Heather Phillips in rehearsal for Bianca e Falliero at Oper Frankfurt: Photo Credit Karoly Risz Hello OperGermany readers, My name is Heather Phillips. I am an American opera singer, about to make my European Operatic debut in a new production at Oper Frankfurt in the soprano title role of Rossini’s Bianca e Falliero. My path to …
Summertime is Vacation time. Schools are out and theaters close. Germans, who take their vacations very seriously, take a substantial portion of their six weeks annual vacation during this time so things slow down considerably. Like so many aspects of German life there’s an official system and once you know how to find the information …
Theaters have planned their 2021-22 seasons, and even amid ongoing uncertainties are looking forward to at least some performances in May. Some theaters are even holding auditions for specific roles. These are more limited; only 4 or 5 people, and at least in the theaters I talked to, there are currently no information auditions, but …
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The German Train System Here is a list of train connection times between some of the major cities you might base yourself. It should give you an idea of the geo-temporal size you’re dealing with.. I’m listing them from northern Hamburg, down the eastern side to Berlin, Leipzig and on down to München. This is …
Home Base? What’s the best place to stay? Free with a friend, colleague, teacher, or someone working in a theater. You should certainly offer to pay something. If you can get away with €20-30 a night, you’re doing very well. And you’ll have some connection to the musical scene. If that isn’t possible, or you’re …
Here is a list of train connection times between some of the major cities you might base yourself, and should give you an idea th geo-temporal size you’re dealing with.. I’m listing them from the northern Hamburg, down the eastern side to Berlin and Leipzig and on down to München. This is a major train …
Terminology LEARN THE JARGON Bühnen Eingang Stage Dorr. Usually at the side or back of the theater. Look for many bicycles parked nearby! Pförtner Stage Entrance Doorman. Person at the Stage Entrance who signs you into the theater, often in a little glassed in office. You can usually leave a suitcase there and have them …
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What Will It Cost? – PLAN AHEAD. AVOID HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER – Since holidays are a bad time for auditions you should be able to buy your tickets in advance and book when flights are cheaper. • $600-$1000 is about what your flight will cost. – Stopovers are very common, but make sure it’s …