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The opera singer: preparation is key
"I always get butterflies before a show; they can be with me right up until the moment I begin to sing," says Giselle Allen, an award winning soprano who will be performing a lead in Opera North's forthcoming production of Bartered Bride.
"My calming routine involves warming up my voice and my body earlier in the day. Then, towards the afternoon, I practise some of the more difficult notes or technically challenging parts.
| "Taking some of the unknown out of my performance makes me feel more secure about what I'm about to do." |
Remove the X factor
When you have to do something new or demanding, be it going for an interview, making a presentation or working with a new system, prepare as much as you can in advance. When the moment of truth arrives, you will be ready, and this will bolster your confidence.
Parting advice
Anne Durham, a professional expert with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art says:
| "Stage performers can teach you a lot, but don't fall into the trap of trying to become an actor yourself. People always see through a fake. Just be who you are, to the best of your ability." |
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Created: 11/12/2003 Updated: 23/12/2003
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