Artist Spotlights – Page 3 – All Articles

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Denyce Graves is a pillar of the opera community. She is changing hearts and changing minds through both incredible career accomplishments as well as the work she is doing through The Denyce Graves Foundation. 

Martin Fisher shares his experiences working in opera and television. Read on to learn about his nontraditional path that led to his current roles and the transferrable skills singers need in order to work in both theatre and television.

Teddy Siegel, the 24 year old behind "The Bathroom Account" (Got2GoNYC) is also an opera singer. Training to become a singer guided her as she created a platform that has changed NYC and beyond. Read on to learn all about her.