June 2009
Maestro Valéry Ryvkin : A 'Singer's Conductor' on Orchestrating the Key Elements of Opera
First pianist, then coach, now conductor and artistic director, Valéry Ryvkin has honed the musical, administrative and collaborative skills that he now uses to lead two successful opera companies on opposite coasts (in successful seasons)—no small feat in current economic times. Find out what he deems as keys to success both for administrators and singers.
The $50 Week : Teaming Up Your Wallet With Your Coach
Nothing drains a singer’s income faster than weekly vocal coachings and voice lessons. And yet, whether or not to use these vital services is simply non-negotiable for the serious singer. There are ways to save, however, if you’re willing to get a little creative.
Ask Erda : The Last Five Deadly Sings of Presentation and the Path to Salvation
Last month Cindy shared five cardinal sins to avoid in your publicity materials. This month, she shares the last five, including what to sell and what not to sell on your website, when to have more than one website, and how to make sure your website says the right thing about you.
Practice Makes Perfect : An Interview with Cliff Jackson, Classical Singer's 2009 Coach of the Year
Cliff Jackson has spent more than 30 years collaborating with singers at all levels. His career has taken him to some of the grandest halls in the world playing with some of the most famous singers. But perhaps his greatest impact has been in his everyday work with the yet-to-be-discovered singers at the University of Kentucky, inspiring and influencing them to greater artistic achievement.
‘Memoirs of an Opera Bug’ : Reflections from the Bench
Beaumont Glass is best known for his translations of the complete songs of Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Wolf, and Strauss. His latest book, however, runs along a much different vein: reflecting on his 50-year career as coach, stage director, husband, and father. Glass and his wife, Evangeline, share a few of those anecdotes here.
Editor’s Note : 'Ich und Du'
I’m not one to jump onto the bandwagon of politically correct terms, and I don’t always think that change is good. As such, I’ve rebelled a little against a hip
Bulletin Board
Schirmer Scores Now Online Music publisher G. Schirmer, Inc., is putting 500 commonly used scores online where the public can view them. It expects to add the rest of its
Center Stage : Megan Hart, Soprano
Megan Hart Soprano Seattle, Wash. Please tell our readers about your career highlights so far. I studied at Oberlin Conservatory with Richard Miller and at Manhattan School of Music with
Working Out at the Singer’s Gym
Ever feel like you concentrate so much on technique that there’s just not time to adequately address the interpretation—the text, the meaning, the inner monologue, the story behind the music? Two coaches have developed a revolutionary program, the Singer’s Gym, to help singers flex all of their musical muscles.
© 2017 Copyright CS Music. All Rights reserved.