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When Thomas Meglioranza began thinking about a career in music he had no formal training. But with a passion for music and singing as a spark—and his choir director at Grinnell College, John Rommereim, fanning the flames—he began the years of hard work on his vocal art. Now an established and successful singer, Meglioranza shares how he has forged an eclectic career of recital, concert, and opera work in genres from Baroque to Contemporary.

Met and ENO Commission New Work With a combined commission from the Metropolitan Opera and English National Opera, composer Nico Muhly is writing an opera that will be premiered in

One of Juilliard’s most notable graduates returned to the school last fall to do something she rarely does. From her relaxed attitude and spot-on advice, you would never guess that Renée Fleming isn’t a regular masterclass instructor. Read in her own words the technical advice she shared with four singers.

As singers continue to cross genres to increase opportunities, it may behoove them to also consider crossing over into marketing trends where the other-than-classically trained singers are finding success.

Classically trained singer Bridie Carroll now makes her career in musical theatre. Find out how she survives life on the road doing eight shows a week, what she views as the secrets to auditioning success, and how her family and faith continue to ground her.

Don’t miss this final column of “Inspirazione,” as Lisa Houston brings you her inspirational thoughts on not missing out on the bigger opportunities of life.

One singer, when faced with the frightening possibility of never singing again, found a remarkable way to keep music in her life.

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Consider five facts from a New York City artistic manager on the realities of the current business and what you can do to find happiness and success in your career and your life. Don’t miss hearing more from Robert Mirshak as he joins convention attendees this May.

Whether you’re heading to New York City for the upcoming Classical Singer Convention, an audition trip, or just plain fun, check out these great ways to fully enjoy the city on a shoestring.

The small island of Manhattan, located at the heart of New York City, is just 13 miles long and two miles wide. And yet packed within those 23 square miles

Lone Star Opera Will Be a Television Show Fort Worth Opera may be the subject of a reality show called Lone Star Opera. AMP Productions brought the proposal for the