So You Wanna Sing in Germany?

Is singing in Germany right for me? Am I ready? What is it like to audition, live, and work there? What about Austria or Switzerland? What do I pack? Don't worry! This fun guide tells you all you need to know. Benefit from what Paul Bellantoni learned in four years as an American singer in Europe. As a graduate of NYU's School of Journalism, he has the research skills to give you more information. He has also left the opera world, so he has the freedom to give you the whole, honest truth without damaging his career. He deepened his perspective by interviewing other Americans working there, including a newcomer, a mid-career singer, and a 20-year veteran. Plus, you get the complete "Fach list" that German companies use to classify singers, and a list of helpful websites. So you wanna sing in Germany? This book will help you decide whether to go-and if you do, it'll help you succeed and have some fun along the way!