What the Fach?! The Definitive Guide for Opera Singers Auditioning and Working in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, 2nd Edition

If you are looking to expand your opera career to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland... If you want to work as a full-time singer (Fest) in one or more opera houses... If you are curious about what life is like as a singer in a German-speaking Fest ensemble... If you want to become fluent in German...

What The FACH?! (what-the-fach.com) gives you a detailed, first-hand look into life as an English-speaking opera singer in the German theater system. Written by a full-time opera singer working in Europe, this invaluable resource is a 'must have' for every singer wanting to break into the German-speaking opera world.

The bestselling guide is back for its Second Edition - completely updated and expanded - with detailed information covering virtually everything you can think of, including everything you never thought to think of but still need to know!

There are countless English-speaking singers already working in the German-speaking world, and with What The FACH?!, you can have the knowledge they already possess in hand.

What you get with What The FACH?! SECOND EDITION:

• A 252 page survival guide detailing the most specific information to date for opera singers, conductors, stage directors, and pianists/accompanists, wanting to tour the German-speaking world.

• An 18-page German/English Phrasebook and Dictionary specifically designed for opera singers, coaches, conductors, and stage directors.

• In-depth interviews with working professionals. These interviews include singers, conductors, pianists, directors, opera administrators, and a lengthy discussion with NYIOP Founder and CEO David Blackburn.

• A comprehensive glossary and listing of any and all prescription and non-prescription medications that you might need. Generic names and specific brand names for individual countries are all listed, all prepared by a medical doctor.

• Personal, first-hand accounts and experiences to help you prepare for, and understand, what you will encounter.