator Robert Gard OBE
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Andrew Dalton, Sharolyn Kimmorley; (VIC) Nance Grant, Vladimir Vais; (QLD) John Dingle, Adele Nisbet
Adjudicators Semi-Finals Eric Clapham OAM, David Garrett, Michael Halliwell, Gregory Yurisich
Adjudicators Finals Eric Clapham OAM, David Garrett, Michael Halliwell, Professor Yoshinobu Kuribayashi and Gregory Yurisich
Semi-Finals Concert The Studio, Sydney Opera House, hosted by Peter Egan
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House with the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra (AOBO) conducted by Johannes Fritsch and hosted by Guy Noble
Finalists Lorina Gore, soprano; Alexander Lewis, baritone; Dominica Matthews, mezzo soprano; Rejieli Shepherd-Paulo, soprano; Katrina Waters, mezzo soprano
2000
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards
Major Sponsor Mr Haruhisa Handa and International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 58 contestants
Winner WA soprano, Rachelle Durkin, 25
Opera Awards 25 nominees
Featuring the Handa Scholarship and the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship
Winner NSW baritone, Han Lim, 29
National Adjudicator, The Mathy Joseph Ward OBE
Adjudicators Heats, The Mathy (NSW) Michael Halliwell, Stuart Maunder; (VIC) Rosamund Illing; (QLD) Gregory Massingham, Marilyn Richardson
Adjudicators Semi-Finals, The Mathy Eric Clapham OAM, David Garrett, William Gillespie, Sharolyn Kimmorley
Finals Adjudicators, The Mathy Eric Clapham OAM, David Garrett, William Gillespie, Sharolyn Kimmorley, Professor Yoshinobu Kuribayashi and Neil Mackie CBE
Adjudicators, Opera Awards Christine Douglas, Andrew Greene and John Pringle AM
The Opera Awards from 2001 is now managed and presented by Music & Opera Singers Trust Limited (MOST) as a separate competition, for the benefit of professional opera singers
Semi-Finals Concert The Studio, Sydney Opera House, hosted by Guy Noble
Semi-Finalists Joshua Bloom, baritone; Rachelle Durkin, soprano; Shannon Foley, baritone; Luke Gabbedy, baritone; Lorina Gore, soprano; Martene Grimson, soprano; Jocelyn Hickey, soprano; Dominica Matthews, mezzo soprano; Maxine Montgomery, soprano; Spencer Silby-Ainuutuimaseve, tenor
Finals Concert Perth Concert Hall with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) conducted by David Stanhope and compered by Christopher Lawrence
Finalists Joshua Bloom, baritone; Rachelle Durkin, soprano; Martene Grimson, soprano; Jocelyn Hickey, soprano; Spencer Silby-Ainuutuimaseve, tenor
1999
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards
Major Sponsor Mr Haruhisa Handa and International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 59 contestants
Winner NSW soprano, Janette Zilioli, 20
Opera Awards 19 nominees
Featuring the Handa Scholarship and the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship
Winner NSW tenor, Adrian McEniery, 21
National Adjudicator, The Mathy Patricia Price
Adjudicators Heats, The Mathy (NSW) Anson Austin OAM, Andrew Dalton; (VIC) Margaret Haggart, Vladimir Vais; (QLD) James Christiansen, Joseph Ward OBE; (WA) Cornelius de Munck, Jolanta Nagajek
Adjudicators Semi-Finals, The Mathy Eric Clapham OAM, David Garrett, Brenda Holleman
Finals Adjudicators, The Mathy Eric Clapham OAM, David Garrett, Brenda Holleman, Joseph Ward OBE and Professor Yoshinobu Kuribayashi
Adjudicators, Opera Awards Linnhe Robertson, Ghillian Sullivan, John Shaw, Roderick Brydon, Richard Divall, Anson Austin
