Beyond the Aria: Artistic Self-Empowerment for the Classical Singer

Neal Goren was the founder and Artistic Director of Gotham Chamber Opera, which popularized and legitimized the formerly ignored genre of chamber opera. Goren's newest opera venture, Catapult Opera, will premiere in fall 2020. Goren has conducted standard operas, non-standard operas, and premieres throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. As a recital accompanist, Goren has concertized extensively with Leontyne Price, among others. He is an Associate Professor at Mannes College, The New School for Music, and a frequent judge of national and international vocal competitions. His writings on opera and the arts have appeared in numerous books and periodicals.