Media Coverage
Orvieto News: OperAffinity brings stars and young talents from 5 continents to Todi
9 July, 2025 - Todi will host the international festival "OperAffinity," founded by soprano Breana Stillman, offering a rich program of opera, music, education, and cultural exchange featuring artists and institutions from five continents, with the goal of uniting cultures and nurturing emerging opera talent.
Perugia Today: OperAffinity brings stars and young talents from 5 continents to Todi
9 July, 2025 - the 2025 edition of OperAffinity was officially presented in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies, with a press conference moderated by entrepreneur Luisa Todini and featuring remarks from festival founder Breana Stillman, cultural leaders, and ambassadors from Kenya and Australia. Institutional support came from Vice President of the Chamber Anna Ascani and Todi’s Mayor Antonino Ruggiano, who praised the festival’s international scope and impact. Read more here.
Agenparl: OperAffinity brings stars and young talents from 5 continents to Todi
8 July, 2025 - this feature presents OperAffinity's return to Todi for its 2nd festival, bringing together top international institutions, renowned guests like the Accademia Chigiana and Santa Cecilia, and young talents from around the world for a week of opera, concerts, and cultural exchange, as announced at its Rome press launch. Read more here.
Il Globo News: New Australians in Italy: From Opera to Solidarity, Breana Stillman's Italian Mission
23 May, 2025- The Il Globo feature on Australian soprano Breana Stillman and OperAffinity: highlighting the cultural initiative that connects Italy, Australia, and Kenya through opera and social impact. Based in Todi, Stillman’s work brings together international artists and local communities, drawing audiences from around the world to Umbria each September. Read more here.
Kenya Opera Program - RTL NEWS -Germany
Feature report on RTL News Germany, about an opera program set up by OperAffinity in collaboration with Ghetto Classics and the Italian Institute of Culture in Nairobi, June 2024
Segmento Magazine Feature: Opera and Outreach - Australia
8 Sep, 2023 - Music is touching the lives of the less fortunate thanks to OperAffinity and its founder Breanna Stillman. Musician Breanna Stillman credits the Italian community in Victoria for inspiring her love of opera. She talks to Segmento about a music festival in her adopted town of Todi in Umbria. Read more.
9Colonne: Italia-Australia-Inghilterra: a todi festival musicale internazionale
14 Aug, 2023 - Questo settembre OperAffinity, un'organizzazione che porta l'opera e la musica classica a un pubblico più ampio, ospiterà un programma internazionale di eventi a Todi, in Umbria, con la partecipazione di figure australiane e britanniche di spicco nel mondo dell'opera e della musica classico. Leggi l'articolo
Askanews: Todi, a Settembre continua il festival di musicale internazionale
9 Aug 2023 - Un festival musicale internazionale nella città italiana di Todi. Questo settembre OperAffinity, un’organizzazione che porta l’opera e la musica classica a un pubblico più ampio, ospiterà un programma internazionale di eventi a Todi, in Umbria. Leggi l'articolo
Italian Network: Cultura italiana nel mondo - Musica classica a Todi
9 Aug, 2023 - Settembre OperAffinity: organizzazione che porta l'opera e la musica classica a un pubblico più ampio, ospiterà un programma internazionale di eventi a Todi, in Umbria, con la partecipazione di figure australiane e britanniche di spicco nel mondo dell'opera e della musica classica. Leggi l'articolo.
European Affairs: An international music festival in the Italian city of Todi
9 Aug, 2023 - his September OperAffinity, an organization that brings opera and classical music to a
wider audience, will host an international program of events in Todi, Umbria, featuring
leading Australian and British figures in the world of opera and of classical music. Read more.
GazzettaDiplomatica: Il soprano Breana Stillman a Todi per la musica e i giovani
19 June, 2023 - Breana Stillman e la città di Todi, insieme per la musica e per i giovani. Alla guida dell’organizzazione benefica OperAffinity, il soprano ha dato un primo assaggio delle collaborazioni eccellenti che intende avviare nella cittadina umbra. Leggi l'articolo.
Safaricom News: David Mwenje: my journey to the Vatican - Kenya
22 Feb, 23 - A performance at the Vatican gave him an indication of what can happen in the future. He was invited by the Australian Ambassador to the Vatican, Chiara Porro, through OperAffinity, which seeks to bring Opera and Classical Music to new audiences. Read more.
Umbria e Cultura: OperAffinity—music, dialogue, and international talent in Todi
9 July, 2025 - OperAffinity was presented in Rome and will transform Todi into a global hub of music, education, and cultural exchange this September 8–14. Featuring top institutions and young performers, it will be a dynamic week of performances, training, and public events. Read more here.
La Voce del Territorio Umbro: OperAffinity brings stars and young talents from 5 continents to Todi
July 8, 2025 - this discusses OperAffinity's return to Todi, bringing together new talents and renowned institutions and cleverly integrating classical music into the village during the week. Notable guests include the Accademia Musicale Chigiana, and the Conservatory of Perugia. Read more here.
8 July, 2025 - this article highlights OperAffinity's return to Todi from September 8–14, bringing together exceptional young artists and institutions for a week of art and cultural exchange. The festival features rising talents, international faculty led by Marie McLaughlin, and esteemed guests. Highlights include contemporary premieres, the Kenya Opera Programme, and unique public events like flash mobs and open rehearsals. Read more here.
Rai News: Flash Mobs in Todi - Todi Musica Festival TV Coverage
11 Sep, 2023 - the #TG2 report from Todi: starring on the RAI network, along with the city, the cultural initiative promoted by OperAffinity and Australian soprano Breana Stillman, which draws devotees from Italy and abroad to the city from September 2 to 15. Watch here.
Comune di Todi: Australian String Quartet a Todi, il 15 settembre, grazie ad OperAffinity
11 Sep, 2023 - Concerto finale del Todi Musica Festival, dove è in programma una serata musicale con l'Australian String Quartet, che torna dopo quasi cinque anni dall'ultima sua esibizione in Europa.L'evento segna la conclusione della prima edizione della manifestazione organizzata a Todi da OperAffinity.Leggi l'articolo.
Romeing: More Than Just Music: Todi Musica Festival 2023 - Rome
18 Aug, 2023 - Let there be music. Lots of music, and more. Todi Musica Festival is a set to enchant the ancient Umbrian town of Todi from 2-15 September; a classical music extravaganza featuring an international lineup of names from the opera and classical music world. Read more.
La Bussola: Todi, a settembre continua il festival di musicale internazionale
9 Aug 2023 - Un festival musicale internazionale nella città italiana di Todi. Questo settembre OperAffinity, un’organizzazione che porta l’opera e la musica classica a un pubblico più ampio, ospiterà un programma internazionale di eventi a Todi, in Umbria. Leggi l'articolo.
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9 Aug 2023 - Un festival musicale internazionale nella città italiana di Todi. Questo settembre OperAffinity, un’organizzazione che porta l’opera e la musica classica a un pubblico più ampio, ospiterà un programma internazionale di eventi a Todi, in Umbria. Leggi l'articolo.
9 Aug, 2023 - This September OperAffinity, an organization that brings opera and classical music to a wider audience, will host an international program of events in Todi, Umbria, featuring leading Australian and British figures in the world of opera and classical music. Read more.
Il Globo: Opera, the surprising universal language - Australia
26 July, 2023 - She has never stopped believing in the boundless potential of music and its ability to transform operatic tradition into an educational experience accessible to everyone. Breana Stillman, a Melbourne native, was always guided by the natural harmony of an amiably composed melody. Read more.
Umbria 24: Todi, oltre cento ragazzi in concerto: sinergia con talentuosi artisti australiani
14 June, 23 - Primo atto di una collaborazione feconda fra la soprano Breana Stillman e il musicista David Jackson insieme a una delle prime scuole a indirizzo musicale d’Italia, la Cocchi Aosta, presente dal 1979 nella città di Jacopone. Leggi l'articolo