We asked countertenor Daniel Gundlach to keep a journal of the actual experiences he had in Paris singing the world premiere of an opera—the highs, the lows, the parties, the interactions—so that young singers will be able to experience the daily life of an international singer.
On April 15, beloved Spanish soprano Victoria de los Angeles passed away in Barcelona, Spain. Her body was brought promptly to the Catalonian Regional Palace, where it lay in state
This year’s Classical Singer International Convention will feature a special “Counter Convention” just for countertenors. The reasons should be clear when you read the letter below, which was sent out to our e-mail list. Countertenors have special issues the rest of us don’t face, and they need more support from the singing community. Please pass this article on to your countertenor friends — particularly the young ones — and welcome them to join new friends at the Convention. We have all had hard times as singers, and we wouldn’t wish those times on anyone. Let’s help countertenors out by extending a hand of friendship and welcome.
Ms. Cuccaro will be teaching at the Classical Singer Convention. Teachers and singers interested in high notes should plan on attending to see how high notes are taught by a master teacher.An excerpt from an interview in the September 2004 issue of Classical Singer magazine. To read the full interview, go to www.classicalsinger.com/magazine/archive.php.
JoAnn Ottley taught one of the most popular classes at the CS Convention last year giving singers an emotional and spiritual “high” discovering the real power of their voices. She will be at the 2005 Convention and has asked that participants read her two articles before attending her class. Both articles are available in their entirety on the open access area of the CS website, www.classicalsinger.com. Below are excerpts from Part 2, as printed in March 2004.
Catherine Heiser will be helping singers with their audition and concert looks at the 2005 Classical Singer Convention May 27-30 in New York City as well as displaying her designs in a fashion show just for classical singers. See page 38 for convention information.
At a critical junction in my career, I found my way to Janet Bookspan who quickly moved me past a serious performance block and onto my “singing feet” for the very first time. She taught me how to find my singing soul and express it. I’m in debt to her for much of what I became as a singer. She will be at the CS Convention (May 27-30) working with singers. —Editor
Can you imagine starting a vocal studio from scratch in an urban area? Valerie Williams has done it successfully four different times and she's coming to the CS Convention to tell you how. Here are a few tips to get you started.
The Singers’ Convention, YOUR Convention, is coming up Memorial Day Weekend in New York City. Singers and opera luminaries will finally be connected in an intense, information-packed weekend designed to
Headlining the Classical Singer Convention, Timothy Noble is also a wonderful case study for singers looking to build their career. Read this story to find out how to move your own career ahead.
Italian Opera History for Sale! The Palazzo Orlandi in Busseto, Italy—where Giuseppe Verdi wrote Rigoletto, Il trovatore, Luisa Miller and Stiffelio—is for sale. The composer lived there with Giuseppina Strepponi,
Dear Editor: Keep up the great work! You provide a great service for all of us singers! Thank you! — Thomas Fallon, Arlington, MA Dear Editor: Is there any possible
