Opera is waging a battle to save itself in the modern world — and against self-inflicted wounds

Jonas Kaufmann will no longer sing at London’s Royal Opera House — because, of all things, the pay is too low. “I don’t know ...
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Prestigious Vienna Opera & Art Song Masterclass to Feature Career Development and Performance Opportunities

This unique program blends top-tier vocal coaching with essential business skills, marketing & audition techniques, and two performance showcases in Vienna. The modern opera singer needs more than ...
The New York Times

The Pint-Size Singers Hoping to Be Opera Stars

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus has long been an elite training ground for young singers. Getting in requires grit, personality and a soaring ...
Des Moines Register

As audiences and financial support decline, some opera companies adapt and innovate

Opera companies are increasingly relying on low-paid apprentices, reducing opportunities for mid-career singers. The decline in opera attendance has led to fewer performances and financial challenges ...
The Times Leader

Royal Opera chief: Modern singers lack stamina

(AP) Modern-day singers lack commitment and stamina compared to previous generations of performers, the music director of London’s Royal Opera House said Wednesday. Speaking at the announcement of the ...