I was called a ‘waste of college space’. Now I’m singing at Salzburg

From the British tenor David Webb, presently singing three roles in the Salzburg Festival’s L’Incoronazione di Poppea:

A few years back myself and a few others were called a ‘waste of a college space’ and today I start rehearsals at the Salzburger Festspiele.

Don’t let anyone else’s negativity impact on your drive, ambition or goals. #Opera #ClassicalMusic #HatersGoneHate pic.twitter.com/cSOSLadMqk

— David Webb (@DavidPWebb) July 3, 2018

Has English tertiary education softened much since David’s day?

David has written previously about his subsequent struggle with depression:

I wasn’t sure about posting this today but in many ways that’s precisely the reason I have to and even if only one person is affected by it then it will still be worth it.#timetotalk @MindCharity pic.twitter.com/zOnX8l0yZs

— David Webb (@DavidPWebb) August 5, 2018