How Much Do Opera Singers Earn in The Fest System?

Have you ever wondered what a salaried opera singer can earn in the fest system in Germany? Today I am addressing that economic conundrum.

What Do You Do When You’re Not Getting Agent Responses?

So you’re following all the steps, and you still can’t get any agent responses. Hopefully this troubleshooting checklist can help.

5 Reasons You Should Do Every Audition You Can

You get an audition enquiry. It is inconvenient. It is expensive. You don’t need the work. But you should do it anyway. Here’s why.

Should You Wait to Audition in Germany?

Often professional opera singers ask me if they should wait to audition in Germany. In this post, I do my best to answer that question.

Magical Opera House Sets: The Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen?

How do theatres manage to completely change the stage from one night to the next? Today I am spilling the tea on opera house sets.

All About the Costume Department in a German Theatre

For many, the costumes are one of the most thrilling aspects of theatre. Today I am talking about the costume department in an opera house.

Fest is For the Young

When is the best time to have a fest contract as an opera singer? Today I am discussing how age relates to the fest lifestyle.

One of the Best Reasons to be a Fest Singer

Are you not sure whether being a Fest singer is for you? Is it worth it? Today I am talking about one of the main perks of salaried opera.

Designing your Opera Audition Package for Germany

Are you confused about which arias to include in your audition package this season? Well Singing and Sauerkraut has you covered in this post!

When Are You Too Old for an Opera Career in Germany?

I have put off writing this post for a little while. I had an age-related enquiry not so long and I knew that I would have to address it, but it is tricky subject to broach, make no mistake about it. The fact is, regarding an opera career in Germany, age is unfortunately a factor.