You don’t want to arrive for your audition completely worn out from hefting heavy bags hither and yon. Learn to pack light. With current airline restrictions on liquids, however, how do you take what you need and still get through security? Find out here.
How do you practice? When do you practice? What do you practice? And most importantly, why do you practice? This month we examine the singer’s practice routine, or lack thereof, and see if it needs a tune up. Take a look at these ideas, and see if they can be a springboard for you to return to your practice with new energy and enjoyment.
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, read about mezzo-soprano Regina Torres from the Emerging Professional Division and soprano Nouné Karapetian from the Professional Division.
Classical singers are always on the road, but we have to call somewhere home. Where do you want to headquarter your career? Having focused now on both coasts, in New York and San Francisco, Classical Singer takes you to the middle for the third installment of our Headquarters series. Button up your coats, singers—this is Chicago.
If you’re a mezzo-soprano, chances are you’ll be trading in those Carmen hips for a pair of breeched trousers à la Cherubino at some point in your vocal career. For many mezzos, the art of portraying a boy on stage is a challenge. When done effectively, however, it can lead to some of opera’s most memorable, rewarding, and versatile roles.
Susan Graham’s clarity of sound, superb technique, and in-depth character portrayals have made her one of the world’s most acclaimed modern mezzo-sopranos. In this edition of Classical Singer, Graham talks about her all-American upbringing in New Mexico and Texas, her road to success, her wide-ranging repertoire choices (which span various centuries and styles), her interest in new American works, and her masterclasses. In addition, she speaks briefly about stage directors and offers some valuable advice to young singers.
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Pavarotti was a great icon for many. For me, he was my inspiration to sing. Every day for three years I used to watch him living life to the fullest,
I will never forget it, sitting in the huge outdoor arena in Modena, Italy, as one of thousands watching and listening to the Three Tenors in concert. I had to
A soprano who shared the stage numerous times with Luciano Pavarotti remembers him for grand musicianship, deep love for family and friends, and fear of flying.
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CS’ favorite retired Met violinist remembers the great tenor for his kindness, his humor—and his lack of talent at the chessboard.
