The Arts Foundation : Simon O'Neill

Simon O'Neill Opera Singer

Simon O’Neill has been hailed as one of today’s finest heldentenors. In a matter of only a few years, he has become a principal artist with the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and the Salzburg Festival.

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Simon O'Neill speaks with Eva Radich, Radio NZ National, 5 March, 2010, prior to his Wagner Gala concert at the NZ International Arts Festival;
Simon O'Neill sings Siegmund in Wagner's Die Walkure - Act One.Daniel Barenboim conducts the West Eastern Divan Orchestra at the Ravello Festival 2008;
Simon O'Neill is interviewed by Ashburton TV. He visited Ashburton, New Zealand and sang at the gala opening of the Methven Heritage Centre. (28 May, 2010);
Simon O'Neill - understudy for Placido Domingo at New York's Metropolitan Opera

Simon O'Neill sings Otello on LSO recording
07 Dec 2010
A new recording on the London Symphony Orchestra label - sees Laureate Simon O'Neill singing Otello (Verdi's 'Otello').
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Simon O'Neill - Radio NZ Upbeat interview
2011
Simon O'Neill, interviewed by Eva Radich on Radio New Zealand's 'Upbeat' on Thursday, 22 September.
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Scaling up
2010
Simon O'Neill is profiled in the Listener prior to his performances with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Mahler Symphony No. 8 and a Wagner Gala concert) at the 2010 New Zealand International Arts Festival
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Best Classical Album
12 Oct 2010
Simon O'Neill has won Best Classical Album with "Father & Son: Wagner Scenes & Arias" at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
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