In an industry where self-doubt can be paralysing, Opera for Peace Ambassador and soprano Ailyn Perez shares her techniques for helping emerging artists to trust their voices, how to navigate away from the feeling of continually being judged, and she acknowledges her own vulnerability when approaching a new piece – a reminder that even those at the pinnacle of their careers experience moments of uncertainty.  Meanwhile, young tenor Matteo Ivan Rašic questions whether as a singer you need to be self-centred, and reflects on the significance of success as the son of a refugee family, giving a personal perspective on the stakes involved in pursuing a career in the arts.

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Artifacts Assembly from Young Artists at the Palau de les Arts

Documentary from Oper Frankfurt on audition training for the Paul Hindemith Orchestra Academy

Masterclass with Sarah Connolly

Music extracts

Introduction and closing from Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Mozart): Overture

Donizetti ‘Quel guardo il cavaliere’ from Don Pasquale, with soprano Nanami Yoneda and pianist Kamal Khan

Mozart ‘Se vuol ballare’ from Le Nozze di Figaro, with bass baritone Ihor Mostovai and pianist Carmen Santoro

Charpentier ‘Depuis le jour’ from Louise, with soprano Oksana Sliubyk and pianist Kamal Khan