Di, cor mio, quanto t'amai... (Tell me how much I love you) At the end of every production, I take time to reflect on what worked, what didn't, and what we can do even better next time. Building an opera company—and a community that believes in it—is a long game. Every production teaches us something new if we pay attention. Looking back on Alcina, so many of the ingredients for its success were set in motion long before opening night: an extraordinary cast, exceptional music

These are some thoughts, in no particular order of importance, which singers auditioning for classical/opera roles and programs may find helpful.

by Blake Hill-Saya I think we all have questions about what the new normal will be as classical singing, performance, opera and theater...