With the Classical Singer Convention fast approaching, to help you get your materials up to snuff and put you in the Convention spirit, Lisa Houston reports on a lively and stimulating weekend at the OPERA America Convention.
A frustrated singer recently wrote CS, asking for help with his vocal difficulties. Master teacher Victoria Hart (featured in the August 2006 issue) addresses his concerns, offering advice on mastering the technique of messa di voce and singing high notes. Be sure to join Victoria Hart at the Classical Singer Convention, where she will offer additional terrific advice on addressing other common vocal struggles from the perspective of both teacher and singer.
In conjunction with the A.M. Business Series, ProSeries attendees can also join in the A.M. Health Series classes offered each morning of the convention. Read what this year’s four presenters will offer to help you better both your physical and mental health.
Suzanne Jackson continues her series on the seven chakras. This month read about the fifth chakra and how balancing and opening this chakra can affect your singing. Be sure to join Suzanne at this year’s Classical Singer Convention.
Past Classical Singer Conventions have featured panels of directors from opera companies around North America answering specific questions about what directors want, and this year’s convention will be no exception. Two general directors who will join Professional Series attendees in San Francisco this May sat down with CS’ Kresha Faber to discuss what they look for in the singers they hire and rehire. Don’t miss your opportunity to sit down with Valéry Ryvkin, Robert Swedberg, and other general directors and get the answers for the questions you want to ask!
When hundreds of singers descend upon San Francisco for the fourth annual Classical Singer Convention, San Francisco Opera will be in the final throes of preparations for Don Giovanni, one of four operas featured in its summer season. SFO has agreed to open its doors to convention attendees for a typically closed rehearsal. Daniela Amini sat down with members of the “Giovanni” cast to discuss the upcoming production.
Classical singers are always on the road, but we have to call somewhere home. Where do you want to headquarter your career? In this second installment of Classical Singer’s city spotlights, we highlight San Francisco, the host city of this year’s Classical Singer Convention, set for May 24-26. Read what the denizens of this musical hotspot have to say about singing in one of America’s most beautiful cities.
Two singers ask Erda how to stay connected with the singing world while living in small towns. From reading publications, to using the Internet, to attending the upcoming Classical Singer Convention, Erda has all the answers. If you have a question, e-mail her at erda@classicalsinger.com.
