Opera singers’ lives are full of comedic and dramatic material. Imelda Franklin Bogue decided to capitalize on operatic experiences, creating a one-woman show based on the daily events of her life as an opera singer. Find out how Bogue is making her own performing opportunities, and introducing opera to the masses at the same time.
Susan Dormady, while writing a novel, concocted the idea of having an actual song for her impassioned-soprano heroine to sing. Read how she made her crazy idea a reality—and consider commissioning your own song.
What happens when life leads you away from the performing life for which you’ve dreamed, planned, and trained? Even if the Met career you dreamed of doesn’t materialize, you can find satisfying—even lucrative—outlets for performing.
Are you looking for ways to transpose a favorite song that just isn’t in the right key? Or do you just need a new techno toy to occupy your time? Check out these two software programs that could save you considerable time while quenching your techno thirst.
Would harsh and berating language ever be appropriate, even called for, from a teacher? Jennifer Porto poses this question after watching a well-known and very successful singer use questionable methods in a masterclass.
Several years ago I spent a particularly hot and humid summer in beautiful Verona, Italy. The nights were often as warm as the days, and in desperate hopes of generating
Rest in Peace, Astrid Varnay On September 4, 2006, renowned Wagner and Strauss interpreter Astrid Varnay died in Munich, Germany. She was 88 years old. The daughter of a tenor
Each month CShighlights one of its readers. If you’d like to take Center Stage in an upcoming issue of Classical Singer, visit www.classicalsinger.com/magazine/center_stage/. Tell us about yourself, and upload a picture. We want to know about you!
Dear Editor: I am writing to say how offended I am by something in the article “Making the Move” [September 2006]. It’s all fine and good for those who choose
Jennifer Porto traveled to Germany to study German art song and learn the language, but along the way she has gained additional valuable insights. One of those moments came when she auditioned for the Hochschule’s production of Handel’s Alcina. It brought into focus the knowledge that she had truly ended a great love affair—an affair with the wrong music.
I had occasion recently to pick up a trade magazine for lawyers. I’m always intrigued to see another magazine, so I opened the issue with interest. As I glanced through
Gambling Addict May Have Tried to Pay Off Debts the Wrong Way Until recently, Greg Hogan was a cello student at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Now he is a bank