Semi-Finals Concert Independent Theatre, North Sydney, hosted by Brendan Walsh
Semi-Finalists Angela Brewer, soprano; Adrian Dwyer, tenor; Blake Fischer, baritone; Emma Foster, mezzo soprano; Sally McHugh, soprano; Kirsti Palmer, soprano; Melinda Parsons, soprano; Kate Spence, mezzo soprano; Katherine Stariha, soprano; Rohan Thatcher, baritone; Leon Warnock, baritone; Janette Zilioli, soprano
Finals Concert Festival Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) conducted by Myer Fredman and Kynan Johns, and hosted by Christopher Lawrence
Finalists Adrian Dwyer, tenor; Blake Fischer, baritone; Sally McHugh, soprano; Melinda Parsons, soprano; Janette Zilioli, soprano
1998
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards
Major Sponsors Mr Haruhisa Handa, the International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC) and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 69 contestants
Winner NSW soprano, Göknur Ray, 20
Opera Awards 34 nominees
Featuring the Handa Scholarship and the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship
Winner NSW tenor, Jamie Allen, 31
Awards were presented by Mr Haruhisa Handa (IFAC)
National Adjudicator, The Mathy Geoffrey Chard AM
Adjudicators Heats, The Mathy (NSW) Anson Austin OAM, Michael Dale; (QLD) Gregory Massingham, Jillian Stoll; (SA) Keith Hempton; (VIC) John Dingle, David Kram; (WA) Pamela Foulkes, Gregory Yurisich
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals, 'The Mathy' Eric Clapham, Samuel Dixon, Brenda Holleman, Yoshinobu Kuribayashi, Kenneth Merrill, Patricia Price
Adjudicators, Opera Awards Richard Divall OBE, Myer Fredman, Ronald Maconaghie AM, Linnhe Robertson, and Ghillian Sullivan.
*Australia’s professional opera companies and the ASC’s Music Advisory Committee nominated singers to be considered for the Opera Awards
Semi-Finals Concert Independent Theatre, hosted by Brendan Walsh
Finals Concert Perth Concert Hall with The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO), conducted by Myer Fredman and hosted by Christopher Lawrence
Finalists Caroline Chown, soprano; Daniella Ehrlich, mezzo soprano; Blake Fischer, baritone; Goknur Ray, soprano; Michael Smallwood, tenor
1997
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 119 contestants
Winner Victorian mezzo-soprano, Alexandra Sherman, 21
Opera Awards
Winner NSW soprano, Donna-Maree Dunlop, 29
Awards presented by Jeffrey Black
National Adjudicator The Mathy & Opera Awards Eileen Hannan
Adjudicators Heats 'The Mathy' & Opera Awards (NSW) Michael Dale, Patricia Price; (QLD) Thomas Cullen, Margreta Elkins AM; (VIC) Rosamund Illing OA, David Kram; (SA) Keith Hempton, Stephen Phillips; (WA) Cornelius de Munck, Marilyn Phillips
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals, The Mathy Eric Clapham, Samuel Dixon, Brenda Holleman, Christopher Underwood
Adjudicators, Opera Awards Suzannah Conway, Myer Fredman (Chair), Marilyn Richardson
Semi-Finals Concert Queensland Convervatorium of Music, hosted by Geoffrey Turner
Semi-Finalists Joshua Bloom, baritone; Louise Callinan, mezzo soprano; Melanie Duncan, soprano; Danielle Scriva, soprano; Alexandra Sherman, mezzo soprano; Spencer Silby, baritone; Elizabeth Stannard, soprano; Marija Stojakovic, soprano; Rohan Thatcher, baritone; Leon Warnock, baritone
Finals Concert Conservatorium Theatre, South Bank, Brisbane hosted by Howard Ainsworth
