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.
Practice makes perfect, right? Well, what do you when complaining neighbors make practicing difficult, if not impossible? CS’ Rachel Antman found herself in just such a situation and decided to search out possible solutions.
Internationally acclaimed conductor Donald Runnicles is beginning his last season as music director and principal conductor with San Francisco. The Scotsman has his eyes on a new adventure: general music director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Runnicles sat down recently with CS’ Stephanie Adrian to discuss the job change, several projects with which he is currently working, and how he views the future of opera.
Have you ever wished you could get inside a general director’s head in an audition and find out what he or she is really thinking? Well, here’s your chance. Stephanie Adrian reviews a recent Opera America Workshop where general directors shared their thoughts. She followed up two weeks later with Atlanta Opera General Director Dennis Hanthorn, asking more questions singers have always wanted to know from those who do the hiring.
To MySpace or not to MySpace? That is the question. Read advice from those who “do” to those who “don’t.”
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.
