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Author Archives: Elisabeth Hahn

Elisabeth Hahn is a freelance journalist working primarily in German radio. She holds degrees in piano and musicology.

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“The Perfect Voice in the Wrong Body”

by Elisabeth Hahn September 16, 2021September 18, 2023

“A chubby bundle of puppy fat.” “Unsightly and unattractive.” “Repulsive figure.” These comments count as professional feedback in the world of opera. At first glance, they may appear to be isolated cases; only seldom does body shaming make headlines in the opera industry. The most prominent exception was the “little black dress” which did not […]

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