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The Met’s new season is off and running, and here’s one of CS’ favorite reviewers with a full report. It seems the powers that be placed emphasis on the comedic, rather than the dramatic, face of opera for its season openers.

Not content to rest on the laurels of an international singing career, Jacque Trussel is now receiving national recognition for his work as a stage director, most notably his work at Purchase College. Classical Singer magazine is pleased to honor him with our new award: Stage Director of the Year.

Erda, the erstwhile earth goddess, shares her practical knowledge and words of wisdom with all who inquire. This month, she shares her wisdom on writing a letter that is sure to impress and provides tips to help you wade through copyright confusion. If you have a question for Erda, write to editorial@classicalsinger.com.

In a little more than 10 years, since her critically acclaimed appearance in Delibes’ Lakmé at New York City Opera shot her into stardom, Elizabeth Futral has established herself as one of this generation’s leading coloratura sopranos. In this Classical Singer exclusive, Ms. Futral speaks candidly about a myriad of issues, such as how to deal with being on the road, how the coloratura repertoire differs from other soprano repertoire, how to vary vocal color for dramatic purposes without sacrificing vocal beauty, and how she manages the business side of singing.

Paul Kellogg to Retire The New York City Opera announced that Paul Kellogg, its general and artistic director for the past decade, will step down at the close of the

What have your career highlights been, so far? I’ve been fortunate enough as a very young baritone to learn and sing many roles during my studies. I feel blessed to

Dear Editor: Keep up the good work featuring voice teachers. How about an article about professional choral singers, voice teachers, choral conductors, and their (hopefully) amiable interaction? —Liana Lansing, Denver,

I have always liked driving fast. Perhaps I inherited the trait from my father, who is also famous for his lead foot. Maybe it’s a result of my competitive nature,

In a recent crossover from singer to “admin,” Erda gained a new perspective on what singers communicate by their behavior—both good and bad. She shares her insights to help you be the type of singer that administrators will want to work with again and again.

Seattle Opera to sponsor Wagner Competition in 2006 Seattle Opera has announced it will hold a competition next year for Wagnerian singers age 25 to 40. Contestants can be nominated

What have your career highlights been, so far? Performing my first professional recital in my hometown after returning from two years of study in Paris. Making my professional opera debut

Dear Editor: My family and I evacuated from New Orleans and are now temporarily in Orlando, Fl. We are lucky, compared to others, and therefore are not in need of