Francis Greep
Pre-Concert Speaker
Francis Greep is a highly sought-after vocal coach, recitalist, music director, and chorus master. He has worked extensively with Opera Australia and held key positions at West Australian Opera and Houston Grand Opera. Most recently, he served as Executive Director of The Song Company, Australia’s national vocal ensemble.
Francis recently rejoined Opera Australia as Head of Young Artists, where he is leading the establishment of a new artist development program of national significance.
Internationally recognised for his expertise in preparing singers across classical styles, he brings a deep understanding of vocal production, languages, repertoire, and performance psychology. He holds postgraduate degrees in collaborative piano and opera from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a PhD from the University of Melbourne, where his groundbreaking research explored the role of the vocal coach in the development of emerging singers.