Finalists Alexandra Sherman, mezzo soprano; Spencer Silby, baritone; Marija Stojakovic, soprano; Rohan Thatcher, baritone; Leon Warnock, baritone
1996
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards*
Major Sponsor Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship
Winner Victorian soprano, Rebecca Nash, 24
Opera Awards
Winner NSW soprano, Amelia Farrugia, 26
National Adjudicator, The Mathy & Opera Awards Patricia Price
Adjudicators Heats, The Mathy & Opera Awards (NSW) David Brennan, Brenda Holleman; (QLD) Suzannah Conway, Margreta Elkins AM; (VIC) Natalia Afeyan, John Dingle; (SA) Keith Hempton, Stephen Phillips; (WA) Marilyn Phillips, Janice Taylor-Warne
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals, The Mathy Eric Clapham, Samuel Dixon, Neil Easton OAM, Michael Halliwell
Adjudicators, Opera Awards Myer Fredman (Chair), Ronald Maconaghie AM, Linnhe Robertson
*The Opera Awards was an open competition
Semi-Finals Concert Independent Theatre, hosted by Brendan Walsh
Semi-Finalists Joshua Bloom, baritone; Tarita Botsman, soprano; Ilse Brown, mezzo soprano; Leslie Flanagan, baritone; Shelli Gilhome, mezzo soprano; Sarah Hills, soprano; Leanne Kenneally, soprano; Jaewoo Kim, tenor; Rebecca Nash, soprano; Francisco Romero, countertenor
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, hosted by Christopher Lawrence
Finalists Joshua Bloom, baritone; Leslie Flanagan, baritone; Shelli Gilhome, mezzo soprano; Sarah Hills, soprano; Rebecca Nash, soprano
1995
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & the Opera Awards*
Major Sponsor Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 71 contestants
Winner Victorian soprano, Natalie Christie, 20
Presented by David Murray, Managing Director, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Opera Awards* 5 nominees
Winner soprano, Ingrid Silveus, 31
The Lotus Development Scholarship**
Winner tenor, Adrian McEniery, 28
The Opera Awards and the Lotus Development Scholarship presented by Gerhard Rumpff, Managing Director, Lotus Development Corporation
National Adjudicator, The Mathy Sharolyn Kimmorley
Adjudicators Heats, The Mathy' (NSW) Simon Kenway, Gillian Sullivan; (QLD) James Christiansen, Gregory Massingham; (VIC) Tony Gould, Linnhe Robertson
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals, The Mathy Eric Clapham, Samuel Dixon, Glenys Fowles AM, Brenda Holleman
Adjudicators, Opera Awards Myer Fredman (Chair), Andrew Greene, Ghillian Sullivan
* The Finalists nominated for the Opera Awards were: Andrew Foote (West Australia Opera), Matthew Henrick (State Opera of South Australia), Natalie Jones (Victoria State Opera), Adrian McEniery (Lyric Opera of Queensland), Ingrid Silveus (The Australian Opera)
**The Lotus Development Scholarship was a cash grant for an opera singer for study overseas
Semi-Finalists Catherine Carby, mezzo soprano; Natalie Christie, soprano; John Cummins, baritone; Anthony Elek, tenor; Shelli Gilhome, mezzo soprano; Sarah Hills, soprano; Leanne Kenneally, soprano; Joslyn Rechter, mezzo soprano; Katherine Rekaris, soprano; Christopher Saunders, tenor
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House hosted by Christopher Lawrence
Finalists Natalie Christie, soprano; Leanne Kenneally, soprano; Anthony Elek, tenor; Katherine Rekaris, soprano; Joslyn Rechter, mezzo soprano
1994
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards
Major Sponsor Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 78 contestants
Winner Queensland tenor, David Quah, 25
Opera Awards 5 nominees
