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Classical Singer’s Fulbright scholar continues the tale of her experiences in Germany. This month she shares how coming to understand the German culture required setting aside her fears so she could examine the past and understand the present.

Each month Classical Singer highlights two of the 14 singers our panel of distinguished judges selected from more than 200 AudComps 2005 applicants for having a ready-to-go audition package appropriate to their Artist Division. This month we spotlight Helen Huse Ralston and Ricardo Tamura from the Professional Division.

Erda, the erstwhile earth goddess, shares her practical knowledge and words of wisdom with all who inquire. This month, she shares her wisdom on writing a letter that is sure to impress and provides tips to help you wade through copyright confusion. If you have a question for Erda, write to editorial@classicalsinger.com.

The Met’s new season is off and running, and here’s one of CS’ favorite reviewers with a full report. It seems the powers that be placed emphasis on the comedic, rather than the dramatic, face of opera for its season openers.

Feedback from teachers and coaches is essential in this business, but too often we underestimate the importance of understanding our own voices. Here are some great tips for working on a self-help guide for your voice.

Seattle Opera is making its mark as the American center for Wagner operas. Dr. DiGaetani gives CS readers a report on this summer’s Ring Cycle.

Dear Editor: My family and I evacuated from New Orleans and are now temporarily in Orlando, Fl. We are lucky, compared to others, and therefore are not in need of

What have your career highlights been, so far? Performing my first professional recital in my hometown after returning from two years of study in Paris. Making my professional opera debut

Singers spend a lifetime working to improve their dramatic and interpretive abilities for their art. Sometimes those carefully honed skills can seep into other aspects of life, with negative results. Michelle Kunz suggests some ways to draw the curtain between the stage and your personal life.

The onset of winter often brings an increase of problems for those who suffer from asthma. Dr. Jahn offers his sound advice for detecting and treating the affliction.

To fully understand the present, we must have an understanding of the past. Our Met violinist takes us down memory lane as he reminisces about his final evening in the pit at the old Metropolitan Opera House. The great singers of the past laid a great foundation for those who follow.

Seattle Opera to sponsor Wagner Competition in 2006 Seattle Opera has announced it will hold a competition next year for Wagnerian singers age 25 to 40. Contestants can be nominated