Tahu Matheson

Tahu Matheson has been with Opera Australia since 2007, and in 2017 became our Head of Music. In his time on our music staff, he’s taken on a diverse workload across a wide range of operas, overseeing rehearsals, preparing singers and conducting performances.

In this interview with Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini, Matheson looks back to his early encounters with music and theatre, and explains how he came to be working in the world of opera. He also recalls his first few years working at Opera Australia, flying by the seat of his pants as he came to learn the great works of the canon and how to work effectively in a fast-paced opera company. More recently, Matheson has been working as a conductor, and explains how he works with the Opera Australia Orchestra to create magical musical moments for our audiences.

The interview ends with a special performance.