After winning the Pavarotti Competition in 1992, Gordon Hawkins faced a difficult decision: break his contract at the Met to work with Pavarotti in two operas, or stay at the Met, where he was on his way to becoming a contract singer. Looking back, Mr. Hawkins has no regrets about the decision he made, which led to a successful international career. Find out how singing in Europe helped shape him as an artist. Discover his process for delving into the character of an opera, and read how having a big voice was both a blessing and a curse.
In its 10th season, Opera in the Heights continues to thrill Houston audiences and provide jobs for up-and-coming singers. Read how William Weibel, former Met conductor, is directing this company to success.
Each month, Classical Singer highlights two of the 14 singers our panel of distinguished judges chose from more than 200 applicants at the 2005 AudComps for having a ready-to-go audition package appropriate to their Artist Division. This month we spotlight Gwendolyn Brown and Kristianna VanOveren from the Emerging Professional Division.
