We met operatic legend Rosalind Plowright in advance of her 70th birthday. In this honest and enlightening interview, we talk industry changes, what a singer needs to achieve success & how today’s demand for perfection is killing unique, brilliant voices. bit.ly/2VytFRM

Kristine Opolais' unapologetic performance style and ability to portray herself through her heroines places her as one of the most sought after #sopranos. With #FinalNoteMag she talks jealousy, risk taking & redefining the operatic singer. Read here 👉 bit.ly/2F3C9e2

One of the most in-demand librettists, Pulitzer Prize winner #MarkCampbell met #FinalNoteMag before his & @IainBellMusic's Stonewall @nycityopera to talk progress of gay rights, his writing process & honouring yourself as an artist. 👉bit.ly/2WTCNRu #Stonewall50 #Pride

Opera director Polly Graham talks to #FinalNoteMag about growing up at Longborough Festival Opera, the power of #motherhood, tips for aspiring directors & the secrets to building a loyal audience. Read here 👉 bit.ly/2J9k8fQ

The only word suitable to describe Hugo Ticciati in person and musically is ‘magic’. This week with #FinalNoteMag he talks about the ‘raw power’ in music & how isolation liberated him as an artist. #ClassicalMusic #violin bit.ly/32co5sF

We sat down with operatic superstar Ailyn Pérez to get an insight into her unique mindset. In this sincere interview, Pérez gives advice for competitions, tips for performance days & her views on the current portrayal of gender roles in opera. Read Here 👉 bit.ly/2XFHjIL

Elaine Kidd is challenging the #statusquo of the opera industry. Head of the Jette Parker programme @RoyalOperaHouse, Final Note Magazine met with Kidd to discuss her process as a director, and the road to achieving democratic opportunity. Read Here 👉 bit.ly/2JIYOPQ

Described as ‘one of the greatest pianists of his generation’, Stewart Goodyear met with Final Note Magazine to talk about his path into classical music and how to safeguard the future of the industry. @Stewartgoodyear #FinalNoteMag finalnotemagazine.com/articles/stewa…

Today's article features #Swiss #cellist Nadège Rochat. We talk practice strategies, what she looks for in a collaborator and her upcoming work with Ilya Gringolts. READ HERE -> bit.ly/2ZkUxq9

At 24, Helen Wallace was editor of The Strad & at 27 she was editor of #BBCMusicMagazine. Wallace sat down with us to talk about music, motherhood, rebranding herself and her role today as Director of Programming at Kings Place. Read Here - bit.ly/2lG9AwE

Gerald Barry met with Final Note Magazine to discuss his process, what shaped his style and his upcoming production of The Intelligence Park with @RoyalOperaHouse finalnotemagazine.com/articles/geral…

Pianists Charles Owen & Katya Apekisheva, have built a worldwide reputation as soloists and a formidable duo. Offstage they founded LondonPianoFestival at Kings Place, we met to learn about their collaboration and the secrets behind a successful festival. bit.ly/2nAHiEG

In advance of her Metropolitan Opera debut, Elizabeth Llewellyn met with us to discuss her unique career map along with the rationale for the placement of each perfectly positioned stepping-stone that has led to her phenomenal success. @SopranicBrit Read Here -> bit.ly/2nXgtuW

Robert Hanč & David Mareček have brought the Czech Philharmonic back to its rightful position as one of the world’s leading orchestras. Hanč and Mareček met with FNM to talk about managing the evolution of their great national treasure. Read Here! bit.ly/2phwdct

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Known for her ‘wicked virtuosity’ #American #mezzosoprano Elizabeth DeShong met #FinalNoteMag to give invaluable advice to young singers, her reasons for becoming vegan & the importance of finding stillness in this challenging career choice. Read Here ->bit.ly/2K0TSWf

This week's interview features #MusicTherapist Jessica Harris. After a life altering family event, Harris has been fighting tirelessly to improve access to creative arts therapies for #Irish citizens of all needs and ages. Read here --> bit.ly/2NWvVSj

Renowned for her incredible sense and depth of perception, we met with conductor and harpsichordist Bridget Cunningham in #London to discuss her career path along with the recent recording of Handel’s Queens with London Early Opera and Signum Classics finalnotemagazine.com/articles/bridg…

#Classicalmusic label, Signum Classics, has released over 650 albums with 300 million streams. We met with the company’s Director Steve Long to discuss surviving the downturn of the CD market, employment ethos and what it takes to create a great album. finalnotemagazine.com/articles/steve…

With a bloodline many musicians would envy, Gabriel Prokofiev came to his career in a more unorthodox route. We met in his #London home to talk about living up to great expectations, his work in pop music, and his recent album with Signum Classics. finalnotemagazine.com/articles/gabri…