November 2011
Robert Orth : Forging a Distinctive Niche in New Opera
Over the last 40 years, baritone Robert Orth has established himself as the go-to guy for new works. Composers love to write for him. And, so, he has been part of the majority of the biggest premieres of this century and last—Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, Ian Gordon’s Grapes of Wrath, and so many more. How did this former school teacher and musical theatre leading man find his way into opera and, specifically, new works? Orth, the composers who love to write for him, and his colleagues who love to work with him answer that and more.
Distant Voices : Mary Garden
This installment of singers of the past features soprano Mary Garden, a revolutionary of her time who set the stage for the singer-actor emphasis of the present day.
Festing : I Really Live Here?
The life of a Fest singer isn’t all work. Downtime often means travel time . . . and what better place to explore than Germany.
Ask Dr. Jahn
Dr. Jahn answers questions from singers about the effects of rhinoplasty and chemotherapy on the singing voice and when a patient can begin singing after a kidney transplant. If you have a question for the doctor, e-mail him at
jahn@classicalsinger.com.
Ask Erda : How to Make Your Homestay Heaven
Many opera companies have singers stay with local board members or volunteers during the rehearsal and performance process. Learn how to make this a positive for all involved and read about the good, bad, and even ugly experiences of others.
The $50 Week : 11 Essential Travel Websites
Another audition season is in full swing, which means travel for many singers. Discover 11 websites that are sure to make your travel easier and affordable.
From the Editor : New Music, New Success
When I first read Susan Eisenberg’s cover story featuring Robert Orth (p. 20), I couldn’t stop reading. I knew little of Orth’s career and began reading, curious to learn more.
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Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings and More
Salvatore Licitra Dies Nine Days after Traffic Accident On August 27, 2011, 43-year-old tenor Salvatore Licitra, who had traveled to Sicily to accept a prize, was injured while riding a scooter in
Need Your Space?
When home is too far away, practice rooms in New York City are surprisingly easy to find.
Shaping Her Own Path : Soprano Tony Arnold
Tony Arnold has made a name for herself as a sparkling performer of some of the most daunting new music. A soprano who was a conductor first, Arnold built her career around her favorite composers and collaborators. Here she shares how you can do the same.
La Forme Fatale : Composers John Corigliano and Mark Adamo on Writing Opera
Two living composers discuss their first forays into writing opera, the challenges they faced, and how their lives and careers came together to better their work.
Kiera Duffy : A Soprano Whose Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Kiera Duffy stepped into the Metropolitan Opera limelight when she became a finalist at the 2007 National Council Auditions and was featured as a central character in Susan Froemke’s documentary, The Audition. Four years later she is known for her stellar musicianship and the ability to sing contemporary music with both elegance and ease.
The Family Business
Texas is not the first state that may come to mind when you think about American opera, but perhaps it should be. With a number of major opera companies hosting significant U.S. debuts and world premieres, there is no lack of opportunities for singers and record numbers of New Yorkers and Californians are flocking to the state. Just what is the allure of the Lone Star State?
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