The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many singers. It can be either an overwhelming or a gratifying time, and often both. It raises a host of questions regarding how best to allocate vocal, spiritual, and material resources. Get inspired from three operatic examples to make the most of your holiday season.
What Singers Need to Know About Mozart's Rendition of Handel's Messiah.
The recent hit television show Dog: The Bounty Hunter has given new fame to a once obscure career, but one tenor knew the ins and outs of the bounty hunting business long before Duane “Dog” Chapman was a household name. In this Classical Singer exclusive tenor Carl Tanner shares what led him to begin a career at age 29, why singers must learn to say “no,” and his thoughts on a healthy vocal technique.
Mozart’s music, especially many of his operatic arias, is deceptively simple. For this reason, many singers choose arias that aren’t appropriate for their age or Fach. One singer traces her own path down Mozart aria lane and shares some important lessons learned on choosing the right aria.
The series on the seven chakras continues. Discover how balancing the third chakra can improve your personal power and overall self-esteem.
Leopold Mozart may well be one of the most famous—or infamous, depending on your view of his intense involvement in his son’s life—fathers in musical history. One singer reflects on the positive role her own involved father has had on her life.
Rest in Peace Thomas Stewart On Sunday, September 24, the great American baritone Thomas Stewart died suddenly while playing golf near his Maryland home, according to the New York Times.
Mozart’s music can teach a young singer many valuable musical lessons, but a teacher must use wisdom when assigning this repertoire. Dan Marek offers his advice on choosing the right songs for young singers and the advantages gained from the endeavor.
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With such a wide variety of books available on Mozart, and more being written all of the time, how do you know which are worth your hard-earned cash? An avid reader and book collector shares a summary of her Mozart library. Find out which books you might like to add to your own bookshelves.
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