Whether it’s used to get an audition, for the cover of a CD, for publicity or on a website, a great photograph is one of the best career tools a singer has. But what do you do when a photograph would be perfect 'if only'.
We all agree it is one of those things we should do, we need to do, we must do. But actually doing it? Well, it's tough.
Supertitles for Vocal Recitals Dear Editor: I am writing regarding the Bulletin Board posting entitled “Recitals with Supertitles” in the April 2002 issue of Classical Singer. On January 18, 2002,
You have three glorious months of summer ahead to prepare for the new season! Classical Singer will be publishing all three months for the first time this year. We figured
Do You Have to Pay DOUBLE Union Dues? AGMA vs. AFTRA Traditionally, when a singer is on stage, she’s represented by AGMA. When that production is broadcast (Live from Lincoln
Dear Editor: Would it be more cost effective to distribute the magazine electronically? I receive other “e-zines” and it’s a better use of information and natural resources. Let’s pass on
Just about every score and recording you ever dreamed of – without the expense – is available to you in New York. Here is a report on the recent library renovation
Recently, Warner Classics sent me mezzo soprano Susan Graham’s latest release: French Operatta Arias. It’s a beautiful album and it’s been wonderful to watch Susan’s career take off and see
Beatrice Beer is the third singer we profile this month. She was first introduced to Classical Singer through a chance meeting with CJ Williamson on a New York subway. She is a young singer who has been pursuing an altruistic goal with the marketing of her very special recording and recital.
John Fisk— young singer doing the New York auditions circuit LAST MONTH’S RESOLUTIONS: 1. For the coming month, I am going to sit in on at least three lessons with
Singers have to learn to just do the work–practice, memorize, study, perform–and not judge the efforts. Otherwise it’s easy to sabotage your art.
Erda, the erstwhile earth goddess from Das Rheingold and Siegfried with knowledge of past and future, now visits CS readers with her knowledge, foresight and wisdom. To ask Erda, write to askerda@classicalsinger.com
