Opera Now  |  February 2015
South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza talks to Opera Now about the challenges that shaped her childhood and fuelled her determination to become a star; Robert Thicknesse confronts some of the obstacles that greet aspiring young singers as they face the harsh realities of opera behind the glamour of opening night ovations; and Michael White wonders why there aren’t more operas written by women. Plus, ON’s pick of the world’s key singing contests in 2015; Professor Michael Tanner examines the philoshopical and moral questions posed by some of opera’s greatest works; Albanian tenor Saimir Pirgu explains why it’s important for young singers to work with great conductors; we visit Spain’s most characterful operatic hotspots; 2015’s BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition; British tenor Thomas Walker; and your chance to WIN tickets to this year’s International Opera Awards or the UK premiere of Alice in Wonderland at the Barbican.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Opera Now February 2015.