Classical singers are always on the road, but we have to call somewhere home. Where do you want to headquarter your career? Having focused now on both coasts, in New York and San Francisco, Classical Singer takes you to the middle for the third installment of our Headquarters series. Button up your coats, singers—this is Chicago.
Singers are often on the road, and fall is an especially busy time for flying the friendly skies. As you’re booking your travel, consider these terrific tips for finding great deals that won’t break the bank.
From the effect of Prednisone on the singing voice, to fear of dentists, to teaching a student with mono, Dr. Jahn provides answers to a host of singers’ questions. If you have a question for the doctor, e-mail jahn@classicalsinger.com.
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A former winner of the Pavarotti Competition who has gone on to an international career remembers Pavarotti for his warmth, decisiveness, and encouraging nature.
Continuing our series on the relationship between singing and leadership, participants in Kay Kleinerman’s recent study share how three attributes honed as singers are helping them in their leadership roles. Consider how “courage,” “vision,” and “taking responsibility” influence not only your singing, but other areas of your life as well.
Have you ever been told that if you start singing in the chorus you’ll never make it to the main stage? Two singers share how they’ve defied the odds and done just that.
Tired of bothering the mentors in your life for endless letters of recommendation? Well, some such mentors say they’re just as tired of writing them! Saying it’s an archaic practice that should fade into history, two general directors have taken a stand: After this season, they will write no more.
After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2007 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2007-2008.This month, read about tenor Florin Olimpio from the Emerging Professional Division and baritone Kenneth Mattice from the Professional Division.
Read about the new edition of a valuable tool that has long lined singers’ bookshelves. This slimmed-down second edition, also available in paperback, will lighten your load without skimping on the details.
Peter Gelb, the Met’s new general director, is bringing many news-making events to the house. Read about one such event—all four operas of Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” led by Russia’s Valery Gergiev.
Last month marked the one-year anniversary of Lisa Houston’s “Inspirazione!” column. For a year now, Lisa has offered singers something to “breathe in” each month to nourish their artistic souls. To celebrate, she returns to the subject of the first column: Giuseppe Verdi. To read the first column, on Verdi’s music in Gold Rush San Francisco, see our September 2006 issue.
