Dear Editor: The reality of Vinson Cole’s words regarding opera companies telling his management that “they would not have a black tenor singing opposite a white soprano” can be as
WHAT IS YOUR GROUP’S PURPOSE? Begin with people you already know in the industry and conduct an informal “needs assessment.” Brainstorm the different ways you could meet community needs. Read
Artists have been discovering greater fulfillment in their careers and their lives using The Artist's Way, since its publication in 1992. Described in its cover notes as "a course in discovering and recovering your creative self," the book was the culmination of author Julia Cameron's years of presenting workshops to people from all walks of life across the country. It presents readings and tasks for a 12-week time period, with each week focused on a different aspect of creative recovery.
Erda, the erstwhile earth goddess from Das Rheingold and Siegfried with knowledge of past and future, now visits CS readers with her knowledge, forsight and wisdom. To ask Erda, email your question to askerda@classicalsinger.com
Baritone Dwayne Croft has risen to the top ranks of the international operatic world with a brilliant career encompassing twenty-two roles, more than two hundered performances on the Metropolitan Opera stage, including seven telecasts, including the title role in Billy Budd, productions of Madame Butterfly, The Marriage of Figaro and Fedora.