Tania de Jong is a renowned Australian soprano, social entrepreneur, and speaker. She was born on July 30, 1963, in Melbourne, Australia. Her parents were both Holocaust survivors who migrated to Australia after World War II. Tania grew up in a family that valued education, culture, and music. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a doctor who loved classical music. Tania showed an early interest in music and started singing at the age of nine. She studied music at the Victorian College of the Arts and the University of Melbourne, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree. She also studied at the Vienna State Opera and the Salzburg Mozarteum. Tania's career as a classical music artist began in the 1980s when she started performing in operas, concerts, and recitals in Australia and overseas. She has performed with many leading orchestras and conductors, including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. She has also performed in many prestigious venues, such as the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall, and Carnegie Hall. One of Tania's most significant achievements as a classical music artist was her performance in the world premiere of Richard Mills' opera "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll" in 1996. The opera was based on the Australian play of the same name and was a critical and commercial success. Tania's performance as Olive was praised for its emotional depth and vocal beauty. Apart from her career as a classical music artist, Tania is also a social entrepreneur and speaker. She is the founder of Creative Universe, a company that promotes creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She is also the founder of Creativity Australia, a non-profit organization that uses singing to build social inclusion and community harmony. Tania is a sought-after speaker on topics such as creativity, innovation, leadership, and social entrepreneurship. Tania has received many awards and honors for her contributions to music and society. In 2008, she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her services to the arts and the community. In 2013, she was named one of Australia's 100 Women of Influence by the Australian Financial Review. In 2015, she was awarded the Melbourne Award for Contribution to Community by the City of Melbourne. Tania's work as a classical music artist and social entrepreneur has inspired many people around the world. She believes that music and creativity can bring people together and create positive change in society. She continues to perform, speak, and lead initiatives that promote creativity, innovation, and social inclusion.

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