The Opera Training Companion9 Joulu 2025

9. The Role of Agents in an Operatic Career

What exactly does an agent do for opera singers - and when should a young artist consider working with one? In this episode of Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls sits down with Sue Spence (Director, Askonas Holt) and Katy Crompton (Assistant Artist Manager at MWA and National Opera Studio alum) to unpack the vital role of artist managers in today’s operatic world.

From contract negotiations and travel logistics to long-term career building and brand development, we explore how agencies support singers at every stage. Our guests share insider perspectives on what they look for in emerging talent, how the industry has shifted with social media and Brexit, and what practical steps young artists can take when choosing an agent.

Whether you’re a singer wondering when to seek representation, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes machinery of the opera world, this episode offers candid advice, memorable anecdotes, and expert insights from two industry leaders.

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BONUS: Kissing, Violence, Vulnerability: Staging Intimacy in Opera

What does it actually take to stage intimacy - kissing, simulated sex, violence, and emotionally vulnerable moments - safely, ethically, and artistically?In this episode of The Opera Training Companio...

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10. Disrupting habits and reframing practice

What if the way you’ve always practiced is holding you back? In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside Soprano Olivia Rose Tringham (2024/25 alum), explore how d...

29 Tammi 50min

8. Young Artist Programmes

What exactly is a Young Artist Programme, and why do they matter so much to the future of opera? Host Rachel Nicholls – acclaimed soprano and NOS coach – is joined by two leading figures in the opera ...

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7. Working abroad

Host Rachel Nicholls is joined by baritone Nick Mogg (2018/19 alum), currently a member of the Solo Ensemble at the Staatsoper Hamburg, and Fiona Wells, servicing manager at Groves Artists, to explore...

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BONUS: Parenting in Opera

This episode explores the highs and lows of parenting in opera, from backstage breastfeeds and split-second childcare swaps, to the evolving voice, identity shifts, and emotional resilience it demands...

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6. Vocal health

In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside expert guests Kate Valentine (Valentine Voice Care) and ENT surgeon Declan Costello, dive into essential topics on main...

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5. Opera Coaching

In this episode of Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls is joined by Alex Ingram and Della Jones from the National Opera Studio to explore the role of coaching in opera. They discuss what it...

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