Claire Howard
Claire Howard, pianist, joins three young singers to present Opera Cocktails at The Barn at Stanley Park.
2026
Maria Eugenia Nieva
María Eugenia Nieva has collaborated with renowned pianists and performed at major festivals, including El Festival de los Caminos del Vino. She regularly performs with Australian guitarist Andrew Blanch, with whom she has toured extensively across Australia.
Andrew Blanch
Praised as a “rockstar of nylon-acoustic music” (On Sounds), “the real deal” (Classics Today), “dazzling” (ArtsHub) and “brilliant” (Limelight Magazine), Andrew Blanch is regarded as one of Australia’s leading musicians and is at the forefront of a new wave of classical musicians internationally.
Ronan Apcar
Ronan Apcar is a pianist and composer with a reputation of versatility, edge, and tenacity. Unafraid to experiment and challenge norms, his experience and fluency across all kinds of music – jazz to the avant-garde, classical to house music.
2026, 2026 Food Month
2026 Festival Artists
Read about all the artists joining the Festival in 2026 as they’re announced.