Classical Singer Magazine

From the Editor : 'The Stuff Life is Made Of'

Seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months all mark the passing of time. But nothing seems to broadcast the unceasing march of time more than the change of the calendar

Jan 01 Sara Thomas

Handled with Care : Dolora Zajick and the Institute for Young Dramatic Voices

Mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick has had one of the most successful and long-running careers of any singer in recent decades. That success came after overcoming significant obstacles due to the size of her dramatic voice. Now, Zajick is determined to help the next generation of dramatic voices encounter fewer hurdles on the road to success than she did. Her ideas are revolutionary, including working on significant operatic repertoire with singers still in high school. But Zajick insists that when handled with care, these voices will thrive.

Jan 01 Brian Manternach

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Jan 01 CS Staff

The Teacher’s Corner : What Is Control?

A voice teacher and founder of a summer program for the last 14 years in Aub and Coesfeld, Germany, Neil Semer essays on the singer’s desire for control. Is control good or bad? Is it really necessary for the singer? And, if so, how do you achieve it?

Jan 01 Neil Semer

Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings, and More

Dallas Opera Opens New Home The Dallas Opera opened its 2009-2010 season in a brand new theater, the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. Built by the London architectural firm

Jan 01 Maria Nockin

Networkin’ Time : Summer Programs for Singers outside the Norm

If you find yourself, for whatever reason, wanting to explore the musical possibilities outside of the mainstream, this new series on opportunities for singers off of the operatic stage is for you. We begin with a look at six summer programs that fit just such a niche.

Jan 01 Amanda Keil