Geurie’s golden boy a global tenor
ORIGINALLY from Geurie, Nathan Bryon is a young Australian tenor bringing a fresh face and a wave of experience to the Australian opera scene.
Singing from the age of 15, Mr Bryon said he had extensive support from his hometown including his teachers, Moorambilla Voices and the Macquarie Conservatorium.
When he first started his musical journey as a school student, he was fascinated by the tuba, however Mr Bryon said he gravitated towards using his voice the more he matured.
Mr Bryon explained there was a difficulty in distance growing up in a small town and pursuing music as a career choice, but added there is a definite ‘up’ side. “There is always a unique attitude in the country – people are more willing to help.”
Commencing his career by performing with the Macquarie Conservatorium, Mr Bryon has recently graduated his tertiary studies and holds a Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
He is now a scholarship recipient of the Melba Opera Trust, a program nurturing artistic development in preparation for performances across international venues.
Mr Bryon told Dubbo Photo News he will be undertaking an Artist Diploma at the San Francisco Conservatorium of Music under the tutelage of Cesar Ulloa.
He shared that his love affair with performing in America stemmed from his high school years, performing at Washington National Opera.
“It would be interesting to study there for two years in a post-covid world,” he said, adding that the application required months of auditions and essays before receiving a position.
With global experience, Mr Bryon said he is excited to be returning home to perform at Dundullimal Homestead in a special outdoor concert on Sunday, May 15.
He shared that he took part in a masterclass during his time as a student at Macquarie Conservatorium that was taught by Rebecca Collins and Rachael Duncan, two of the singers he will now be performing alongside.
“I’m really excited to perform at Dundullimal Homestead once again,” he added, saying it was one of his favourite venues to perform in.
Mr Bryon said he is looking forward to connecting with the singers, and that it has been challenging staying in contact over the years due to distance and Covid restrictions.