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European stage directors continue to lead the trend in changing the face of opera, for better or for worse. John Louis DiGaetani brings CS a report of summer operatic events abroad.

The third annual AudComps, part of the Classical Singer Convention at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in Philadelphia last May, gave participating singers a chance to boost their careers. Read about this exciting event, and about the singers who took home big prizes and became Certified Singers for 2006-2007.

Welcome to the inaugural column of “Inspirazione!” In Italian it means “inhaling” or “breathing in,” and each month this column will offer something for you to breathe in that will nourish, empower, and excite you. Topics will include books, recordings, physical techniques, the latest technology, as well as Lisa Houston’s own experiences as a working singer and voice teacher.

In the six years since Jay Meetze founded Opera Company of Brooklyn remarkable things have happened for the new company, culminating in a new recording project with American composer Thomas Pasatieri. Read how one man and his New York City-based opera company are working tirelessly to change the tide for the “dying” art form called opera.

Moving to New York is a choice many singers make—and most consider—at one point or another. Three singers who have made New York their adopted hometown sit down with Classical Singer to disclose the secrets of their success, and the traps to look out for when making the move.

CS’ Fulbrighter departs temporarily from her accounts of her adventures abroad to answer readers’ questions about the Fulbright application process. Find out what the process entails, get great tips about the application, and decide if a Fulbright experience might be something that interests you.

Our series on chakras continues. Last month, you read about balancing the root chakra. Before moving on to the second of the seven chakras, Suzanne Jackson discusses the importance of being emotionally aware, both on and off the stage. She shares a meditative exercise to help you connect more fully with the person you are in real life—and the one you become when you step on the stage.

Many singers, whether they live in New York City or elsewhere, choose temping as a source of income because
of the terrific flexibility it offers. Whether you live in New York or another metropolitan center, here’s all the information you need to determine if temping is right for you—and to land that first temp job.

Whether you agree or disagree, it’s undeniable that appearance is becoming increasingly important in the singing profession. Dr. Jahn weighs in on the issue discussing how much weight to lose, how to do it, and how it will affect your singing.

I grew up in a musical family. Singing was something we did almost before we could even talk. My older sister and I, at ages 7 and 4, used to

American Operas Achieving Recognition American operas are finally taking their place among the world’s most honored compositions, reports the Denver Post. Since 1990, almost 200 American operas have been professionally

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