Opera Now Magazine October 2019 Edição anterior

In the October edition of Opera Now, we speak to Michael Spyres about his boundary-breaking career as one of the greatest bel canto singers of our time; opera director Oliver Mears reveals his artistic vision for the Royal Opera House in an exclusive interview; and Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin reflects on leadership, casting and the future of opera as he enters his second season as music director at the Met.

Plus, author and historian Orlando Figes traces opera’s rise in 19th-century Russia; soprano Nina Minasyan on how her Armenian cultural roots have shaped her voice; iconic fashion designer Zandra Rhodes celebrates 50 years of creating strikingly original costumes; the challenges of composing opera for children; the final of the 27th Operalia competition; and our Q&A with Nicholas Payne, director of Opera Europa.