Winner WA soprano, Fiona Campbell, 24
Presented by David Murray, Managing Director, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
National Adjudicator, The Mathy Joseph Ward OBE
Adjudicators Heats, The Mathy (NSW) Rosemary Gunn, Stephen Yalouris; (QLD) Suzannah Conway, Margreta Elkins AM; (SA) David Kram, Kevin Miller; (VIC) Roger Howell, Robert Rosen
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals, The Mathy Awards Joan Arnold OBE, Eric Clapham, Brian Hansford, Loris Synan
Adjudicators, Opera Awards Stephen Barlow, Robert Gard OBE, Nance Grant MBE
*The Finalists nominated for the Opera Awards were: Fiona Campbell (The West Australian Opera), Christopher Josey (The Australian Opera), Kate Ladner (State Opera of South Australia), Celia Mylne (Lyric Opera of Queensland), Nicole Youl (Victoria State Opera). They were accompanied by the State Orchestra of Victoria conducted by Graham Abbott
Semi-Finals Concert Melbourne Town Hall
Semi-Finalists Anthony Elek, tenor; Natalie Jones, soprano; Rosario La Spina, tenor; Emma Lysons, soprano; Cinzia Montresor, soprano; David Quah, tenor; Joslyn Rechter, mezzo soprano; Lisa Russell, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo soprano; Anna Ryberg, mezzo soprano
Finals Concert Melbourne Town Hall, part of the Melbourne International Festival of the Arts, hosted by Clive Stark
Finalists Anthony Elek, tenor; Natalie Jones, soprano; Emma Lysons, soprano; David Quah, tenor; Lisa Russell, soprano; Anna Ryberg, mezzo soprano
1993
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards*
Major Sponsor Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 57 contestants
Winner NSW soprano, Amelia Farrugia, 23
Opera Awards 5 nominees
Featuring the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship
Winner SA baritone, Douglas McNicol, 34
Awards presented by David Murray, Managing Director, Commonwealth Bank
National Adjudicator, The Mathy Myer Fredman
Adjudicators Heats, The Mathy Awards (NSW) Anson Austin OAM, Simon Kenway; (QLD) Suzannah Conway, John Matheson; (SA) Tito Capobianco, Kevin Miller; (VIC) Roger Howell, Robert Rosen
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals, The Mathy Eric Clapham, Glenys Fowles AM, Brenda Holleman, Moffatt Oxenbould AM
Adjudicators, Opera Awards Joseph Ward OBE (Principal Adjudicator), Grace Bumbry, Maestro Carlo Felice Cillario
*Opera Award Finalists nominated by each of the five professional opera companies for The Opera Awards were: Rodney Gilchrist (The Australian Opera), Lisa Harper-Brown (The West Australian Opera), Kate Ladner (The Victoria State Opera), Douglas McNicol (The State Opera of South Australia), Christopher Saunders (Lyric Opera of Queensland)
Semi-Finals Concert Sydney Opera Centre, hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Tarita Botsman, soprano; Shaun Brown, baritone; Andrew Brunsdon, baritone; Fiona Campbell, mezzo soprano; Tobias Cole, countertenor; Donna-Maree Dunlop, soprano; Amelia Farrugia, soprano; Sarah Hills, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo soprano; Christopher Saunders, tenor
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, hosted by Leo Schofield
Finalists Tobias Cole, countertenor; Amelia Farrugia, soprano; Sarah Hills, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo soprano; Christopher Saunders, tenor
1992
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards
Major Sponsor Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA).
