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Each month, Classical Singer highlights two of the 14 singers our panel of distinguished judges chose from more than 200 applicants at the 2005 AudComps for having a ready-to-go audition package appropriate to their Artist Division. This month we spotlight Gwendolyn Brown and Kristianna VanOveren from the Emerging Professional Division.

One of the most famous big voices of the last century, Birgit Nilsson will long be remembered for her incredible vocal technique, down-to-earth nature, and unforgettable stage presence.

CS’ Fulbright fellow continues to chronicle her studies abroad. An encounter with a fellow singer causes her to reflect on the fast food, want-it-now attitude that can be especially frustrating—and detrimental—in the singing world.

Recently featured in The New York Times as one of the newest “big” voices on the opera scene, Jennifer Wilson is receiving national acclaim. But Ms. Wilson’s “overnight” success has been anything but quick. It has come after many years of persistent dedication to her craft, and her determination to never give up.

One of the most sought-after “big” voices of our time, Jane Eaglen dominates in the Wagner repertoire. In this recent interview with CS contributor John Louis DiGaetani, Ms. Eaglen shares her insights on Wagner and his soprano heroines.

A recent New York Times article posed the question, “Where have all the big voices gone?” Thomas Stewart and Evelyn Lear have been working to answer that question for years. Their emerging singers’ program in Washington, D.C. works to support and open doors for singers in the Wagner repertoire. Read how this husband-and-wife duo are creating opportunities for singers with big voices, and find out if their program might be right for you.

CS’ resident physician delivers his advice to readers’ questions in the next best thing to a house call. Read about how shingles and chronic postnasal drip can affect the voice, and what kind of career paths in medicine a singer might consider. If you have a question for Dr. Jahn, e-mail jahn@classicalsinger.com.

March moves in like a lion and out like a lamb—hopefully!—as spring fast approaches. But John DiGaetani takes us back to winter and Christmas for a review of happenings at the Met last December.

Are you a young mezzo or a teacher of a young mezzo looking for a great German aria? Matching up this Fach and language can be a challenge, but here’s Erda with a host of ideas for you or your student. If you have a question, e-mail Erda at erda@classicalsinger.com and look for your answer in a future CS issue.

Met Ticket Sales Down for 2005 The Metropolitan Opera has suffered a downturn in ticket sales, according to a report by The Associated Press. The Met had expected to sell

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