Susan Mohini Kane urges young professional singers to “stop sacrificing their happiness and health to the opera gods."
David Salsbery Fry is a highly intelligent and vocally gifted bass who began his college career pursuing medicine. He quickly turned to opera, however, and has enjoyed significant success, graduating from the Johns Hopkins University and continuing his studies at the University of Maryland and Juilliard. Fry has sung in opera houses throughout the United States, including performances at the Santa Fe Opera and the Aspen Music Festival. He has been on the roster of the Metropolitan Opera since 2008, performing in new music workshops and covering supporting roles on the main stage. What is most remarkable is that Fry has done all of this with a severe disability—one that he has concealed from the beginning of his career.
While scrolling through my Facebook feed recently, I was saddened to discover that two friends’ marriages of many years were ending. In recent years, I had kept in touch with
“Raise the soft palate.” Every singer has heard this more than once. But where is the soft palate, and exactly how do you go about lifting it?
Practice. Whether you love or hate that word, it should be something you do daily as a singer. Consider the hows and whys to find more motivation, enjoyment, and value in your own daily practice.
Five managers discuss what they look for in singers they sign to their rosters and the dos and don’ts for a good working relationship once signed.
One year ago Lawrence Edelson assumed the roles of artistic and general director at Opera Saratoga. Now, with his first season under his belt, he speaks about his plans for the company. Read about how he has expanded the Young Artist Program, what he is doing to reach out to the community, and much more.
What is the difference between a school of music and a conservatory? A department of music and a school of music? Professors at all types of schools outline what prospective students can expect at these various institutions.
Three singers who hold a doctorate of musical arts discuss the benefits, misperceptions, and challenges surrounding this degree.
If you’re a vocal performance major, a senior recital is in your future. Learn how to program an interesting recital that will best showcase you as well as discover helpful tips for preparing during your recital semester.
American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato continues to be one of the most sought-after singers of our time. But in addition to her work on the stage, she is also becoming one of the most sought-after educators in the business. Her teaching moments in masterclasses and commencement addresses have gone viral. And in her very personal blog on her website, as well as in this Classical Singer exclusive interview, she reaches beyond the stage to take on the social questions of our time.
One morning while traveling along the freeway, I spotted a momma duck with four tiny little ducklings on the side of the road. It looked like a picture out of
