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NewsletterThis episode explores the highs and lows of parenting in opera, from backstage breastfeeds and split-second childcare swaps, to the evolving voice, identity shifts, and emotional resilience it demands. Hosted by Hannah Sandison, singer, performance psychology consultant, and representative of SWAP’ra (Supporting Women and Parents in Opera), the roundtable features mezzo-soprano Anna Cooper, soprano Jennifer France, and tenor David Butt Philip.
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Episode 10: Disrupting habits and reframing practice
What if the way you’ve always practiced is holding you back? In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside Soprano Olivia Rose Tringham (2024/25 alum), explore how disrupting habits and reframing practice can unlock deeper learning and artistic growth.
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Episode 9: The Role of Agents in an Operatic Career
What does an agent do for opera singers - and when should a young artist consider working with one? Host Rachel Nicholls sits down with Sue Spence (Director, Askonas Holt) and Katy Crompton (Associate Artist Manager at Askonas Holt and National Opera Studio alum) to unpack the vital role of artist managers in today’s operatic world.
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Episode 8: Young Artist Programmes
What exactly is a Young Artist Programme, and why do they matter so much to the future of opera? Host Rachel Nicholls – acclaimed soprano and NOS coach – is joined by two leading figures in the opera world: Eric Melear, Artistic Director of the National Opera Studio, and Laura Canning, General Director and CEO of Opera North.
