Q&A: Artist Managers Share Insights, Brand Ethos and Unique How-To
Most people with a working knowledge of the business of opera understand how artists are often represented by managers who help them navigate their careers and/or how getting a manager is a primary goal for most young singers. The concept of a Hollywood-style or rock-and-roll music agent is already culturally imprinted, but when those concepts are extrapolated to opera, it can often mean different things…
Letter from Berlin: Insignia Athlone Artists Power Forward in Europe
The first time I met Ian Burns, he was a 2019 Santa Fe Opera Apprentice. He and his colleagues had just given a stirring concert performance at Four Seasons Santa Fe, an annual event that generally kicks off the Company’s summer season. It was wonderful to see him excel across four (4) different productions..