Benjamin Loomes
Benjamin Loomes is an
accomplished singer, composer and pianist.
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This August, Benjamin starred with Rockdale Opera
as Gabriel
Eisenstein in Johann Strauss' “Fledermaus”.
“A strong individual
performance from Benjamin Loomes' Eisenstein,
which was more convincing and
traditional, dignified of demeanor, strong of persona,
pleasing of singing voice.”
David Gyger – OPERA OPERA
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In 2008 Benjamin will perform the title role in Fra Diavolo by Auber
With
Rockdale Opera.
As well as numerous other oratorio performances in
in 2004 he
sang the tenor solo in “Messiah” at
and was
featured in the ABC TV documentary “Fly on the Wall Messiah”,
screened on ABC
at each Christmas since.
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Benjamin works regularly with Australian film
composers,
and in 2006
his voice appeared in the short film “Sexy Thing”
at the
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In 2006 Benjamin traveled to London
where he sang
the lead role in the Australian Operetta “Crusade”.
In 2004 Benjamin sang a lead role in "
conducted by Roland Peelman, and in
2003 Benjamin performed
his first title role
in "The Game Master" at the
Benjamin was a
founding member of Pinchgut Opera directed by Antony Walker,
and in December 2004, performed as soloist in Orfeo, released on CD by ABC Classics.
Benjamin performed as tenor soloist in “
and in “Carmina Burana” with “
Benjamin has worked as a professional jazz pianist since
age 14, and with his wife, as duo phantasia
performs regularly in
After studying composition at the
and Peter Sculthorpe, Benjamin
has gone on to win several composition prizes.
His songs
are performed regularly in
Benjamin
performed the role of BRIAN in the premier of his own opera "The
Boat".
Contact Ben on 0412 419 328
International: + 61 412 419 328
phantasia is Benjamin's elegant,
adaptable, all purpose jazz / dinner music
group.
Click here for entertainment perfect
for your next function or wedding.
Benjamin’s Youtube videos
See Benjamin as Gabriel Eisenstein in Fledermaus with Rockdale Opera
See Benjamin as the Wiseman in Once Was Lost
with Breakthru Artz