Holden Madagame on testosterone, transitioning and the art of patience

Holden Madagame
Thursday, February 1, 2024

American tenor Holden Madagame is set to make history this week when he takes the stage as the first ever transgender person to sing Mime in a production of Siegfried. Here he looks back at the effect transitioning while pursuing a career in music had on his voice and explores his new position as a trans role model in opera

'My work with Regents Opera has over time allowed me to grow as an artist and feel accepted in the work that I do' Holden Madagame broke boundaries in Regents Opera's production of Das Rheingold © Steve Gregson
'My work with Regents Opera has over time allowed me to grow as an artist and feel accepted in the work that I do' Holden Madagame broke boundaries in Regents Opera's production of Das Rheingold © Steve Gregson

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