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National Opera Studio
The Opera Training Companion
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
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5.0 stars from 7 ratings
Constructive advice from people working in the industry now. This is an incredibly relevant resource that singers can put into practice straight away 😊
An opera observer via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/16/24
Recent Episodes
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, while discussing how to manage acid reflux—an issue many singers face. Julie...
Published 11/13/24
Published 11/13/24
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 Joanna Harries (2022/23). They discuss what it's like to train at the National...
Published 11/07/24
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