July 2007
From Small Town to the Big Time : Dolora Zajick's Rise to International Stardom
With dozens of roles at major opera houses at home and abroad, Dolora Zajick has been called the foremost Verdi mezzo-soprano of this generation. Still in the midst of an international career, Zajick is using her spare time and resources to help up-and-coming singers. In this Classical Singer exclusive, she shares her plans for assisting the careers of young artists and high school students, how she learned to be the show-stopping actress that’s made her famous, and what she thinks holds many singers back from succeeding in this profession.
Ask Erda : Anything but Opera!
Is there a career path for the classical singer who isn’t interested in opera? Cindy tells one singer about a variety of available options.
Book Review : Coaxing the Best Out of Coaching
A great coach makes a huge difference in a singer’s career. A new book on opera coaching not only helps coaches (and singers) understand the coaching world better, but also contains pertinent information for anyone involved in the opera world.
Making It When You Don’t Make It
In this final story in Michelle Kunz’s series, we meet “Kristina.” As the events of her personal life run out of control, she holds fast to the one constant in her life: singing.
Inspirazione! : For Love Or Money? A Financial Reality Check for Singers
Combine a society that is less than nurturing of artists, some old gender assumptions about earning potential, and a vague sense that money issues are best left to those with less artistic sensibilities. The result? Many singers live in a fog of denial around what their singing is costing them. Here are a few steps to take if you want to get a clear view of your finances and the impact being a singer has on them.
‘Parlez-vous Italiano, Bitte?’ : Confessions of a Bumbling Polyglot
One of the many values of working with great coaches is the understanding and clarity they help singers find in the language of the music. Les Dreyer, CS’ resident Met violinist, leaves the orchestra pit for a bit to share his insightful and always humorous views on the importance of language for opera singers.
Clear Your Vision With Chakra Six
As William Shakespeare said, “The eyes are the gateway of the soul.” Suzanne Jackson continues her series on the chakras with some helpful information about the sixth chakra, located in the head behind the eyes. Learn how balancing this chakra can help you gain a clearer vision of yourself, your current life, and your future.
Find Prosperity : Align With Your Priorities
Continuing our financial series, this month discover how to ensure that your spending habits are helping you achieve your most important life goals.
From Vaudeville to Verdi : An Interview with Steven Crawford, Classical Singer's 2007 Coach of the Year
In this special coach’s edition, we feature Steven Crawford, the Classical Singer 2007 Coach of the Year. An esteemed conductor, this former member of the Met’s conducting staff retains his down-to-earth, straightforward, laid-back approach to life and work. Crawford shares how luck played an important part in his success, how he views the importance of language for the singer, and why he considers his role as coach similar to teaching driving lessons.
Editor’s Note : It's in the Details
While attending an annual competition recently, I struck up a conversation with the incredibly talented pianist accompanying the singers. I knew this pianist had participated in the previous year’s competition,
Center Stage : Gregory Hanson, Tenor
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Pianists Form Collaborative Trio
Three collaborative pianists are collaborating in a unique way: as business partners. They share how the idea came about, how they are finding success, and what singers can learn from their business model.
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