2012 in Melbourne), and a semi-staged performance of Kiss Me, Kate at QPAC in Brisbane. In 2021, Barker sang Juno in Neil Armfield's production of Rameau's Platée for Pinchgut Opera opposite Coleman-Wright's Jupiter. Discography 2001: Madam Butterfly (Puccini, sung in English) Philharmonia Orchestra, Yves Abel; Chandos 2002: Persuasion & Seduction, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Martin André; with Peter Coleman-Wright; ABC Classics 2003: Puccini = Passion State Orchestra of Victoria, Richard Bonynge; Melba Recordings 2003: Quo Vadis (George Dyson), Royal Welsh College Chamber Choir, BBC National Chorus of Wales, Richard Hickox; with Jean Rigby, Philip Langridge, Roderick Williams; Chandos 2003: Madama Butterfly, Netherlands Opera, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, Edo de Waart; directed by Robert Wilson; Kultur Video 2007: The Makropulos Case (Janáček, sung in English), English National Opera, Charles Mackerras; Chandos 2007: Káťa Kabanová (Janáček, sung in English) Welsh National Opera, Carlo Rizzo; Chandos 2008: Rusalka (Dvořák, sung in Czech) Live Australian Opera, Richard Hickox; with Bruce Martin, Anne-Marie Owens, Rosario La Spina; Chandos 2009: Great Operatic Arias, Vol. 21; Chandos 2011: Don John of Austria (Isaac Nathan) Live Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Briger; Deutsche Grammophon 2011: Pure Diva: Tribute to Joan Hammond; Melba Recordings Additionally, Barker is represented on several opera compilations albums, e.g. on some of ABC Classic FM's Classic 100 Countdown collections. Honours In 2008, Barker and her husband were awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Melbourne. In the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours, Barker was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia, as was her husband. Barker and her husband were appointed artistic directors of Pacific Opera, Sydney, in 2020. Helpmann Awards The Helpmann Awards is an awards show, celebrating live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia since 2001. Note: 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ! |- | 2005 | Cheryl Barker - Tosca | Helpmann Award for Best Female Performer in an Opera | | |- | 2007 | Cheryl Barker - Rusalka | Best Female Performer in an Opera | | |- | 2008 | Cheryl Barker - Arabella | Best Female Performer in an Opera | | |- | 2009 | Cheryl Barker - The Makropoulos Secret | Best Female Performer in an Opera | | |- | 2013 | Cheryl Barker - Salome | Best Female Performer in an Opera | | |- References External links Profile at Opera Australia Cheryl Baker