THE DUO behind bringing a little "Bellagio" style back to Lake Wendouree are helping to unearth operatic talent.
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Ballarat businessmen Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts have gifted Victorian Opera $50,000 for a prize to employ and develop an emerging singer next year.
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Award winners will be cast in a Victorian Opera production and receive private coaching and mentoring from Victorian Opera staff, including artistic director Richard Mills.
The Courier understands Mr Stubbs and Mr Roberts have long supported Victoria Opera before launching this award.
"We are both delighted to be able to offer a prize which we hope will enable a future Australian performer to reach the next step in their career, in order to achieve their dreams," they said in a media statement.
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The award is launched as part of Victorian Opera's 15th anniversary celebrations this week.
The two businessmen also helped to fund the Lake Wendouree fountain that was restored and reopened last year.
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