I used to live on the third floor in an apartment particularly lacking in good insulation. Even with my window tightly shut, my bedroom blinds would sway back and forth
How did someone who didn’t like to sing and felt no real connection to the classical music her teachers assigned her end up absolutely loving her life as an international opera super star? Soprano Linda Watson tells all, including taking a 15-year hiatus from singing while her “big” dramatic voice developed, how she found her true Fach, and why she now views singing as her most meaningful and rewarding pursuit.
Do you find yourself looking ahead to a summer with no set singing engagements, wondering how to make the most of the next four months before another audition season? Here’s the first part of a step-by-step, do-it-yourself, intensive summer program to help you improve your entire audition package—everything from sharpening your singing and acting skills to updating your headshot and résumé.
After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2007 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2007-2008. This month, we feature soprano Jan Cornelius and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Kosharsky from the Emerging Professional Division.
Vocal Pioneer, Instructor, Philosopher, and Prolific Author Feb. 7, 1911- Feb. 3, 2008
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In our last installment (Nov. ‘07 issue), we delved into Chicago’s singing scene. This month we keep our mittens on as we bounce back over to New England for a stop in Boston.
CS’ favorite violinist returns with tales of conductors and his criteria for what makes a maestro great, and not so great.
A fundamental part of the online Classical Singer Community since its creation in 1998, the General Interest Forum is more than a resource. For classical singers and those interested in the art of singing it has become one of the most popular discussion panels available on the Web. Here are some quotes from some great moments this past month on the forum. Want to voice your opinion on something here or otherwise? Visit www.classicalsinger.com.
As opera moves to the big screen, the value the industry places on being physically attractive seems to be on the rise. What value should beauty have in the opera world? Are pretty singers treated differently, and if so, how does this affect their vocal development? What value do you place on your looks, and how does it affect your sense of worth as a performer?
Tenor Giuseppe di Stefano passed away March 3, leaving wonderful memories in the minds of his older fans and fabulous recordings available everywhere that can thrill old and young alike. Born in
Dr. Jahn advises singers what to do to ensure healthy and beautiful singing after a period of vocal rest.
