Tenor Gregory Kunde is one of the most celebrated American singers on the international stage today. He has performed in all the world’s major opera houses and his repertoire extends from the standard tenor roles such as Alfredo and Rodolfo, to Baroque masterpieces.
Dear Erda, I’ve recently discovered, to my surprise, that rather than being nothing more than a time-wasting source of income, my church job actually brings me a lot of joy.
During the weeks since last month’s article, “Why Singing?”, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to “break eggs without making omelets.” The questions I asked in that article
A Two-Tenor Aida? When German baritone Josef Metternich sang Amonasro, he often warmed up by singing “Celeste Aida,” to the consternation of the tenor in the next dressing room. Sometimes
Dear Editor: I thoroughly enjoy the articles on each artist and student who is making a dent in the musical life of America. I particularly enjoyed the background on Shirley
I was a young voice student at Cal State Northridge when I first heard of Carol Vaness. It was during my second lesson with Dr. David W. Scott. I didn’t
The pressure to lose weight to boost a singing career can be strong. Singers with a lot of weight to lose may be considering drastic measures, such as surgery. Here is a singer/stage director who can give some first-hand advice about the procedure
The principles used to get control of your health and weight are the same whether you have 20 pounds to lose of 200. Here is a singer who is winning the fight.
I’ve always loved opera. So when my then 9-year-old son Shaun’s piano teacher told me he had an excellent ear and voice, and suggested I bring him to audition for
Twenty years ago, Opera News came out and said it. “It’s that simple. Marilyn Horne is the greatest singer in the world.” In subsequent interviews, the lady herself sighed, “If only it were that simple.”
Editor’s Note: The following two letters are representative of several received in response to a singer’s one negative comment in the January 2004 issue on her experience at Shaker Mountain.
Rest in Peace, Hans Hotter On Dec. 6 the world famous bass-baritone Hans Hotter passed away at the age of 94. He was known for the ease with which he
