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The thriving singer's podcastFrancesca Mondanaro on the big voice and the pillars of building a career that most often is not linearMy guest today is a dear friend and colleague of mine Francesca Mondanaro. A fabulous singer and a master teacher. At the forefront of our discussion today are topics such as working with and Identifying the big voice and what “building” one actually means. Why developing and listening to your own intuition is so important in addition to three metrics Francesca has defined for trusting vocal growth for the young singer who is still learning to take ownership of their own instrument. Why developing and knowing your WHY is crucial in being able to play and stay the lo...2022-10-201h 29
Studio ClassEpisode 52: Masterclass - Francesca MondanaroWhile enjoying a busy professional singing career performing lead roles with such opera companies as Deutsche Oper Berlin, Baltimore Opera, Teatro Grattacielo, Nashville Opera, Sarasota Opera, Baltimore Concert Opera, Opera Maryland and others, soprano Francesca Mondanaro found her way into teaching as her own colleagues began asking for lessons. It was a natural fit after having studied vocal pedagogy for over 20 years with her own vocal mentors, and having had a unique, challenging instrument of her own that she had to build from bottom to top, into a voice that is still hired to this day. She now teaches...2021-08-241h 24
Arts SceneArts Scene: Opera In The Rock's 2020-2021 SeasonSince 2012, Opera In The Rock has served Arkansas as the state's only professional opera company. But now, like all arts organizations, they're having to adapt to a wildly different way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. While we're all still doing our best to flatten the curve, OITR is still ensuring that the sights and sounds of the opera are accessible to central Arkansans; streaming their season-opening performance of Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterly" featuring soprano Francesca Mondanaro online from June 12 through 14. Opera In The Rock Executive & Artistic Director Kate Sain returns to the Arts Scene this week to talk about...2020-06-0630 min