Anastasia Inniss

Director of the Oper Wuppertal, Rebekah Rota says, “You can be lucky only after you have been smart.” Her career trajectory from singer to administrator in the German opera theater demonstrates an organized progression in the business of singing.

Approaching your career with the empty billboard concept can often be the easier and safer choice. But is it important to express beliefs and opinions? Here are some thoughts.

Paul McNamara spoke with CS about his career as well as the Dutch National Opera Academy, its unique structure as a partnership between the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Royal Conservatoire The Hague, its curriculum and mission.

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