Music education at the Vienna State Opera

By Elisabeth Schwarz, 11 December 2017

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Chanda VanderHart, 6th March

Chanda VanderHart talks to the American tenor about his Tristan debut at the Met, his love for Vienna and Otto Schenk, and the incredible scope of his repertoire.

Rising to the challenge, building a musical career: Meggie Murphy

Cameron Kelsall, 21st January

Young trombonist Meggie Murphy talks about the challenges of becoming a professional musician, the importance of mentorship, and the important role played by LSO Conservatoire Scholarship scheme.

Overcoming the pressures facing young musicians

Cameron Kelsall, 13th November

Young viola player Elliot Kempton, member of the Fibonacci Quartet, talks about the LSO Conservatoire Scholarship scheme, which aims to alleviate the acute financial pressures facing young musicians today...

Bachtrack top ten: Johann Strauss II in Vienna

Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz, 17th October

Take a guided tour in 3/4 time through Vienna as Mark and Elisabeth visit some of the key Strauss locations in the city.

Elena Stikhina on Salzburg, Tosca and the reality of life as a singer

Isabella Steppan, 19th September

Soprano Elena Stikhina is in demand at the world's major opera houses. Isabella Steppan meets her in Salzburg to discuss the role of Tosca – which she is currently singing in Amsterdam and Vienna – and the reality of life as an opera singer.

Taking another fearless leap: Sonya Yoncheva

Mark Pullinger, 21st March

“I don't fear anything!” Sonya Yoncheva discusses her career, from leaping from the Castel Sant’Angelo as Tosca to preparing a new Iolanta in Vienna, and setting up her own production company.

Elisabeth Schwarz

Elisabeth is Bachtrack’s German Editor and Press Manager. After more than five years in London, she is now back in Vienna, spending more time at the opera and in cafés than her own living room. She also organises music projects for people who have experienced homelessness and works as a freelance translator and copywriter for classical music PRs.

Ostriches and a Ring with a happy ending: Music education at the Vienna State Opera