Do you have an artist or composer who inspires you?

“The classical composers are, without doubt, the biggest influence for the tenor voice. Such beautiful arias where written for that voice type. Puccini, Donizetti, Verdi - we sing some of their arias in our concert. In the last 50 years, there have been great composers such as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim.

The audience will be treated to some of the best well known arias are such as La Donna e Mobile and Nessun Dorma then traditional Neapolitan songs such as Funiculi Funicular, and popular tenor tunes from theatre productions such as The Impossible Dream, Bring Him Home, This Is The Moment, and beautiful duets including All I Ask of you from Phantom of the Opera, Time to Say Goodbye and Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life).”

What is your favourite song and venue in which to sing it?

“There’s really no favourite venue, they are all excellent but Sydney’s Opera House has a great reputation worldwide and there’s nothing like performing there. We are spoilt for the choice of songs, arias that are a pleasure to perform. So no favourite.”

What has been the highlight of your career?

“The Australian tenors have performed nationally and internationally for presidents, heads of state and Australian Prime Ministers. In their respective careers, all of the tenors have performed as Principals for Opera Australia, Saarbrucken Opera House, Opera de Monte Carlo, at Covent Garden and with the Scottish Opera. The youngest Tenor Thomas Strong also received the Opera Foundation’s Australian Lady Fairfax New York scholarship of $43,000 in 2015.”

Singing as a full-time job must be very demanding. How do you look after your voice to ensure you are in top form?

“Vocalising every day is demanding, no matter how you feel. The voice is an instrument and needs to be warmed up daily. Honey and lemon is also good for this.”

Do you sing in the shower or get asked to perform at family gatherings such as birthday parties?

“We are always asked to sing by family. They are very proud of the level of study and then performances over the years and they like to show off.”

The Australian Tenors will perform at Orange Civic Theatre at 2pm on Saturday.

Tickets are $75 for adults, $69 for concession, $69 for juniors and $64 for subscribers.

Bookings: 6393 8111