Who Does What?

In our continuing series on who does what in opera, editor Rebecca Armstrong looks at the all-important role of lighting technician.

The conductor is one of the most visible people in a performance, but many people are baffled as to what they actually do, or why they’re even needed. Rebecca Armstrong explains this most necessary of roles.

Working behind the scenes, the stagehand is something of a jack of all trades, providing support across a range of duties to ensure the smooth running of a performance.

We explore the macabre history of the practice of castrating young boys in order to preserve their voices.

While many composers of opera have enjoyed worldwide fame both, the writers of the sung dialogue have often languished in obscurity. Here we celebrate the librettist.

Sets create a production’s look, placing it within the context of the story and communicating the time period, location and more. The set designer is responsible for this. Rebecca Armstrong looks at this essential role.

In our continuing series on who does what in opera, editor Rebecca Armstrong looks at the all-important role of lighting technician.

The conductor is one of the most visible people in a performance, but many people are baffled as to what they actually do, or why they’re even needed. Rebecca Armstrong explains this most necessary of roles.

Working behind the scenes, the stagehand is something of a jack of all trades, providing support across a range of duties to ensure the smooth running of a performance.

We explore the macabre history of the practice of castrating young boys in order to preserve their voices.

While many composers of opera have enjoyed worldwide fame both, the writers of the sung dialogue have often languished in obscurity. Here we celebrate the librettist.