Singers need specific training to keep their instrument in shape. They also need to avoid other training which can harm them. Here's help on both
Some singers are not in a position to be hired by opera companies. Perhaps you are finding that your physique isn’t right for most roles in your Fach such as a 40-year-old soubrette, a 6-foot-tall, lyric soprano, or a very heavy coloratura lyric mezzo. You can find much more success in your singing—once you get away from others’ expectations and create your own niche.
For four decades, American bass-baritone Simon Estes has touched the hearts of the world’s most demanding audiences through his rich, velvety voice and versatile stage presence. His extraordinary gift—guided by the faith and values instilled in him early on—has taken him on a spectacular journey from artist and teacher to benefactor and cultural ambassador.
National Council on the Arts Adds New Members The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced that the U.S. Senate has confirmed President Bush’s appointment of three new members of
The January 2005 issue of Classical Singer magazine lists summer programs. Below are a few programs to add to your list of possibilities for the summer. To download a complete chart, please go to www.classicalsinger.com/summerprog
“Why am I doing this?” I huffed, letting my garment bag and other luggage fall to the floor of our apartment. My husband, Chad, (also a struggling musician) whirled around
Dear Editor:Classical Singer has certainly matured into a broadly based source of information for singers and those dealing with them. —William Carey, Hudson, N.H. Dear Editor: Thank you for your
This new autobiography is excellent reading for singers.
So often, I get letters and phone calls from singers asking me about this manager or that manager. They ask whether singers really have to pay retainers to managers, when
The New York City Opera devoted its fall and winter season primarily to highly unusual operas, which added some excitement to New York’s opera season, since the Met has done
This is the complete text of the new AGMA guidelines. To print your own copy to discuss with your magager, go to Classical Singer Web site or AGMA's Web site (www.musicalartists.org)
Only a small percentage of singers make their living singing opera in "A" level opera houses. Most singers put their living together in creative ways. Here's how one singer gets by.
