At Maestro Caraher’s suggestion, to get a “singer’s-eye view” I spoke with some singers who have performed roles with Indianapolis Opera. Gran Wilson, Sarah Coburn, and Timothy Noble all praised the friendly atmosphere and strong work ethic of the company.
Indianapolis Opera, under the direction of James Caraher, is pleasing not only its audiences but also its singer employees. This two-part article shares first Mr. Caraher’s thoughts on everything from IO’s young artist program to his own training, and second, some singers’ thoughts on Indianapolis Opera.
Dr. Nicolas Reveles, director of the San Diego Opera Ensemble, shares details about the prestigious opera company’s program, and about the audition process singers follow to become a part of that program.
Born in Australia, Ian Campbell has spent much of his career in America. Find out what has made him and San Diego Opera so successful—and read his list of dos and don’ts for singers.
No stranger to the stresses and difficulties of a singing career and on the brink of a burgeoning career, Angela Brown tells all—from creating her own programs to handling the stress and excitement of her Met debut.
“May you live in interesting times,” says an old curse—and from a medical standpoint, singers’ lives are always interesting. Dr. Anthony Jahn MD answers questions about singing and health.
Two things every singer can count on in this business? Rejection and criticism. Learning to cope while maintaining a healthy and honest self-perception can be extremely difficult. Cindy Sadler offers CS readers some valuable tools for the task. Whether it’s laughing at yourself or throwing a temper-tantrum, it’s all here.
London Symphony Plays Graffiti Composition Swiss performance artist Christian Marclay assembled the makings of a musical score from Berliners’ graffiti, according to the British newspaper The Telegraph. Marclay made posters
Dear Editor: Classical Singer magazine is so informative and helpful! As a young singer, I have learned many things about the business that I did not get a chance to
This month we feature interviews with two general directors: Ian Campbell and James Caraher. General directors can have a great influence on the kind of experience you have singing with