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 76 contestants
Winner Queensland baritone, Jason Smith, 22
Opera Awards 5 nominees
Winner WA soprano, Elisa Wilson, 28
Awards presented by Jeffrey Black, himself a winner of both The Mathy and the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship
National Adjudicator, The Mathy Joseph Ward OBE
Adjudicators Heats, The Mathy Awards (ACT) John Cameron, Jeannette Russell; (NSW) Moffatt Oxenbould AM, Stephen Yalouris; (QLD) Suzannah Conway, John Matheson, John Woods; (SA) Norma Hunter, Kevin Miller; (VIC) Joan Arnold MBE, Rhonda Bruce
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals, The Mathy Eric Clapham, Myer Fredman, Brenda Holleman, Alan Light
Adjudicators, Opera Awards Roderick Brydon, Susan Dunn, Donald Shanks AO OBE
*The Opera Awards changed direction this year, with the five (5) Finalists nominated by Australia's professional opera companies. They were: Andrew Collis (The Lyric Opera of Queensland), Lindsay Gaffney (The Australian Opera), Shelley Hayton (The State Opera of South Australia), Timothy Patston (The Victoria State Opera), Elisa Wilson (The West Australian Opera)
Semi-Finals Concert Sydney Opera Centre, hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Jason Barry-Smith, baritone; John Brunato, bass; Helen Donaldson, soprano; Jacqueline Forster, soprano; Rodney Gilchrist, male soprano; Leanne Kenneally, soprano; Lotte Latukefu, mezzo soprano; Christopher Saunders, tenor; Tiffany Speight, soprano; Angus Wood, baritone
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, hosted by Leo Schofield
Finalists Jason Barry-Smith, baritone; Rodney Gilchrist, male soprano; Lotte Latukefu, mezzo soprano; Christopher Saunders, tenor; Angus Wood, baritone
1991
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards
Major Sponsor Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 115 contestants
Winner NSW tenor, Stuart Skelton, 22
The Opera Awards were not awarded
Awards presented by Dame Leonie Kramer DBE, Chancellor of the University of Sydney
National Adjudicator Loh Siew-Tuan
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Owen Chambers, Rosemary Gunn, David Gyger; (QLD) Suzannah Conway, Ruth Gurner, Nancy Tow; (SA) Bill Gillespie, Alan Hodgson, Norma Hunter; (VIC) Joan Arnold MBE, Gregory Dempsey, Marie Vandamme
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Werner Baer MBE, Eric Clapham, Margreta Elkins AM, Sharolyn Kimmorley, Marcella Reale, Stephen Snelleman
Semi-Finals Concert Sydney Opera Centre
Semi-Finalists Gavin Carr, baritone; Warwick Fyfe, bass baritone; Sandra Partridge, soprano; Deborah Peake-Jones, soprano; Richard Sims, bass; Stuart Skelton, tenor; Tiffany Speight, soprano; Jeremy Vinogradov, baritone
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, hosted by Leo Schofield
Finalists Richard Sims, bass; Stuart Skelton, tenor; Tiffany Speight, soprano; Jeremy Vinogradov, baritone
1990
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 110 contestants
Winner ACT mezzo soprano, Christina Wilson, 22
Opera Awards
Winner NSW soprano Akiko Nakajima, 27
Awards presented by The Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen, AK GCMG GCVO QC former Governor-General of Australia
National Adjudicator Joseph Ward
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Werner Baer, David Gyger, Roland Peelman; (QLD) Barbara Hebden, Olwen Jones, Georg Tintner; (SA) Herbert Esser, David Galliver; (VIC) Norman Bourke, Nance Grant MBE, David McSkimming
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Eric Clapham, Myer Fredman, Sharolyn Kimmorley, Val Vallis
Semi-Finals Concert Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Semi-Finalists Timothy Collins, baritone; Janelle Colquhoun, soprano; Lotte Latukefu, mezzo soprano; Annabella Redman, soprano; Stuart Skelton, tenor; Kim Wheeler, soprano; Christina Wilson, mezzo soprano
