Classical Singer Magazine

Mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti has enjoyed a long and varied career. She diligently worked her way from comprimario roles to all of the major mezzo mainstage roles. That hard work has taken her around the world for a remarkable international career. Now as she adds a few soprano roles to her impressive repertoire, one might wonder if she will follow other mezzos who have changed Fachs. But as she reveals in this Classical Singer exclusive, Cornetti has never been one to follow the pack—a conscious decision that continues to serve her well.

The general director of Long Beach Opera is about to become the general director of Chicago Opera Theater. Andreas Mitisek explains what he will be bringing over from the California sun.

In spite of, or perhaps because of, the cyclical recession of recent years, start-up musicians in Chicago are flourishing. Find out what about this metropolitan area is making it all possible and creating the many opportunities for singers.

Sometimes singers and doctors can get hyper focused on the seemingly all-powerful larynx and overlook the many other parts of the body that play a part in healthy vocal production. Avoid this common trap by considering the bigger picture.

Move over New York, L.A., and Chicago. Minneapolis is taking the classical music scene by storm.

Disagreeing with a stage director, whether for comfort level or because it seems downright dangerous, can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be, as seasoned singers and directors share here.

Learn how to get the green that will make your dream project a reality.

Don’t let emotion and eagerness keep you from having the career you want. Follow Cindy’s sound advice for exercising the patience and diligence needed to become a professional singer.

Are you a non-tech-savvy singer? Here’s what you need to do to stay in the game!

Spring has officially arrived, and right along with the sunshine, colorful blooms, and warmer temps often comes the desire to declutter, clean up, and cut back. Consider a few ways to do just that while rejuvenating your creativity and productivity in the process.

“I don’t bridge or tunnel,” I once heard a Manhattanite say. As a non-native New Yorker, it was my first experience with the insular attitudes of some who live on

Sandler to Head Lyric Opera of Kansas City Beginning July 1 Deborah Sandler, who has headed Kentucky Opera and the Opera Festival of New Jersey, will become the general director of