About the "glass ceiling" thing -- there have been singers launched at NYCO (like Sam Ramey), but I can't think of any in recent days.
I've always heard that Lauren Flanigan is a Met-quality voice, but because she's been singing all her leading roles for NYCO has never been asked to sing "across the street."
Or maybe she was asked once but not asked back... I'm not sure how the politics of the two companies work out.
I'm all fuzzy about it. If anyone has more information, it's a very interesting topic.
Isabelle B.
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