Caitlin Vincent

Caitlin Vincent, a Senior Lecturer in Creative Industries and a librettist, dives deep into the opera industry, examining its past and future. She shares her multifaceted background as a singer, director, and researcher. The conversation highlights the ongoing battles over staging, casting diversity, and the pressures of gig economies on performers. Vincent also addresses the challenge of embracing new works while being anchored to traditional operatic canon. Her insights push for a reevaluation of how companies can attract modern audiences and innovate within this timeless art form.