Traditionally May has been the month Classical Singer looks at a singer, famous or otherwise, who is juggling a family and a singing career. This month is no different, as
In our February cover story, Alison England told CS readers about her tour across America with Community Concerts and hinted at problems in being paid. Shortly afterwards, CS began publishing notices of the demise of Trawick Artists Management—the parent company of Community Concerts. In April, Robert Sims spoke of his relationship with Community Concerts. Singers are still being hired by Community Concerts. Before you sign on the dotted line, you need to read this.
In response to readers’ requests for technique information from top artists, Miss Plowright gave a wonderful voice lesson to CJ Williamson and then talked about what she had just done in general terms. This is what she has learned from working with her own voice and that of her students.
You asked, he answered! Hyperthyroidism, beta-blockers, excess mucous, persistent hoarseness, ephedra, The Pill, IVF
From raising money to attend a summer program to finding a permanent career sponsor, singers are in constant need of money. Here’s how to find all you need.
Honest talk on singers and preparation from the conductor who has seen it all.
Savvy singers today know that it's not enough to be a great performer; you also have to be a great businessperson.
CS asked a favorite stage director to write a guide for creating a believable character in an opera role, or for adding characterization to an individual aria. We believe attention can be paid in a singer’s education to role-building, characterization, and acting.
Cristina Necula sat down with the reknowned conductor Gottfried Rabl on a summer day last July in Vienna, Austria. His comments and views are here translated from their conversation in German.
Alignment, breath, concentration, stamina. Singers learn yoga helps their singing in so many ways. Lori Gunnell explores why and how.
The Coaches Corner this month is by John Burrows who suggests a new motto for coaches to tell singers everywhere, “permission granted!”
Having recently made her Met debut, Josepha Gayer's message to the Classical Singer Community is that you can start your career at any age.
