For four decades, American bass-baritone Simon Estes has touched the hearts of the world’s most demanding audiences through his rich, velvety voice and versatile stage presence. His extraordinary gift—guided by the faith and values instilled in him early on—has taken him on a spectacular journey from artist and teacher to benefactor and cultural ambassador.
National Council on the Arts Adds New Members The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced that the U.S. Senate has confirmed President Bush’s appointment of three new members of
The January 2005 issue of Classical Singer magazine lists summer programs. Below are a few programs to add to your list of possibilities for the summer. To download a complete chart, please go to www.classicalsinger.com/summerprog
Dear Editor:Classical Singer has certainly matured into a broadly based source of information for singers and those dealing with them. —William Carey, Hudson, N.H. Dear Editor: Thank you for your
So often, I get letters and phone calls from singers asking me about this manager or that manager. They ask whether singers really have to pay retainers to managers, when
The American Institute of Music (AIMS) is the granddaddy of summer programs and has had a lot of changes over the years. Sara Thomas reports on where it stands now.
How do you get hired when the hirers say you still need more experience? Summer programs are a great way to start but you need to research them carefully. There are a few bad programs out there. Classical Singer asks for evaluations from attendees every year. Here's our report.
Have you found it difficult to obtain a great headshot? Are you frustrated because you’re not sure what to look for in a photographer? Here’s what you should know when you interview photographers, from someone who knows best—a photographer!
He thrilled on the opera stage, moved fans on the baseball field and was a wit in social circles. He will be missed by friends and fans alike.
My first encounter with the titanic vocal talents of soprano Brenda Harris was in 1993. I was a high school sophomore, and she was Donna Anna in Don Giovanni .
Longtime opera buff to take lead role at Met Peter Gelb, 51, will report for duty Aug. 1, 2005 at the Metropolitan Opera, where he will work with current General
Dear Editor: We LOVE the positive spin of this magazine! It has really evolved! We cannot bear [another opera publication]. I suppose it is the magazine for fans, but this
