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Reared by a brilliant-minded businessman father, Michael Fabiano brings his early interests in business and the law to his current career as an international opera singer. His practical approach is already paying big dividends as his burgeoning career continues to unfold both in the U.S. and abroad. Read more about the unique attributes contributing to the rise of this young tenor.

Disagreeing with a stage director, whether for comfort level or because it seems downright dangerous, can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be, as seasoned singers and directors share here.

New York City’s other opera company has had a rocky few years, and its 2011-12 season was touch and go with the threat of a pending strike. But with the strike diverted and rehearsals for New York City Opera’s first production underway, find out what changes the company is making and what those changes mean for singers.

A Web presence is really a must for singers today. But how can you best tailor your site to target the right audience and the right information, and all for the right price?

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.

They say that hindsight is 20/20. Learn from others’ “perfect vision” and avoid potential mistakes as you begin your college career.

Find out what the recent merger between two top programs means for young singers.

Get a glimpse into the obscure world of orchestral work from those who do the hiring.

CS catches up with the five recent winners of the 2011 Met National Council Auditions to discuss how their YAP participation played in to their recent success in one of the most coveted wins. Read what they feel made the difference here.

Find out what this mezzo-soprano who once traveled the globe singing is now doing in her studio and masterclasses to help singers free not only their voice but also their passion.

Minnesota Opera saw a change in leadership last month, and CS caught up with recently appointed general director Allan Naplan to discuss his new position. Find out what this former singer turned administrator has in store for the company as well as what advice he has for singers to get hired not just once but again and again.

Tenor Anthony Laciura knows much about making something out of nothing and taking things one step at a time. In his 26 years at the Met, he made a name for himself as the go-to guy for consistent, thoughtful, and hilarious work. Now retired from the Met, Laciura reminisces about his years there and talks of his new role starring on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. And his former colleagues share their admiration for this master of character and comedy.