Freud Replaces Gockley in Houston The new director of Houston Grand Opera is British arts administrator Anthony Freud, says the HGO website. A former recording producer and recent head of
Technology has changed the face of business, including the singing business. Don’t let it pass you by—here’s Erda on how to use the waves of the future to ensure your successful future.
What has been a career highlight up until now? The biggest highlight of my career so far was when I was asked to cover the role of Mimì in La
The Alexander Technique is fast becoming a household name among singers. A new book details the Alexander Technique and its connection to singing. Tara Sullivan reviews Voice and the Alexander Technique, by Jane Heirich
Dear Editor: Singer reviews are often difficult to come by. It would be great if Classical Singer could include a reviews section of both concerts and recordings. — Zoe Vandermeer,
Classical Singer honors the life of renowned choral director Lyndon Woodside, a good friend of Carla Wood. We can only imagine what musical feats the two are accomplishing together now.
It was 7:25 p.m., and curtain was at 7:30. I hurried around backstage, making sure my props were in place and finding what I needed for Mimì’s first entrance. Suddenly,
Those who knew and worked with Carla share their memories of this unforgettable woman.
Rock musicians have a lot to teach us. They have their own marketing techniques and performance practices, which classical singers can adapt to their own careers.
“Please have an article that addresses reducing a nasal sound in tenors. I understand that the sound must pierce through an orchestra and reach the listening audience, but must it be so strident? Ouch!” Here’s David Jones’ response to this recent request from a CS reader.
Has applause become so perfunctory that it doesn’t really mean anything anymore? Is the standing ovation such the norm that it no longer signifies an extraordinary performance? Dr. Levinson examines these questions and offers a few more meaningful alternatives.
Looking for a way to take your singing to the next level? In this interview and discussion with Louis Menendez, he shares his formula for digging deep into the music and yourself to create real magic.
