A singer, mother, teacher, and more tells how she has found success in her own unique career path. She shares why choosing her family before her career really isn’t a sacrifice at all and how she continues to find her own voice in the noise around her.
The Trapps might be the most famous singing family, but they are not alone. The operatic world has a long history of husbands, wives, sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters sharing not only genes but professions too.
Tenor Brian Stucki is in the throes of an international career, including his recent successful performance in the Warsaw premiere of Philip Glass’ The Fall of the House of Usher. And who was there to witness the entire process, from the first rehearsal to closing night? Stucki’s wife, Ann, their toddler son, and baby daughter. The couple decided long ago that whenever possible they would travel together, for the duration of the gig. They candidly discuss this decision here—first Brian’s take, and then Ann’s.
What would it be like to go into an audition and before you can even sing a note, the audition panel asks, “Is your father . . . ?” Two singers who have had just such experiences share what it’s like following in their famous fathers’ footsteps.
When anything goes awry within the hallowed walls of a singer’s throat, panicked thoughts can ensue—the need for a tonsillectomy among them. Find out if there really is cause for concern when it comes to this routine procedure.
Tying the knot and starting a family are never easy on the purse strings. There are ways to save, however, with a little ingenuity and forethought. Read how here.
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Soprano Elisabeth Söderström Dies at 82 The versatile and internationally renowned Swedish singer Elisabeth Söderström died on November 20. She was a fitting successor to her country’s long line of
Nearly 30 years ago a mother of six and single mother of two, new neighbors that had become fast friends, sat discussing their goals and future plans. Beverly, the mother
Collaboration is something that this husband-and-wife team has done and continues to do on a myriad of levels. From the beginning of their relationship when Kevin played for Heidi’s voice lessons in college to marrying to rearing four kids, the two have honed the art of working together. As Heidi celebrates 20 years at the Met and continues to pursue an international singing career and Kevin steps into his new role as music administrator at New York City Opera, both agree that what keeps them grounded is their commitment to each other and their family.
As the calendar turns our thoughts to Cupid and love, consider some ways to love yourself so that you can then, in turn, better love those around you.
Family can be so much more than simply those to whom you are genetically tied. Be inspired by the powerful, unifying effect of music making that can create family ties among the most different of people in a whole host of settings.
