BIO

Hailing from Rotorua, New Zealand,
Christian Thurston entered the American Operatic Scene through The Manhattan School of Music, completing his Masters of Music in 2017.  He was immediately offered a Resident Artist position with the Minnesota Opera, a move that has defined his American career.

Christian performed 'Marcello' in La bohème with Theater Latté Da in 2020, before returning to New Zealand to perform the title role in Don Giovanni with The Wellington Opera.
The 2021/2022 season sees Christian singing 'Billy Bigelow' in Carousel with New Zealand Opera, and the title role in Schumann's Faust with Orchestra Wellington.

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21/22
Calendar

UPCOMING SEASON ENGAGEMENTS

Highlights of Mr. Thurston's upcoming season include... The leading role in of 'Billy Bigelow' in Carousel with the New Zealand Opera, and the title role in Schumann's Faust with Orchestra Wellington.

CAROUSEL / The New Zealand Opera

DON GIOVANNI / Wellington Opera, New Zealand

Media

LISTEN TO CHRISTIAN

Check out Christian's video recordings, and
promotional and performance photos.

WATCH + LISTEN

Watch and listen to Christian through these video recordings, filmed in Minneapolis, MN.

GALLERY

Promotional and performance photos of Christian.

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CONTACT CHRISTIAN

Please reach out to Mr. Thurston regarding any future engagements, availability, and representation.

Mr Thurston currently has a home base in Minneapolis and New Zealand.