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Nina Guo teaches you how to listen (and warm up) like an opera singer

We talk about John Cage, whether "culture has come to a standstill," how Nina fell in love with music, what makes opera so extra, and how to train your ear.

I had a ridiculously good time talking with Nina Guo, a Berlin-based high soprano—and one of my favorite musicians anywhere. We talk about modern opera, whether “culture has come to a standstill,” how to listen to classical music, and much more. She even sings!

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A snippet of an aria:


Miguel Montes submitted a question: when listening to classical music, how important are the lyrics? Nina’s answer:


Plus, Nina teaches you how to warm up like an opera singer (do try this at home):

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