With the coming of the holiday season and the end of one year and the beginning of another, find inspiration through three operatic moments to leave the past behind and embrace the future.
Read up on two terrific reference books that will make great additions to your vocal library.
Whether for lack of insurance or dislike of the doctor’s office, many drag their feet before seeing a doctor, while others—often for psychological reasons—see a doctor at the slightest tickle in their throat. Dr. Jahn shares his tips for knowing when you really should see a doctor and when it’s OK to simply rest up at home.
Don’t let the spirit of giving get quashed by the fear of its effect on your wallet. With a little creativity, you can show those in your life how much you care while staying in the black.
One of the reasons I love to run is that it provides great thinking time. It is one of those rare moments when I do not have to multitask, my
Tenor Charles Workman, after launching a career in the U.S. and Canada, has established himself in Europe as a leading interpreter of Mozart, Rossini, and French opera. CS first interviewed Workman for this article while he was in Madrid to sing in a production of Janáček’s The Makropulos Case, and he shared an exciting new development in his singing that has enabled him to transcend from a technically brilliant to a brilliantly beautiful sound. Then, to trace the progress of this development, CS traveled to Barcelona more than a year later for a second interview while the tenor was performing at the Liceu Opera House. Workman has continued to deepen the appreciation of his voice’s possibilities thanks to the insightful input of a new friend who has also become his teacher. And, employing the latest technology, he can even sing for her over Skype.
Sting Makes DVD for Opera Education BBC News reports that pop singer Sting and his wife Trudie Styler have made a disc which will be sold for the benefit of
Not only did soprano Kristin Jensen decide to self-produce her own professional-quality CD, she also decided to raise all of the funds upfront. Find out how she did it and get inspired to do your own.
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Are you communicating professionalism as well as appropriate gratitude in your interactions with colleagues? Cindy tells you how paying attention to the little things can make a big difference in the long run.
How do you get the rehearsal time and musical preparation you need when you’re contracted to cover a role? Three singers share their how-tos learned from years of experience as covers at such houses as the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and more.
American soprano Michèle Crider now makes her home in Switzerland while managing an international career. Read about the obstacles she faced after first moving to Europe and what advice she has for singers considering the move now.
