
4. The World of Opera Repetiteurs
In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, Rachel Nicholls dives into the fascinating role of opera repetiteurs with Brenda Hurley (Royal Academy of Music) and Susanna Stranders (The Royal Opera...
15 Jan 202542min

3. Resilience & Elite performance coaching
In this episode of the Opera Training Companion podcast, host Rachel Nicholls dives into the topic of resilience in elite performance with high-performance coach Cliodhna O’Connor. They explore the pa...
17 Dec 202440min

2. Nutrition Essentials for Singers
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...
13 Nov 202443min

BONUS: Training at the National Opera Studio
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) an...
7 Nov 202442min

1. How to succeed at auditions
Welcome to the very first episode of The Opera Training Companion brought to you by the National Opera Studio in London. In this episode, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside Allyson Devenish ( Senior Coac...
5 Nov 202436min

Introducing...The Opera Training Companion - Coming October 2024
Welcome to The Opera Training Companion from the National Opera Studio - your go-to podcast for navigating the world of opera.Hosted by internationally renowned soprano Rachel Nicholls, with over 25 y...
11 Okt 20241min



















