2010
Continuo Your Education

Is the pun of this title lost on you? Are you wondering just what is continuo and why should it be important to you? Then it’s high time to continuo your education. Read about the musical evolution of continuo and how learning this skill can help free you as a musician, tap into your creativity, and improve your collaborative skills.
Oct 01
When Early Opera Meets the Modern Stage : What Singers Can Expect in the Approach to Performing Period Works

The Baroque era gave birth to opera—maybe not quite as we know it today, but the art form nonetheless. So what happens when modern-day opera companies mount early opera? What approach do modern directors take and what do they look for in singers?
Oct 01
The $50 Week : Boston on a Budget

Boston has long been seen as the early music center of North America. Whether traveling to Beantown as singer or tourist, get great tips on how to save a dime on everything from food to hotels to musical performances, many featuring early music tunes.
Oct 01
From the Editor : When Old Meets New

While an undergrad my theory teacher told our class about a revolutionary new choral and orchestral composition he had heard that had, in his words, changed his life. This piece
Oct 01
Keeping It Interesting

Composer vocalist M Ryan Taylor asks early music specialists, “With so much repeated text in Baroque and early music arias, how do you keep your characterization fresh?”
Oct 01
Counter Top : Philippe Jaroussky

A countertenor who is quickly rising to the top discusses if indeed this voice type is strictly limited to the Baroque repertoire, how he discovered the never-before-heard repertoire on his new CD, and why he thinks early music is becoming a staple at many modern opera houses.
Oct 01
Festival It Up Early Music Style

With so many early music festivals dotting the land, how can you begin to know which one is right for you? As always, research, research, research. And this sampling of several first-rate festivals is the perfect jumping-off point to begin your search.
Oct 01
Read Up! : A Practical Guide for Singers, Teachers, and Choral Conductors

Read up about a recent book on vocal technique that includes more than just a philosophical discussion of singing principles. With a myriad of vocalises and group exercises that correspond to each concept, this book becomes a practical tool for the private studio and classroom alike.
Oct 01
A Unique Spirit of Joy : The Legacy of Latin American Baroque Music

Read about an emerging new genre within early music and discover resources that can help you access, study, perform, and record this exciting new repertoire.
Oct 01
Improvised Leadership : Nicholas McGegan and What It Takes to sing Baroque Opera

Baroque opera expert Nicholas McGegan shares what he looks for in singers he hires, how he approaches writing cadenzas, and what type of voice he wants for both Handel and Mozart operas.
Oct 01
Why I Sing : Sandra Marante

To share your comments about CS or your story of why you sing e-mail editorial@classicalsinger.com.
Oct 01
The Teacher’s Corner : Demythologizing Vocal Technique

Teacher Brad Jenks opines on the dangers of kneeling before the altar of technique and how teachers can best nurture their students in and out of the studio by keeping it simple.
Oct 01

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