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Welcome to The Opera Training Companion from the National Opera Studio - your go-to podcast for navigating the world of opera. Join us as we bring together industry-leading experts from opera and beyond, covering every aspect of what it takes to thrive (and survive!) as an artist in the operatic world. Hosted by soprano Rachel Nicholls who has been an opera singer for 25 years and is a regular coach at the Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
National Opera Studio hosts The Opera Training Companion, a arts show with 13 episodes published.
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
What exactly does an agent do for opera singers - and when should a young artist consider working with one? In this episode of Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls sits down with Sue Spence (Director, Askonas H
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,
Host Rachel Nicholls is joined by baritone Nick Mogg (2018/19 alum), currently a member of the Solo Ensemble at the Staatsoper Hamburg, and Fiona Wells, servicing manager at Groves Artists, to explore the realities of wo
This 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 S
In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside expert guests Kate Valentine (Valentine Voice Care) and ENT surgeon Declan Costello, dive into essential topics on maintaining vocal health
In this episode of Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls is joined by Alex Ingram and Della Jones from the National Opera Studio to explore the role of coaching in opera. They discuss what it means to be a coach
In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, Rachel Nicholls dives into the fascinating role of opera repetiteurs with Brenda Hurley (Royal Academy of Music) and Susanna Stranders (The Royal Opera). Discover what it
In this episode of the Opera Training Companion podcast, host Rachel Nicholls dives into the topic of resilience in elite performance with high-performance coach Cliodhna O’Connor. They explore the parallels between elit
In this episode, host Rachel Nicholls explores the vital role of nutrition for singers with guest Julie Cooper, a soprano, vocal coach, and nutritionist. They debunk myths about dairy, coffee, alcohol, and hydration, whi
In this bonus episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, an experienced opera singer and coach, is joined by two National Opera Studio alum: repetiteur Jacob Swindells (2023/24) and mezzo-soprano Joan
Welcome to the very first episode of The Opera Training Companion brought to you by the National Opera Studio in London. In this episode, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside Allyson Devenish ( Senior Coach, National Opera St
Welcome to The Opera Training Companion from the National Opera Studio - your go-to podcast for navigating the world of opera. Hosted by internationally renowned soprano Rachel Nicholls, with over 25 years of experience
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