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How wonderful it was to meet so many of you at the convention last month! It was like a big party with old friends! Next year in New York! I
An accompanist can make or break you in audition and performance situations, and good accompanists and coaches can further your vocal, musical and dramatic growth in profound ways. Nurturing this symbiotic relationship is vital.
Those of us who coached with Robert will miss his friendship, patience, gentle humor, wonderful musicianship and language skills. Most of all, we will miss his calm amidst the storm that is sometimes the world of opera.
In this coach of the year issue, we spotlight a new program that focuses on a critical part of a singer’s musical life, a part that is so often neglected: the integral relationship between singer and pianist. Here are some pointers on becoming the most dynamic duo possible, to help the two of you create a meaningful performance sure to connect with today’s audience.
A first generation Russian-American, Nicolai Janitzky grew up in California speaking both Russian and English. This, coupled with his abilities as a singer, is quickly making him a proponent of Russian art song. Janitzky shares his wisdom on singing in Russian, what makes a good coach, tips for ensemble work, and more.
Singers beware! You don’t want to make your recording in a padded studio where the sound is dead. Here’s all you need to know to make a great recording—and feel great while you do it.
A good coach can mean the difference between a career that truly sings and one that merely warbles. Joan Krueger—Classical Singer's 2004 Coach of the year—has helped make that difference for many a singer. Ms. Krueger received her award last month during the Classical Singer convention at the Hartford School of Music.
Getting a manager is a major stepping-stone int he move from amateur to professional- but how does a singer go about achieving this important goal? One singer asked CS that very question; Cindy Sadler provides the answer
Bulgarian mezzo-soprano Vesselina Kasarova made her operatic debut in her native country with the Sofia Opera. She came to international attention in 1989, making her first appearances at the Zurich Opera, and only two years later debuting in both Salzburg and Vienna.
Tosca’s Moment of Indecision A soprano was enjoying the warm winter temperatures of a South American city where she had been engaged to sing Tosca. During a performance, just as
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