Links

Learning the language

1. Goethe InstitutThe mother of all German language schools.
2. The Middlebury College German Program for SingersWell-regarded intensive German language program for singers
3. Rosetta StoneComputer based language study program
4. LEO German-English DictionaryOnline German-English dictionary

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Getting there. Getting around.

1. Airline ConsolidatorFantastic company in Chattanooga, Tennessee, specializing in selling discount plane tickets
2. STA TravelTravel agency located worldwide catering to the student and young-adult travelers
3. EurailCompany selling discount train tickets for Europe
4. KayakMeta search engine for plane tickets. Kayak searches hundreds of sites for the cheapest deals.
5. WegoloSearch engine for Europe's thriving discount airlines
6. Deutsche BahnOnline site for Germany's train system. Fast trains, rude service, and high prices
7. Austrian Rail SystemOnline site for Austria's rail system. Fast trains, more-polite service, and still expensive

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Satisfying your curiosity

1. The Opera Now Podcast The show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week they take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes even offer valuable insight! Crazy entertaining.
2. The Diction Police Podcast A new and insightful podcast about diction by Semperoper Dresden coach, Ellen Rissinger
3. The Opera Insider Social and professional networking for opera lovers from both sides of the curtain
4. Opera Cue Founded by Delia Tedeschi, a former artistic administrator in German opera houses, Opera Cue specializes in translating and preparing your publicity materials to be presented to German-speaking theaters and Agents. Delia has a sharp eye and a lifetime of experience to help publicity materials stand out, optimizing your chances of getting auditions -- and all at a fair price.
5. Lyric Opera Studio Weimar A unique summer program for singers in Germany in conjunction with Nationaltheater Weimar
6. New Forum for Classical SingersThe mother of all online forums for classical singers
7. NYIOPThriving international business arranging auditions for singers so they may sing for multiple companies in one audition. Auditions in New York, Berlin, and various locations around the world.
8. OperabaseIncredible database covering everything operatic
9. TheaterjobsGerman site listing numerous openings for conductors, coaches, professional choruses, and freelance music theater and classical vocal work
10. Peter ProtschkaExcellent German jazz trumpet player. Cool dude, great music...
11. Der SpiegelEnglish edition of a German weekly magazine. Keep up with current events in Germany...
12. Vox Page 1Excellent Web designer for numerous operas singers and artist representatives...

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Finance Links

1. Bundesfinanzministerium DeutschlandThe German IRS
2. Bayrischer VersorgungskammerGerman retirement program for theater workers. It is a good deal...
3. XE TradeThe smartest way to transfer currency - you avoid all banking fees.

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Calling and Internet

1. O2A smart choice for a German mobile phone (Handy)
2. E-PlusThe other smart choice for a German mobile phone
3. BlauA German prepaid phone company. Calls as low as .09 per minute.
4. OrangeA smart choice for your Austrian mobile phone
5. HoferAustrian grocery store that sells prepaid handy plans.
6. SkypeExcellent internet telephoning

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Good friends who generously contributed to this book

1. Kate Aldrich, mezzo-soprano
2. Garnett Bruce, stage director
3. Patrick Carfizzi, bass-baritone
4. Angela Fout, soprano
5. Kirsten Gunlogson, mezzo-soprano
6. Corey McKern, baritone
7. Damon Nestor Ploumis, bass-baritone
8. Hugh Russell, baritone
9. Robert Tannenbaum, stage director
10. Matthew Treviño, bass