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Angelina Jolie was 'scared' to sing opera, trained 7 months for 'Maria'

NEW YORK – Before she could play an opera legend, Angelina Jolie had to find her voice. The A-lister threw herself into new movie "Maria," undergoing seven months of rigorous vocal training to embody ...

Study reveals what judges truly listen for in opera singing

Opera has always lived at the crossroads of emotion and discipline. A single performance can shape a singer’s future, opening ...

MILNES VOICE PROGRAMS OPEN APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 TRAINING SEASON

Milnes VOICE Programs open applications for the 2026 training season. Now in the 26(th) year, individuals interested in a career in the performing arts may apply to learn vocal training, audition ...
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Is Angelina Jolie Singing in “Maria”? How the Actress Transformed Into Opera Legend Maria Callas (and Her Shocking Reaction to Singing for the First Time!)

Angelina Jolie may not have a background in singing, but that didn't stop her from mastering the art of opera for her role in Maria. "I don't think I've ever seen someone make such a huge difference ...
Variety

Angelina Jolie Spent ‘Almost Seven Months’ Training to Sing Opera in ‘Maria’: ‘I Had Not Sung in Public’ Before and ‘Was Terribly Nervous’

Angelina Jolie detailed her preparation to play opera icon Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s “Maria” at its Venice Film Festival press conference, saying she trained for “almost seven months.” “Maria” ...
Vulture

Angelina Jolie Spent ‘7 Months’ in Opera-Diva Training

Angelina Jolie makes playing a sexy fish look elegant, so it’s hard to imagine the actress having challenges when preparing for a role. In Pablo Larraín’s new movie, Maria, premiering at the Venice ...
The New York Times

How Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano became pitch-perfect with operatic training

At the end of Dayot Upamecano’s first season with Bayern Munich, he sat down with his agent Raquel Rosa and listed the ways he could improve his performances. It is something Rosa does every six ...