OperaWorks is a non-profit, arts education organization, whose mission is to train and empower performers to excel personally and artistically, and to develop new audiences for opera through innovative alternatives to traditional opera productions. ----------------------------------------- Edited by Julia Aks "Perpetuum Mobile" Written by Simon Jeffes Performed by Penguin Cafe Orchestra www.penguincafe.com All video footage is property of OperaWorks.

This video is a short introduction to OperaWorks'™ groundbreaking holistic educational philosophy and methods for performers. It is our belief that every person is unique and deserves to be encouraged without criticism to discover their personal and artistic individuality. More than 2,000 alumni enjoy careers worldwide as singers, conductors, directors, coaches, composers, teachers, and administrators for opera companies and orchestras.

World-renowned for its innovative, holistic vocal training, OperaWorks develops both the Artist and the Person. This brief video introduction presents a peek into what makes OperaWorks unique, and how it is changing the landscape of opera training worldwide.