Artist Spotlights

Singer Spotlight: Jorell Williams – Contracts, Contractions, and Kindness

Our Singer Spotlight for this month is Brooklyn-born baritone Jorell Williams! In this interview he shares about his life and career. Read on to learn about him!

Jan 07 Peter Thoresen

Frederick Ballentine: Back to Baseline

Tenor Frederick Ballentine opens up about his early operatic education, the surgery that saved his voice, and how he stays grounded amid an international performing career.

Dec 18 Brian Manternach

Alison Scherzer: An American in Germany, Climbing Her Own Unique Mountain

Alison Scherzer shares her experiences in contemporary vocal music and working abroad as a singer.

Nov 19 Lisa Sain Odom

Creator Spotlight: Whitney George and Bea Goodwin on Their New Opera No Man’s Land

Recent recipients of the Discovery Grant, composer Whitney George and librettist Bea Goodwin discuss their new opera "No Man’s Land" as well as the women-focused work of the groundbreaking ensemble The Curiosity Cabinet.

Nov 04 Maria-Cristina Necula

Busting the “Starving Artist” Myth with Aundi Marie Moore

Aundi Marie Moore shares her strategy for singers to achieve financial success and stability…“No Moore Starving Artists!”

Sep 01 Katy Lindhart

Singer Spotlight: Take a Ride with Mezzo-Soprano Lisa Chavez

Mezzo-soprano Lisa Chavez continues to go with the flow on this wild ride called opera, inspiring us with her courage, tenacity, and work ethic. Read on to learn all about her and her career.

Aug 26 Eric McKeever

Paul McNamara: Life in the Slow Lane

Paul McNamara spoke with CS about his career as well as the Dutch National Opera Academy, its unique structure as a partnership between the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Royal Conservatoire The Hague, its curriculum and mission.

Aug 26 Anastasia Inniss

Angela Meade: Listen and Be Curious

Soprano Angela Meade shares her experience of turning competition wins into a lasting career through steady preparation and organization. Meade continues to learn at every step of her journey in singing.

Aug 15 Mark Watson

Matthew Swensen: Building and Sustaining a Modern Career

Tenor Matthew Swensen shares his experiences of singing opera in Europe and throughout the U.S., as well as the adjustments he made as an early career artist to the changing landscape of opera.

Aug 15 Brian Manternach

Singer Spotlight: Sara LeMesh

Rising young soprano Sara LeMesh is a versatile artist who thrives on singing in a variety of genres. Here she tells us about her non-traditional path to developing her blossoming career.

Jul 21 Maria-Cristina Necula

Singer Spotlight: Robin Hahn

Lyric soprano Robin Hahn (she/they) is a lauded performer, stage director, music educator, and disability advocate. Read on to learn all about her!

Jun 27 Katy Lindhart

The Autistic Classical Singer, Part 1

Theresa Werba grew up feeling different in the way she communicated and socialized, but was able to find relief through singing. Read on to learn about her experience with autism.

Jun 20 Theresa Werba