You’re in the thick of the season right now— and the holidays, the busiest season of the year, are upon us. While this is a season that calls on you to give and give and give, you must take time to take care of yourself.
The age-old issue of age has been a hot topic of discussion since the first days of TNYON and continues to be a hot topic today. CS’ editor-in-chief and senior editor in 1998 conducted a phone survey with opera companies, apprenticeships, and competitions to get the low down on age discrimination in the business. Their findings are reprinted here. In addition, we’ve included letters from readers on the topic (see pg. 65).
This month we feature interviews with two general directors: Ian Campbell and James Caraher. General directors can have a great influence on the kind of experience you have singing with
Traditionally, our May issue has something in it to help focus singers’ attention on the family—and this issue is no exception. We have two articles for those of you—both men
The Singers’ Convention, YOUR Convention, is coming up Memorial Day Weekend in New York City. Singers and opera luminaries will finally be connected in an intense, information-packed weekend designed to
At a critical junction in my career, I found my way to Janet Bookspan who quickly moved me past a serious performance block and onto my “singing feet” for the very first time. She taught me how to find my singing soul and express it. I’m in debt to her for much of what I became as a singer. She will be at the CS Convention (May 27-30) working with singers. —Editor
I have been so inspired by the letters that have been coming in from those of you who have gone out there and not only tried to make things happen
Recently, I attended a Utah Jazz game, and sat in amazement while fans screamed themselves hoarse at every twist and turn of the action on the court. My favorite shout
So often, I get letters and phone calls from singers asking me about this manager or that manager. They ask whether singers really have to pay retainers to managers, when
How do you get hired when the hirers say you still need more experience? Summer programs are a great way to start but you need to research them carefully. There are a few bad programs out there. Classical Singer asks for evaluations from attendees every year. Here's our report.
Two blue-haired ladies, as the story goes, were in an art gallery—and one of them, as they passed each timeless painting, would scoff and snort with disgust. Eventually, the curator
Dear Editor: We LOVE the positive spin of this magazine! It has really evolved! We cannot bear [another opera publication]. I suppose it is the magazine for fans, but this
