Wendy Silvester, Author at The StageAgent ShowStopper

http://www.wendysilvester.co.uk/

Wendy Silvester is a classical mezzo-soprano, singing teacher, and freelance writer based in the UK. Her operatic repertoire includes Zita / La Principessa (Gianni Schicchi / Suor Angelica), Erda (Das Rheingold), Ulrica (Un ballo in maschera), Olga Olsen (Street Scene), Filipyevna (Eugene Onegin), Signora Guidotti (I due timidi), Fidalma (Il matrimonio segreto), and Florence (Albert Herring). On the concert platform Wendy has performed with Bolton Symphony Orchestra, St. Mary's, Maldon and the Pegasus Baroque Orchestra, as well as supporting various charities including MIND - the mental health charity, and The Stroke Association. Wendy's teaching studio has been going since 2010, and she has taken a wide range of students on their individual journeys with their voices. Wendy is also the Opera Guide Writer for StageAgent.com.

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Romantic Operas for Valentine’s Day

Are you looking for a special way to treat your significant other for Valentine’s Day this year? Why not try something new and treat them to a romantic opera. Here is our Valentine’s Day guide to the best romantic operas, and don’t worry, these all have happy endings!

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The Art of Silent Practice: How to practice when you cannot make a noise

Have you been struck down by a cold? Are you staying with family for the holidays? Check out our latest blog post to discover ten ways you can still practice without making a sound.

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Selling your soul: the story of Faust

Looking for some spooky, hellish theatre this October? Try looking at some of the theatrical works based on the legend of Doctor Faustus. An aged German scholar who sells his soul to the devil for one more chance to experience everlasting bliss? It’s got a bit of everything.

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Influential Mothers in Opera

In opera, mothers are often missing, dead, or do some particularly terrible things. This Mother’s Day, we went looking for influential mothers in opera and it was harder than you might imagine!

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Learn an aria in 10 easy steps!

What does it take to learn an aria? How many things are involved? How do I track my progress? Where would I even start? Follow this guide to help you understand the process of learning an aria.

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Wendy Silvester

Romantic Operas for Valentine’s Day

The Art of Silent Practice: How to practice when you cannot make a noise

Selling your soul: the story of Faust

Influential Mothers in Opera

Learn an aria in 10 easy steps!