Staying organized can be a time-consuming and never-ending task! Here are some tips to help you organize those piles that are cluttering up your desk.
In this special edition, we pay tribute to the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Classical Singer magazine. Carla Wood (her singing name), also known as CJ Williamson (her editorial name), made an indelible mark on the world of singing. Her husband, David Wood, gives an insider’s look at her life and career as a singer, editor, wife, mother, and friend. Her life was one of many challenges— from back pain, to bipolar disorder, and finally to cancer—and yet she rose above these hardships to have a positive impact on tens of thousands of singers and forever change the business of singing. You can view singers’ comments about the life of Carla Wood, and add your own, at www.classicalsinger.com/carla_wood/.
Freud Replaces Gockley in Houston The new director of Houston Grand Opera is British arts administrator Anthony Freud, says the HGO website. A former recording producer and recent head of
What has been a career highlight up until now? The biggest highlight of my career so far was when I was asked to cover the role of Mimì in La
Dear Editor: Singer reviews are often difficult to come by. It would be great if Classical Singer could include a reviews section of both concerts and recordings. — Zoe Vandermeer,
It was 7:25 p.m., and curtain was at 7:30. I hurried around backstage, making sure my props were in place and finding what I needed for Mimì’s first entrance. Suddenly,
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in an audition or competition? Or what the judges have to say once you leave the room? Cristina Necula got an inside look at part of the combined audition/competition AudComps at this year’s Classical Singer Convention. From her insights, as well as those of two of our distinguished judges, you can learn what to do—and what not to do—at your next audition.
Whether you’re a teacher, a performer, or both, this well-known pedagogue’s latest book is a valuable resource for every singer. Here’s a quick overview to help you decide if it belongs on your bookshelf.
In this University Edition of Classical Singer, we remember and pay tribute to a fine singer and excellent teacher, who taught at both Mannes and Manhattan schools of music.
Pursuing a singing career may have seemed the obvious choice for Renée Fleming—after all, both of her parents were voice teachers—but her path to stardom turned out to be neither direct nor ordinary. Diversions along the way included studying music education and singing jazz. Eventually, however, this two-time Grammy award winner made her way to the top, even if not by the most direct route—although, as she shares in this Classical Singer exclusive, being at the top isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be.
Q: What do you call a person who hangs out with a group of musicians? A: A singer! We like to make fun of each other, and of ourselves, and
Rest in Peace, Ghena Dimitrova On June 11, Ghena Dimitrova passed away in Milan after a long and debilitating illness, according to news reports. The remains of the 64-year-old Bulgarian
