For some time I’d been thinking about doing a CD to help advance my career. When I finally began planning the recording in July 2000, I had a very different project in mind than what I actually produced.
Classical Singer salutes all singing parents with this review of a unique website just for them.
Noted otolaryngologist Dr. Anthony Jahn answers medical questions of particular interest to singers. If you have a question for Dr. Jahn, send it to Jahn@classicalsinger.net
Unscripted Stunt Action at the Met During the Met’s Feb. 14 opening production of War and Peace, a 21-year-old French actor, Simon Deonarian, fell into the orchestra pit during the
In this interview, Classical Singer answers requests to occassionally profile singers who choose to step off the career track and make other life choices. Soprano Jamie Baer Peterson found a unique way to keep her career going- she sent her recording out traveling while she stayed home with her young family.
Erda, the erstwhile earth goddess from Das Rheingold and Siegfried with knowledge of past and future, now visits CS readers with her knowledge, foresight and wisdom. To ask Erda, write to askerda@classicalsinger.com
Dear Editor: The reality of Vinson Cole’s words regarding opera companies telling his management that “they would not have a black tenor singing opposite a white soprano” can be as
WHAT IS YOUR GROUP’S PURPOSE? Begin with people you already know in the industry and conduct an informal “needs assessment.” Brainstorm the different ways you could meet community needs. Read
Artists have been discovering greater fulfillment in their careers and their lives using The Artist's Way, since its publication in 1992. Described in its cover notes as "a course in discovering and recovering your creative self," the book was the culmination of author Julia Cameron's years of presenting workshops to people from all walks of life across the country. It presents readings and tasks for a 12-week time period, with each week focused on a different aspect of creative recovery.
Erda, the erstwhile earth goddess from Das Rheingold and Siegfried with knowledge of past and future, now visits CS readers with her knowledge, forsight and wisdom. To ask Erda, email your question to askerda@classicalsinger.com
Baritone Dwayne Croft has risen to the top ranks of the international operatic world with a brilliant career encompassing twenty-two roles, more than two hundered performances on the Metropolitan Opera stage, including seven telecasts, including the title role in Billy Budd, productions of Madame Butterfly, The Marriage of Figaro and Fedora.
9/11 Memorialized by New Home for New York City Opera? As the Lincoln Center renovation battle continues, things are looking up for NYCO. While NYCO has not announced anything official
