CS remembers the life of performance coach and stage director Janet Bookspan, who passed away in September.
Just in time for the holidays, we wrap up our series on historical recordings with recommendations for starting your own library. A singer, coach, and conductor make their lists of not-to-be-missed singers of the past. Also, find several must-have books, as well as recommended record labels for finding the best recordings at the best prices.
In the first three articles of this series, Adria Firestone took us through deciding when to retire, fully grieving for your loss, and discovering your passions. This month she shares how to evaluate your own skill set and find meaningful and fulfilling ways to create away from the stage.
This month, Classical Singer reviews an exciting new gadget, amazon.com’s Kindle—a device for reading books on the go. Find out what this paperback-sized device can do for classical singers.
Last month Jill Anna Ponasik shared the experience of her first lesson with Feldenkrais teacher Maxine Davis. Ponasik left having discovered new-found feelings of freedom in her singing, and wondering if she could make them last. This month, find out how she’s doing as the Feldenkrais method continues to inform her singing.
In our last pedagogy article, we discussed the importance of proper breath management for the singer. In this article, two experts, Tracy Watson and Betty Jeanne Chipman, discuss vocal resonance—what makes good vocal resonance, how to achieve it, and the freedom of healthy singing you can attain.
From more than 200 applicants competing in three intense rounds of competition in the Classical Singer AudComps, the judges named the 12 top competitors Certified Classical Singers for 2008-2009. This month, we feature soprano Jennie Litster from the Emerging Professional Division and soprano Elizabeth Beers Kataria from the Professional Division.
Looking for the perfect gift for your singer friend, teacher, or significant other? Or perhaps want to drop some hints about something you might like to find in your stocking? Classical Singer has some suggestions for the ideal gifts for you and your colleagues.
Submit entries to the bulletin board by e-mail at bulletinboard@classicalsinger.com.
In the first installment of the Pedagogy 101 series, we tackled the passaggio, with expert advice from some of the most sought-after vocal professionals in the industry. In this issue’s installment, we take a look at what many consider the most important aspect in all forms of healthy vocalizing: breath management.
From more than 200 applicants competing in three intense rounds of competition in the Classical Singer AudComps, the judges named the 12 top competitors Certified Classical Singers for 2008-2009. This month, we feature mezzo-soprano Cynthia Hanna from the Emerging Professional Division and soprano Melissa Fogarty from the Professional Division.
Soprano Aprile Millo burst onto the operatic scene in 1984 when she made her Met debut, filling in for an ailing soprano in Simon Boccanegra. Hailed by the critics as a “true Verdi soprano” and the next Renata Tebaldi, Millo had big shoes to fill. In this exclusive interview, Millo talks about her rewarding, sometimes difficult journey over the past 20 years. She talks about her decision to leave the limelight for a time, how she defines Bel Canto singing, and why classical music, opera specifically, needs to be defended at all costs.
