Con Fuoco | Lucy Olivia Schneider, classical voice
Welcome to Con Fuoco, our series with emerging artists in Australia. Lucy Olivia Schneider is a dedicated young artist majoring in classical vocal performance at […]
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Industry exercise: Define your artistic brand
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