Luka Venter is a composer-conductor from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, currently based in London.
They've just completed an MA at the Guildhall School, one of only three composers admitted to this year's Guildhall Opera Maker’s course.
RNZ Concert's David Morriss caught up with Luka recently to talk about an exciting project they're involved with. Luka is the assistant and cover conductor for the UK première of composer George Benjamin's newest opera, Picture A Day Like This at the Royal Opera House.