2011 – Page 5

Anna Netrebko has dominated the music scene with her full package of a luscious voice, model good looks, and dynamite stage presence. Her 18-year career proves that she is more than the party girl and darling of opera that many once thought. Now with a new baby, fiancé, and many new roles on the horizon, the superstar soprano reveals some of the secrets to her success.

How many times have you been told that text is key to a moving and memorable performance? But sometimes singing in a foreign language can hold you back. A new book will make sure that the Italian language doesn’t stand in your way.

Does the Internet ever make you feel a little scattered? It’s not just you. Recent research shows that technology may be changing the ways we think, with particular consequences for singers.

Read what a singer, general director, and manager feel singers need to know as they leave college and enter the real world.

Without costumes, sets, or blocking, concert work can sometimes leave a singer feeling nearly naked on stage. To help you feel more comfortable, five singers offer their perspectives on how to interpret vocal music in a concert setting.

This world-renowned Russian baritone discusses his lengthy career and why in between engagements at major houses like La Scala and the Met, he continually returns to the Dallas Opera.

Networking doesn’t need to fill you with dread. By being prepared beforehand with concise, interesting things to share about yourself—and learning the art of intent listening—you can make connections without shaking in your boots.

How do you perform one of the most iconic moments in music? Four Valkyries from the Metropolitan Opera’s new Ring Cycle talk about their famous cavalcade and how they approach one of opera’s most unique ensemble numbers.

A quick stop at your local drugstore can sometimes turn into a shopping spree that will completely derail your budget. But it doesn’t have to. Learn how to avoid this potential pitfall here.

Be inspired by the stories of singers who use their talents to raise money for everything from AIDS prevention to poverty. And find out how you can do the same.

Dr. Jahn answers questions from singers about singer-friendly allergy remedies, hiatal hernias, singing in arid climates, and more. If you have a question for the doctor, e-mail him at jahn@classicalsinger.com.

What happens when Olivia decides to put her own advice to the test and live strictly on $50 for a week? Find out here.