The CS doctor examines the vocal effects of treatments for fertility, uterine fibroids, acne medication and coffee drinking.
In the early 20th Century, this great contralto defied notions of Fach by excelling in both mezzo and soprano roles.
What (and who) is a contralto?
At her most recent concert at Carnegie Hall, Ewa Podles (pronounced Eva PODD-lesh) brought the audience to their feet in an uproar. Her bold Baroque performance, with three-octave runs and explosive high and low notes, was hailed by the press and the public alike as a thrilling throwback to the early 19th Century. The naysayers, who complained that the style was not currently correct or even allowable, were drowned out by the general roar of approbation. Two days before the concert, Madame Podles received an emissary from Classical Singer in her hotel suite where the following conversation took place.
Going For Broke Dear CS: Thanks for your editorial (“Fixing What’s Broke,” April, 01), which, like so much of what you’ve been presenting in Classical Singer in the past three
A recent article in Back Stage caught my attention: a ballet dancer had been told that she was too heavy to be in the ballet company. She became obsessive about
Opera Loving Criminals Robert Whitehead, now a convicted con artist, will be sentenced on May 7 after pleading guilty to swindling nearly $10 million from investors. An avid opera fan,
This great Russian tenor left only 13 recordings, but they vividly demonstrate his unique timbre, emotional commitment and supreme musicality.
Weary of tired performances and a dearth of opportunity, three emerging singers formed a company and staged their own production of Cosi fan tutte. The result? A rip-roaring success!
Dramatic soprano Renate Behle has found joy and satisfaction in teaching a gifted young tenor, her son Daniel
Get Happy! Dear CS: Your April editorial on unhappy singers touched a raw nerve in many of your readers, and I’m sure it will provoke much discussion. After having worked
If it’s not one thing, it’s your mother!” The first time I uttered this phrase in exasperation, my mother loved it. She cracked up, and we have laughed about it
