In a second edition, two voice professionals include information on effective voice use for a variety of circumstances.
This is a story of my friendship with Dunbar. This story is one of love, heartbreak, understanding, respect, and an enduring friendship separated by approximately a century. This friendship has refined me as a performer and helped to shape me as an artist. Within the ivory tower of music academia, it was in amplifying Dunbar’s voice that I found my own.
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When conversing with Chrystal E. Williams, it’s difficult not to get swept up into a whirlwind of infectious energy. It radiates through her fiery eyes, broad smile, and larger-than-life personality as she joyfully reflects on what music has meant in her life, her faith, her family, and her will to make the world a better place through singing.
My love for music began at an early age when my grandfather would play opera recordings on Saturday mornings. At the time, I had no idea what these individuals were
Most opera lovers will always remember their first trip to the Metropolitan Opera. But for Will Liverman, the experience set the stage for the rest of his life—literally. “I attended
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important components of good health. Gone are the days when sleep was equated with inactivity, even indolence. We now recognize that a lot goes on during sleep. Our body gets rid of waste products, including scavenging waste proteins in the brain; our hormones are busy resetting; and, in general, the body undergoes rejuvenation. Lack of adequate sleep, whether in quantity or quality, is considered by some authorities to be a major contributor to chronic illness and even obesity.
Karen Slack is no stranger to the difficulties and setbacks of a classical singing career. But despite closed theaters and cancelled performances, this impressive soprano continues to chart her path and is finding success with new opportunities in leadership and digital platforms. Read how she navigated challenges, how she created new opportunities, her advice to young singers, and the changes she would like to see in the operatic community. The future of classical music is unclear but, regardless of where the industry lands, there will be an important place for Slack.
