Maria & Ari & Jackie Interest continues to run high concerning the Great Greek Tragedy of the 20th Century. A compulsively readable new book answers many questions and raises even more. _
It is generally agreed that classical singing reached its apogee during the age of bel canto. The style was new and current, and composers like Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Mercadante, Vaccai,
José van Dam in Recital Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre Ann Arbor, Michigan October 20, 2000
Here’s the lowdown on the best known but generally least understood structures in the throat and their relationship to the singing voice.
The internationally indispensable Robert Lloyd is one bass who never has to worry about the low notes in Banco's aria. His cavernous bottom register is the stuff of legends.
Notes on NYCO's Roberto Devereaux, Bel Canto expectations, and our desperate need for emotion.
Aim for health and the weight loss will follow. It always does!
This legendary mezzo has seen (and done) it all! Now she shares her wonderful advice in this question and answer with young singers.
A young soprano found herself behind the scenes at the opera premiere of the year.
Not willing to shell out your hard-earned cash for those multi-disc boxed sets? CS’s Nick Limansky suggests some very satisfying operas and recitals each contained on a single CD.
In this lilting favorite, Musetta makes an outrageous statement. Savoring the words helps to put it across.
Richard Westenburg and his Musica Sacra share an unbroken tradition unique in New York City: Thirty years of all-professional performances of this greatest of oratorios. Here are his thoughts on what makes a successful Messiah.
