The Opera Training Companion: Ep 3 – Resilience

In this episode of the Opera Training Companion podcast, host Rachel Nicholls dives into the topic of resilience in elite performance with the Studio’s elite-performance coach Cliodhna O’Connor. They explore the parallels between elite athletes and opera singers, discussing what resilience truly is and how to build it. Key insights include strategies for fostering resilience, the challenges performers face in high-pressure environments, and the role of mental health. The episode also addresses the unique emotional toll that singers experience when embodying difficult characters on stage, providing listeners with a toolkit for thriving in demanding artistic careers.