Finals Concert Lyric Theatre of the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, hosted by Howard Ainsworth
Finalists Janelle Colquhoun, soprano; Annabella Redman, soprano; Christina Wilson, mezzo soprano
1989
The Australian Singing Competition
The Mathy & Opera Awards
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 115 contestants
Winner Queensland soprano, Clare Gormley, 22
Opera Awards
Winner Victorian baritone, Lucas de Jong, 26
Awards presented by His Excellency Rear Admiral Sir David Martin, KCMG AO, Governor of New South Wales
National Adjudicator Margreta Elkins AM
Adjudicators Heats (ACT) Angela Giblin, Ronald Maconaghie AM; (NSW) Werner Baer, Elizabeth Fretwell OBE; (QLD) Henry Howell, Olwen Jones; (SA) David Galliver, David Kram, Roger Parker;(VIC) Nance Grant MBE, Wendy Pomroy; (WA) Sir Frank Callaway AO CMG OBE, Margaret Pride
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Eric Clapham, Myer Fredman, Marvin Keenze, Sharolyn Kimmorley, Ronald Maconaghie AM
Semi-Finals Concert Sydney Opera Centre, hosted by David Brown
Semi-Finalists Geoffrey Ashenden, baritone; Helen Donaldson, soprano; Anne Fisch, mezzo soprano; Clare Gormley, soprano; Alison-Rae Jones, soprano; Amelia Koh, soprano; Maria Pollicina, soprano; Linda Thompson, soprano
Finals Concert Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, hosted by Leo Schofield
Finalists Helen Donaldson, soprano; Clare Gormley, soprano; Maria Pollicina, soprano; Linda Thompson, soprano
1988
The Australian Singing Competition
Featuring the Marianne Mathy Scholarship, 'The Mathy Award' & the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship, 'Opera Awards'
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 120 contestants
Winner Queensland soprano, Joanna Cole, 25
Opera Awards
Winner Queensland tenor, Stephen Ibbotson, 31
Awards presented by Special guest adjudicator, Maestro Gian Carlo Menotti
National Adjudicator Ronald Maconaghie AM/Margreta Elkins AM
Adjudicators Heats (ACT) Angela Giblin, William Wells; (NSW) Elizabeth Fretwell OBE, Donald Munro; (QLD) Robert Boughen, Olwyn Jones, Marilyn Richardson; (SA) David Galliver, David Kram; (VIC) Gerald English, Wendy Pomroy; (WA) Sir Frank Callaway AO CMG OBE, Peter Garnick, David Tunley
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Sir Frank Callaway AO CMG OBE, Eric Clapham, Jenifer Eddy
Semi-Finals Concert State Theatre Melbourne as part of the Spoleto Festival hosted by Claude Ullin
Semi-Finalists Penelope Brister, soprano; Bronwyn Clark, mezzo soprano; Joanne Cole, soprano; Anne Fisch, soprano; Clare Gormley, soprano; Annabella Christina Redman, soprano; Jacqui Rutten, soprano; Daniel Sumegi, bass; Chung Wai Soong, baritone
Finals Concert State Theatre Melbourne as part of the Spoleto Festival hosted by Stephen Hall
Finalists Penelope Brister, soprano; Joanna Cole, soprano; Clare Gormley, soprano; Daniel Sumegi, bass
1987
The Australian Singing Competition
Featuring the Marianne Mathy Scholarship, 'The Mathy Award' & the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship*
Launched by the Honourable Barry Cohen, Minister for the Arts
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 108 contestants
Winner New Zealand bass, Paul Whelan, 21
Armstrong-Martin Scholarship
Winner NSW soprano, Helen Adams, 30
Awards presented by the Trustee, Roland Gridiger
National Adjudicator Elizabeth Fretwell OBE
Adjudicators Heats (ACT) Ronald Maconaghie AM, William Wells; (NSW) Eric Clapham, Donald Munro; (QLD) Barbara Hebden, Olwyn Jones, Marilyn Richardson; (SA) Robert Dawe, Andrew Greene; (VIC) Norman Bourke, Gerald English
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Margreta Elkins AM, Paul Griffiths, Cynthia Johnston AO, Anthony Legge
