January Newsletter
Happy 2025!
Hello, friends!
It has been a whirlwind start to the year, and I’m thrilled to share what’s been going on. Let’s dive in—from exciting upcoming performances to some celebratory career moments and of course - a few special resources for those of you pursuing your own musical journeys.
Upcoming Performances:
This winter is filled with incredible music- I hope you’ll join me at the Badisches Staatstheater in Karlsruhe and the International Händel Festival
Die Fledermaus as Adele 26.1 & 14.2
Phèdre as Oenone on 28.1
Rinaldo 21.2 Premiere, 23.2 & 26.2
Tickets for all performances can be found HERE.
The Fledermaus Reivews are in!
It has been a joy bringing Adele to life in Strauss’s "Die Fledermaus’ - I genuinely love this production by Tobias Ribitzki and we have an so much fun on stage!
There are still performances left so find your tickets here.
“Martha Eason’s champagne-like runs as Adele sparkle even brighter than the canapé being fought over.” – BNN
“Martha Eason’s coloratura acrobatics as the flighty chambermaid Adele are nothing short of grandiose.” – SWR Kultur
Here’s a little taste of the production:
What’s Up Next: A Winter of Baroque music with Phèdre and Rinaldo
I’m currently in the final rehearsals for Lemoyne’s “Phèdre,” directed by Christoph von Bernuth and conducted by Attilio Cremonesi. This production is shaping up to be visually stunning—think intricate staging, elegant costumes, and a whole lot of stairs. Thanks to my sessions with Caitlin at Hü Performance, my balance and stability are ready for several hours in a very heavy and large dress! This production has been a reminder that singing is definitely a sport.
My first performance is on January 28th- find tickets here.
At the same time, I’m swimming (hint hint*) through rehearsals for Rinaldo for the International Händel Festival with Lawrence Zazzo singing the title role and Rinaldo Alessandrini as conductor. This marks my third production with the brilliant director Hinrich Horstkotte, the first being my debut of the role Gilda in my first season as a fest singer.
Fun fact: Hinrich is also the costume and set designer for the production. He is amazing at creating a whole world with the set and costumes- I love his productions because a singer, you really forget you’re onstage instead of in another word. As a special tradition, he gives each singer a hand-drawn rendering of their costume as a premiere gift.
Celebrating Opera Career Guide Milestones
The new year has been filled with excitement for Opera Career Guide! Putting good and current information about building a career in Germany is important to me, and this month, there’s been so much to celebrate:
Four of my clients have landed auditions at A houses in Germany.
Two musicians I’ve worked with were awarded their work visas. If you’re interested in learning more about possible visa options for building a career in Germany, check out my article ‘Become an Opera Singer with a German Visa’
If you’re navigating your path in the opera world, don’t forget to check out my resources—including Getting Started in Germany and 1:1 Career Coaching. All my resources are listed and linked at the bottom of the newsletter.
Special Opportunity: German Courses for Musicians
If you’re planning to audition or work in Germany, let me introduce you to Goethe-certified Lorna Price’s German courses for musicians. These courses are designed specifically for performers and include two levels. There’s still time to sign up—I can’t recommend her classes enough!
Find her courses here. There are courses beginning the at the end of this month, so if 2025 is the year you learn German then check this out! If you want more German resources check out ‘We can do better than genau’ or check out her interview below with Oper Germany
A New Home for My Writing
As you might have noticed, this newsletter has a fresh new look. I’ve officially moved all my writing to Substack, where I can explore a range of topics—from vocal health and technique to creativity, productivity, and career-building tips.
If you enjoy my insights, feel free to subscribe and share to stay up-to-date on new posts. Just write your email below and hit subscribe!
Closing Notes
As always, thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Whether you’re a fellow artist, an audience member, or someone cheering from afar, your support means the world to me. Here’s to making music, building careers, and chasing dreams together.
Warmly,
Martha
Discover My Resources
I’m passionate about helping singers achieve their goals. Here are some of the tools I’ve created for you:
Practice Journal Method: Build consistency and refine your technique through self-observation. This is the method that I’ve build over the last 8 seasons of surviving the demands of being a fest singer.
Getting Started in Germany: Your guide to launching an opera career abroad- covers the basics. *Recommended before a 1:1 career coaching.
1:1 Career Coaching: Personalized guidance for your next steps and questions about building a career abroad in Germany
$5 Instagram Guide for Musicians: Everything I’ve learned from a year of posting on social media as a musician
Online Voice Lessons: Reserve your slot now- spaces limited