A traditional technique for actors and non-classical singers, improvisation is relatively new for the classical singer. OperaWorks director Ann Baltz has been using the technique for years, however, and seeing the amazing benefits singers gain from participating, including increased freedom both vocally and emotionally.
From law school to a singing career to his current role as artistic director of Seattle Opera’s Young Artists Program, Peter Kazaras is not your typical guy. From his atypical career path, Kazaras has learned what matters most for singers, wisdom that he imparts here and will continue to share at the upcoming Classical Singer Convention.
Read up on a book and CD set that reveals in full detail everything about the life of Maria Callas and what it was about her voice, performances, and persona on and off the stage that changed the face of opera forever.
Keeping track of the small details of your career is a challenge for every singer. And yet, having and sorting that information could be critical to your success as a singer. Find out why it’s so important and read about a new tool that is making it easier than ever.
If you’re looking to produce your own project, you don’t need to break the bank. Singers turned successful producers share how they put up top-notch productions while keeping an eye on the bottom line.
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Don’t Forget to Watch Your Valuables! Violinist Min-Jin Kym was having lunch at a London sandwich bar when two teenage boys caught her attention. What she did not realize at
A singer shares her experiences dealing with her intense desires to be a mother coupled with the realities of infertility. Read about her courageous journey and the ways she is mothering now.
Find all you need to know for the 2011 Convention, including hotel maps, class schedules, and class descriptions. Download the schedule and descriptions.
Whether you’re one of many singers currently impacted by the prevailing economic situation or worried that you might find yourself in such a position, take heart. There are simple and practical things you can do to take care of necessities and survive until things start looking up, as well as ways to prepare for possible future struggles.
In the recent January issue of CS, Cindy Sadler wrote the following about summer programs: “Many of the people you meet and work with, both faculty and students, are going
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