If you are looking to expand your opera career to
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland... If you want to work
as a full-time singer (Fest) in one or more opera
houses... If you are curious about what life is like as
a singer in a German-speaking Fest ensemble... If you
want to become fluent in German... What The FACH?!
(http://www.what-the-fach.com) gives you a detailed,
first-hand look into life as an English-speaking opera
singer in the German theater system. Written by a
full-time opera singer working in Europe, this
invaluable resource is a 'must have' for every singer
wanting to break into the German-speaking opera world.
The bestselling guide is back for its Second Edition
with detailed information covering virtually everything
you can think of, including everything you never thought
to think of but still need to know! There are countless
English-speaking singers already working in the
German-speaking world, and with What The FACH?!, you can
have the knowledge they already possess in hand. READ
WHAT OPERA PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING... "...a
comprehensive resource for decoding the mysteries of
professional singing in Europe..."-- HUGH RUSSELL,
Canadian baritone "...without a doubt the best reference
of its kind. ...What the FACH?! answers the obvious and
not-so obvious questions - in a concise and very funny
way - that one comes across while working in Central
Europe's 'Fest' opera system..."-- KATE ALDRICH,
American mezzo-soprano "Any singer planning an audition
trip to Germany should READ THIS BOOK FIRST! It will
answer multiple questions, help in travel planning, seve
them money AND prevent many headaches!"-- KIRSTEN
GUNLOGSON, American mezzo-soprano "Not only is this book
a MUST HAVE for any singer who has considered going to
Europe, it is also a wildly entertaining read!"-- COREY
MCKERN, American baritone "What the FACH?! is a witty,
common sense approach to one of the most challenging
endeavors for a developing artist in today's operatic
world. A nearly encyclopedic amount of information
presented in a format that will keep you informed,
inquisitive and amused."-- PATRICK CARFIZZI, American
bass-baritone "What a valuable service for novice and
well-traveled artists alike!"-- GARNETT BRUCE, American
stage director What you get with What the FACH?! SECOND
EDITION: A 252 page survival guide detailing the most
specific information to date for opera singers,
conductors, stage directors, and pianists/accompanists,
wanting to tour the German-speaking world. An 18-page
German/English Phrasebook and Dictionary specifically
designed for opera singers, coaches, conductors, and
stage directors. In-depth interviews with working
professionals. These interviews include singers,
conductors, pianists, directors, opera administration,
and a lengthy discussion with NYIOP Founder and CEO
David Blackburn. A 7-page comprehensive glossary -
prepared by a medical doctor - of any and all
prescription and non-prescription medications that you
might need. Generic names and specific brand names for
individual countries are all included. Personal,
first-hand accounts and experiences to help you prepare
for, and understand, what you will encounter.
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