Future-Proofing Opera and Classical Music
01/07/25 • 39 min
This episode centers on the concept of future-proofing in the arts, exploring the grim employment statistics facing musicians and the need for adaptability and innovation. The discussion emphasizes mentorship, personal branding, and proactive roles for artists to reshape their futures in an evolving landscape.
• Exploring the concept of future-proofing and its relevance to opera
• Analyzing employment growth trends in the arts sector
• Discussing the disconnect between education and real-world demands
• Highlighting the significance of mentorship and networking opportunities
• Emphasizing the importance of personal branding in the digital age
• Encouraging artists to take proactive steps in shaping their careers
• Addressing the optimism and potential for growth despite challenges
This episode is hosted by Soula Parassidis and Christos Makridis.
The Behind the Curtain Podcast is hosted by Soprano Soula Parassidis and Tenor Norman Reinhardt. Follow Living Opera on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Website.
Watch A VIDEO version of this podcast on Living Opera's Facebook or YouTube Channels.
This episode centers on the concept of future-proofing in the arts, exploring the grim employment statistics facing musicians and the need for adaptability and innovation. The discussion emphasizes mentorship, personal branding, and proactive roles for artists to reshape their futures in an evolving landscape.
• Exploring the concept of future-proofing and its relevance to opera
• Analyzing employment growth trends in the arts sector
• Discussing the disconnect between education and real-world demands
• Highlighting the significance of mentorship and networking opportunities
• Emphasizing the importance of personal branding in the digital age
• Encouraging artists to take proactive steps in shaping their careers
• Addressing the optimism and potential for growth despite challenges
This episode is hosted by Soula Parassidis and Christos Makridis.
The Behind the Curtain Podcast is hosted by Soprano Soula Parassidis and Tenor Norman Reinhardt. Follow Living Opera on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Website.
Watch A VIDEO version of this podcast on Living Opera's Facebook or YouTube Channels.
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Behind the Curtain by Living Opera - Future-Proofing Opera and Classical Music
Transcript
Hello everybody and welcome to Behind the Curtain . I'm Soula Parassidis and I'm Christos Makridis and we make up two-thirds of the Living Opera team , and today we're going to be talking about something that I have not heard a lot about in the opera sector Neither have I , but that's a concept called future-proofing and it's something that I had never heard of until we star
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