Sunday, March 27th, at 4:00 pm EDT

Translation is a necessity to give American audiences access to the interaction between words and music that gives opera its amazing emotional power, but the field typically fails to adequately address the translation of the repertoire being performed. Join us on Sunday, March 27 for Generation NOW: Opera Translation and Audience Engagement as scholar and educator Dr. Lily Kass explores the history of opera translation, examining what it means to translate opera and the reasons why operas are translated. The session will then offer suggestions for how, through thoughtful and ethical translation practices, translations can continue to serve an integral role in bringing opera to new audiences.

Sunday, February 27th, at 4pm EST

Artist managers play a crucial role in identifying and representing opera artists, but questions often remain about how the contemporary artist-manager relationship functions. Join us on Sunday, February 27 at 4pm EST for Generation NOW: Demystifying Artist Management as Founder and President of Stratagem Artists Justin Werner breaks down what you need to know about getting and retaining management as an opera artist.

Sunday, January 23 at 4pm EST

How can our community work towards a more equitable and accessible environment? Join Opera NexGen for Generation NOW: Accessibility in Opera on Sunday, January 23 at 4pm EST. Moderated by Opera NexGen General Director Jaime Sharp, this roundtable discussion will address the existing ableism in opera and offer insight into how the disabled community of both opera professionals and audiences can be actively included in the industry.

Sunday, November 14 at 4 pm EST

Now more than ever, opera artists are developing skills outside of their original specialty that can be used offstage to supplement their careers as artists. Join Opera NexGen for Generation NOW: Portfolio Artist Power Panel to hear from three guest speakers who have broadened their horizons in the arts while still maintaining a fulfilling performing career.

Thursday, October 17th, 2021

Maintaining vocal health and hygiene is paramount to a singer’s career, but sifting through conflicting advice and developing habits to support a healthy voice is often a confusing process. Join Opera NexGen for Generation NOW: Vocal Health and Hygiene for Singers as Sarah Ondocsin Pickett, MS, CCC-SLP shares best practices, advice, and the answers to your questions about vocal health from her perspective as a licensed speech language pathologist. Walk away from this webinar better informed and equipped to support a healthy voice that will withstand the longevity of your career.

Sunday, September 19th, 2021

Ready to revamp your resume before the upcoming audition season? Join Opera NexGen for Generation NOW: Resume Refresh as mezzo-soprano and founder of United in Opera Lindsay Kate Brown breaks down everything you need to know about brushing up your resume. Whether you want to learn more about standard etiquette or add your own style and personality to your resume, you can walk away ready to bring your best self—and resume—to your next audition.

Sunday, May 2, 2021

A virtual workshop for independent artists, performers, or contract creatives with irregular income presented by Tara Faircloth.

Sunday, April 18, 2021

Join us for a conversation with Tracy Cox, Zuly Inirio, and Matthew Anchel on body discrimination and fatphobia in the performance industry, and ways we can combat it.

Sunday, February 7, 2021

The most essential part of developing a career in the new era of opera is developing your brand. This 60 minute webinar led by Renee Ombaba, Founder and CEO of Black Women in Opera, will give singers the tools they need to move their brand forward.

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Overwhelmed by the seemingly endless jargon of audio recording and sheer amount of equipment available? Having trouble syncing audio and video?Wondering if there's a chance you can save your amazing recording of "Donde lieta" with your not-so-amazing air conditioner running in the background? Don't miss this straightforward guide to recording operatic vocals at home on a budget.