2004 – All Articles

Now may be the perfect time to start a new business, such as an opera company or other singing venture. That’s right, so if you’ve been hesitating to start a business because of the current state of the economy, you may want to reconsider.

On Dec. 6, 2004, Regina Resnik will celebrate the 60th anniversary of her Metropolitan Opera debut. It is a Cinderella Story that blossomed into one of the longest and most varied careers. In addition, Ms. Resnik graciously took the time to answer several questions asked by Classical Singer subscribers.

It’s December—the month where singers run from gig to gig—or wonder why they’re not! We hope you’ll take some time for yourself, right this very minute, to think back to

Variety cuts down on boredom which is the enemy of all singers. Shirlee Emmons show us how to enhance our performing skills to better entertain audiences.

Dear Ms. Resnik: At the AIMS program in Graz, Austria, I was teaching and giving master classes on the Lamperti technique and the passaggio. I would be interested to hear

Kristina stays busy from the end of November to New Year's Day singing with a professional Christmas caroling group.

We've all heard of the New York International Opera Auditions. The question is: Are they worth it? Follow one singer's experience with NYIOP.

Find out how one entrepreneur leads a double life as a singer and CEO.

It’s one thing to be the singer who gets the calls to perform; it’s another to go out knocking on doors to get the bookings. How does Lisa Stanley, president

This article examines 23 songs in the anthology Canciones de España—Songs of Nineteenth Century Spain, edited by Suzanne Draayer. Whether it be preparing for a Metropolitan Opera career or teaching high school students, Ms. Draayer offers a new paradigm in singing.

Singers who go through school as voice majors inevitably are shocked to discover that audiences for the art song recital seem to have evaporated. These hopeful young singers have spent four years studying this art form, and there seems to be no market for it!

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