Opera Singer

Issued by InterHarmony International Music Festival/ InterHarmony International School of Music

An opera singer must possess more than just artistry, vocal mastery, natural artistic talent, & beauty of tone. They must also understand the orchestral score, deep knowledge of other singers’ parts, an awareness of major components of the opera production as a whole, as well as the stage presence needed to be part of the developing plot of the theatrical production. Opera singers also need to have physical endurance to withstand hours of rehearsals & demanding evening performances.

Type Validation
Level Advanced

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Vocal technique
Stage presence & acting ability
Awareness of the production as a whole & other people’s roles
An understanding of the orchestral score
Artistry, vocal mastery, natural artistic talent, & beauty of tone
For a faculty member to share their experiences of being an opera singer with students who are in the beginning stages of their careers calls for special personal qualities & the ability to establish good rapport with them.

Standards

InterHarmony Artist Faculty - Master Musician

Classical musicians with high level accomplishments in performance and teaching perform in solo and chamber concerts, teach lessons, coach chamber groups, and present Master Classes at the InterHarmony International Music Festival. They are deeply artistic, intellectual, and have expertise and skills which help develop students’ abilities.