Semi-Final Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Shauna Beesley, soprano; Bronwyn Clark, mezzo soprano; Joanne Cole, soprano; Anne Fisch, soprano; Glenn Flavin, bass; Michael Martin, baritone; Daniel Sumegi, bass; Paul Whelan, bass
Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Peter Egan
Finalists Bronwyn Clark, mezzo soprano; Anne Fisch, soprano; Michael Martin, baritone; Daniel Sumegi, bass; Paul Whelan, bass
1986
The Australian Singing Competition
Featuring the Marianne Mathy Scholarship, 'The Mathy Award' & the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship*
Launched by Doug Sutherland, Lord Mayor of Sydney
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 141 contestants
Winner NSW soprano, Fiona Janes, 21
Armstrong-Martin Scholarship*
Winner Victorian baritone, Francesco Fabris, 27
Awards presented by Moffatt Oxenbould AM Artistic Director of the Australian Opera
National Adjudicator Jenifer Eddy
Adjudicators Heats (ACT) Ronald Maconaghie AM, William Wells; (NSW) Elizabeth Fretwell OBE, Donald Munro, Peter Pocock; (QLD) John Noble, Georg Tintner, Roy Wales; (SA) Andrew Greene, Henry Krips; (VIC) Norman Bourke, Rhonda Bruce, Brian Stacey
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Eric Clapham, Myer Fredman, Cynthia Johnston AO, Ralph Lane, Ernest St John Metz
*The Armstrong-Martin Scholarship for professional opera singers under the age of 35, came under the auspices of the Australian Singing Competition on behalf of the Australian Opera (Opera Australia) and the Friends of the Australian Elizabeth Theatre Trust. First awarded in 1977, the Armstrong-Martin Scholarship is for study overseas of grand opera
Semi Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Prudence Dunstone, mezzo soprano; Glenn Flavin, bass; Fiona Janes, mezzo soprano; Sharon Moore, soprano; Sharon Prero, soprano; Margaret Schindler, soprano; Ian Vayne, baritone; David Wakeham, baritone
Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Andrew Harwood
Finalists Glenn Flavin, bass; Fiona Janes, mezzo soprano; Sharon Prero, soprano; Margaret Schindler, soprano; Ian Vayne, baritone
1985
The Australian Singing Competition
Featuring the Marianne Mathy Scholarship, 'The Mathy Award'
Launched by Lucy Cunynghame, 17 year old Captain of the Conservatorium of Music High School
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 65 contestants
Winner Victorian baritone, David Lemke, 25
Presented to her by Patrick Veitch, General Manager of the Australian Opera
National Adjudicator Douglas Craig
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Myer Fredman, Donald Munro, Peter Pocock; (QLD) Russell Channell, John Noble, Roy Wales; (SA) James Christiansen, Ian Johnston; (VIC) Norman Bourke, Rhonda Bruce, Gregory Dempsey
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Eric Clapham, Harold Hort, Cynthia Johnston AO, Ronald Smart, Ernest St John Metz
Semi-Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Julian Anderton, soprano; Donna Balson, soprano; Christopher Bogg, tenor; Adrian Brand, tenor; Stewart Cameron, baritone; Susan Dunn, soprano; Prudence Dunstone, mezzo soprano; Roxane Hislop, mezzo soprano; Michael Howard, tenor; San-Ky Kim, tenor; David Lemke, baritone; Sharon Moore, soprano; Sharon Prero, soprano
Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Andrew Harwood
Finalists Julian Anderton, soprano; Donna Balson, soprano; Roxane Hislop, mezzo soprano; Michael Howard, tenor; San-Ky Kim, tenor; David Lemke, baritone
1984
The Australian Singing Competition
Featuring the Marianne Mathy Scholarship, 'The Mathy Award'
Launched by Dame Joan Sutherland
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 100 contestants
Winner Queensland soprano, Miriam Gormley, 22
Presented to her by Sir Hermann Black, Chancellor of the University of Sydney and Chairman of the General Advisory Committee
National Adjudicator Nance Grant MBE
