Marian Nelson made her stage debut in Dubai, UAE as the Dew Fairy in an international production of Hansel and Gretel alongside principals from the UK, USA, and Canadian opera companies. For this same production Marian was also the chorus director. Marian has achieved significant milestones in her chosen areas of performance and education.
In performance she has appeared in recitals, concert and operatic engagements across the Philippines, UAE and Australia. Highlights include solo appearances with the Dubai Singers, Art Song Perth, and Vivaldi’s Gloria with the Dubai Chamber Orchestra and Choir. Marian has sung with the Madrigal Singers and the UP Concert Chorus. Other concert performances include Mimi/Musetta (La Bohème), Micaela (Carmen), and Pamina (The Magic Flute).
Having won the National Music Competition for Young Artists award for solo voice category inspired her to concentrate her tertiary studies in the field of music.
Currently, Marian runs the Jumeirah Music Centre Perth located in East Perth.