Anne Marabini Young began her career as a freelance opera singer, receiving prestigious awards such as The Joan Sutherland Scholarship and winning the Sydney Sun Aria competition. She amassed over 20 years of experience with many well-renowned organisations including but certainly not limited to Opera Australia, Television New Zealand, Buxton Festival, English National Opera, and Glyndebourne Opera.
In 1996, she established Diva Opera, a touring chamber opera company that has gained international acclaim under her leadership as General Director for the past 28 years. Overseeing all aspects of production, she has curated and executed 28 annual tours across the UK, Europe, and internationally, comprising over 2,000 opera performances and numerous galas and concerts.
Her role as General Director encompasses a range of responsibilities including auditioning and casting opera singers, negotiating contracts with artists and agents, managing finances, and collaborating closely with music agents, festival directors, and other industry professionals. Additionally, her commitment to Opera extends to organizing programs for school children in the UK and France, fostering a deeper engagement with opera among younger audiences.