Brea Holland plays a major role in our one-act opera Arlecchino (Harlequin) - part of our 2025 Bernstein and Busoni double bill. She brings a bold, assertive physicality to the role of the Harlequin's wife, Colombina.
Brea Holland is an Australian lyrical soprano with a background in classical voice and theatre.
She holds a Bachelor of Music Performance (Classical Voice) from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, has studied internationally, and is currently a Young Artist with Pacific Opera Studio.
Her most recent productions include Die Zauberflöte with Pacific Opera, A Little Night Music (Mrs. Nordstrom) at the Hayes Theatre and La Traviata (Ensemble) with the Accademia Europea di Firenze.
Alongside her operatic work, Brea is known for blending traditional repertoire with theatricality, movement, and multidisciplinary performance. Her artistry is defined by a commitment to storytelling that is both musically rigorous and visually compelling, bringing fresh perspectives to classic works while making them accessible to contemporary audiences.