A Connecticut voice teacher shares how she has created a summer season of solo engagements in the south of France.
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.
After an unforgettable introduction to early music from her public high school choir teacher, Ellen Hargis was “hooked.” She now leads an international career, performing this music in concert and opera settings worldwide. Find out how she got her start in such a specialized niche and read her advice for singers wanting to delve into this repertoire. Then be sure to join Hargis and your fellow singers at the Classical Singer Convention in Chicago this May.
Mezzo-soprano Nancy Fabiola Herrera has received rave reviews for her portrayal of Carmen all over the world, including her recent performance at the Met. Herrera credits much of her success to Régine Crespin and the insights Crespin shared with her while the two worked together on the role in Paris. Now, Herrera shares Crespin’s insights and her own in this verbal masterclass on the irresistable Spanish gypsy.
For me, the Convention was smashing chiefly because of the presence of the truly great artist and Metropolitan Opera coach Joan Dornemann. I have read her book, Complete Preparation, which
Master teacher William "Bill" Neill came to teaching after a 40-year career as a singer. Read how his years of experience in the studio and on the stage continue to bless the lives of singers
Continuing our annual tradition of honoring an outstanding coach, CS is thrilled to introduce readers to Connecticut and Canada’s own Eric Trudel. A remarkable pianist with impeccable skill at language and style, Trudel is also very compassionate towards singers. That amazing combination of skill and humanity has made Trudel the CS 2008 Coach of the Year and a true favorite among singers.
The audition season often inspires feelings that run the gamut from excitement to dread. One singer shares her traditional post-audition activity to celebrate one more audition down.
Singers know that networking is a must to succeed in this profession. One singer who is taking the notion of networking to the next level shares how her unique approach is helping not only female singers, but entrepreneurs in other professions as well.
Last year saw the passing of an icon in the classical singing world: Anna Russell. Most singers are memorialized for their beautiful voices—Anna Russell is remembered for precisely the opposite.
After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2006 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2006-2007. This month, we highlight soprano Dana Beth Miller, the first-place winner of the Professional Division. Her performances at the Final Round Concert and the Closing Session of the Convention left an indelible impression on all in attendance.
Opera singers’ lives are full of comedic and dramatic material. Imelda Franklin Bogue decided to capitalize on operatic experiences, creating a one-woman show based on the daily events of her life as an opera singer. Find out how Bogue is making her own performing opportunities, and introducing opera to the masses at the same time.
