Paul Fitzsimon

Paul Fitzsimon has been with Opera Australia since 2013, fulfilling a variety of roles including conductor and répétiteur. He’s currently our Chorus Master, responsible for ensuring that the glorious chorus you see and hear on our stages is prepared for any task. He’s also conducted performances for us, including Metamorphosis and The Merry Widow.

In this interview, Paul talks to our Artistic Director, Lyndon Terracini, about how he came to work at Opera Australia and explains the job and daily life of a Chorus Master. He explains how a chorus is constructed and the particular set of skills required to be a chorus singer.