Rock singer—turned opera star David Hobson is one of Australia's best—known Tenors. A staple of Christmas TV carol shows and touring productions like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, he first won acclaim with Opera Australia as Rodolfo in the Baz Luhrmann—directed La Boheme. Hobson's strong voice and rich tone are equally at home on lilting, soft traditional numbers, pop classics and striding, power—packed arias. He is most often celebrated for his Mozart roles and a record—breaking turn in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance.