During the NEUE STIMMEN Master Class, renowned instructors prepare young talents from around the globe for a career in opera. Mezzo-soprano Maria Popa from Romania is just 23 years old. She and German soprano Raffaela Lintl are two of the 12 singers who participated in the 10th master class held in October 2014. This video follows them through the week of events, including the final concert, and describes how the NEUE STIMMEN competition changed their lives