Charisma, stage presence, star power, the X Factor. These terms all describe that elusive quality that draws people to a performer or a work of art. Everyone wants it. But is it something you either have or don’t have, or is it possible to learn? Read what four industry professionals, all of whom will be at the Classical Singer Convention in Chicago this May participating in the Audition Feedback Experience, have to say on the topic.
After an unforgettable introduction to early music from her public high school choir teacher, Ellen Hargis was “hooked.” She now leads an international career, performing this music in concert and opera settings worldwide. Find out how she got her start in such a specialized niche and read her advice for singers wanting to delve into this repertoire. Then be sure to join Hargis and your fellow singers at the Classical Singer Convention in Chicago this May.
