Opera singer

Job Title

Opera singer

Job Description

Bertrand is a bass opera singer and has performed on various stages for musicals or operas. Now he has a permanent employer, in a group which performs plays and musicals. He takes roles of blind and sighted people and has never had stage fright.

Getting the job

Bertrand grew up in a family of musicians. He first wanted to be a pianist, then discovered his ability for singing. Thus, he quit the classical music studies to obtain a high degree in opera singing.

Adjustments

To follow the conductor, Bertrand does what the other singers do, and if there is a last minute change, a friend pinches him. Often his blindness is hidden within his role.

Quote

You need to be a little show-off. Though very unstable, it is an extremely exciting job, everything always changes. Keep in mind that blindness has never been an obstacle to talent or art.

Is individual totally blind?

Yes

Is individual partially sighted?

No

Source Country:

France

Source Organisation:

CNPSAA ( From the book : «Les Aveugles au Travail » (106 témoignages) published in France in 1999 under the direction of Philippe Chazal)


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