Patrons
Our patrons
Choir Cecilia is privileged to have the patronage of two of Australia’s highly esteemed singers.
Elizabeth Campbell
Elizabeth Campbell appeared regularly as a guest with Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House, and with all the state opera companies and symphony orchestras.
Her opera roles include Azucena, Sesto, Carmen, Xerxes, Clairon, Fricka and Suzuki.
For her performances in State Opera’s productions of Dead Man Walking and Aida, she won Helpmann Awards for best supporting female performer.
Thomas Edmonds AM
Thomas Edmonds AM established himself as one of Australia’s leading lyric tenors.
His early training was with Arnold Matters at the Elder Conservatorium in SA. He performed some fifty operatic roles, as well as being a leading concert and recording artist.
In the 1982 Australia Day Honours he was awarded the Order of Australia medal for his contribution to music in the country. In 1991 he was honoured by South Australia with an SA Great award.
