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.