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Owen Chambers, Ronald Dowd, Myer Fredman; (QLD) Stefan Haag OBE, John Noble, Val Vallis; (SA) James Christiansen, Denis Vaughn; (VIC) Norman Bourke, Gerald English, Brian Hansford; (TAS) Lyall Bevan, Peter Davies, Gwyneth Dixon; (WA) Sir Frank Callaway AO CMG OBE, Ray Irving, Gerald Krug
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Eric Clapham, Harold Hort, Cynthia Johnston AO, John Painter, Ernest St John Metz
Semi-Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Donna Balsom, soprano; Christopher Bogg, tenor; Adrian Brand, tenor; Elizabeth Connolly, soprano; Julie Dalton, mezzo soprano; Pauline Dwyer, soprano; Miriam Gormley, soprano; Andrea Garing, soprano; David Hibbard, bass; Fiona Janes, soprano; San-Ky Kim, tenor; Fiona Maconaghie, soprano; Gail Robertson, mezzo soprano; Gregory Tomlinson, tenor
Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music Andrew Harwood
Finalists Pauline Dwyer, soprano; Miriam Gormley, soprano; Fiona Maconaghie, soprano; Gregory Tomlinson, tenor
1983
The Australian Singing Competition
Featuring the Marianne Mathy Scholarship, 'The Mathy Award'
Launched by June Bronhill, a former student of the late Marianne Mathy-Frisdane
Marianne Mathy Scholarship 71 contestants
Winner Queensland baritone, Jeffrey Black, 19
Presented to him by His Excellency Sir Ninian Stephens, Governor-General of Australia
National Adjudicator Stefan Haag OBE
Adjudicator Heats (NSW) Ronald Dowd, Myer Fredman; (QLD) Jenifer Eddy, Georg Tintner; (SA) Robert Dawe, Verdon Williams; (TAS) Lyall Bevan, Gwyneth Dixon; (VIC) Jenifer Eddy, John Drummoyne; (WA) Sir Frank Callaway AO CMG OBE, Jolanta Nagajek
Adjudicator Semi-Finals and Finals Rita Hunter, Eric Clapham, John Painter, Ernest St John Metz
Semi-Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists John Antoniou, baritone; Cheryl Barker, soprano; Jeffrey Black, baritone; Kirsti Bradtke, soprano; Louise Camens, soprano; Pauline Dwyer, soprano; Miriam Gormley, soprano; Vivien Hamilton, soprano; Rosalind Martin, soprano; Cheryl McGuinness, soprano; Min Ok Choi, soprano; Phillipa Reade, mezzo soprano; Deborah Riedel, mezzo soprano; Margaret Schindler, soprano
Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Andrew Harwood
Finalists John Antoniou, baritone; Jeffrey Black, baritone; Louise Camens, soprano; Miriam Gormley, soprano; Min Ok Choi, soprano; Deborah Riedel, mezzo soprano; Margaret Schindler, soprano
1982
The Marianne Mathy Scholarship
Launched by His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia on 2 March 1982
The inaugural Marianne Mathy Scholarship 71 contestants
Winner New Zealand soprano, Nicola Waite, 24
Presented to her by Professor Leonie Kramer, Chairman of the ABC
National Adjudicator Stefan Haag OBE
Adjudicators Heats (NSW) Ronald Dowd, Myer Fredman; (QLD) Margreta Elkins AM, Donald Smith; (SA) Denis Vaughan, James Christiansen; (VIC) Richard Divall, Robert Allman AM OBE; (WA) Sir Frank Callaway AO CMG OBE, Gerald Krug
Adjudicators Semi-Finals and Finals Eric Clapham, Rita Hunter, John Painter, Ernest St John Metz
Semi-Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Greg Lenthen
Semi-Finalists Timothy Ahearn; Donna Balson, soprano; Marie Chantal Bertinazzo, mezzo soprano; Jeffrey Black, baritone; Christopher Bogg, tenor; Louise Camens, soprano; Joanne Cole, soprano; Lisa Gasteen, soprano; Miriam Gormley, soprano; Karen Lettice, soprano; Fiona Maconaghie, soprano; David O'Keeffe, baritone; Min Ok Choi, soprano; Deborah Riedel, mezzo soprano; Nicola Waite, soprano
Finals Concert NSW State Conservatorium of Music hosted by Alan Light
Finalists Jeffrey Black, baritone; Christopher Bogg, tenor; Lisa Gasteen, soprano; David O'Keeffe, baritone; Min Ok Choi, soprano; Nicola Waite, soprano
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