For the trained soloist, singing in a choir or opera chorus may be artistically rewarding, or a way to pay the bills between solo engagements. How do you sing in a chorus and still make sure your solo voice stays intact?
Based on the proposition that the consumer’s knowledge is the purveyor’s power, a marketing expert offers some startling ideas about selling opera to the masses.
When you’re up close and personal singing that tender duet, the last thing you want to think about is your breath (or theirs!). Dr. Jahn explains some of the causes of dragon breath, and what you can do to prevent it.
Renowned soprano Martina Arroyo has served as a member of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Hunter College Foundation, and after 20 years of service she is now an honorary trustee of Carnegie Hall. Today Ms. Arroyo is a professor of music at Indiana University.
This comprehensive training program for young singers, according to mezzo Frederica von Stade, star of the Santa Fe Opera and many other great opera companies, is the finest in the world because it constantly achieves an extraordinary level of excellence.
When what was then the Lyric Opera School began in the early 1970s, apprentices were required to sing in the chorus, and their training was spotty. Today, the LOCAA has an unwieldy name but a fine track record for producing polished young singers ready to begin significant careers.
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice…” Forget Carnegie Hall–how do you get to the Metropolitan Opera?
Looking for a summer gig in a beautiful location, known for its artistic nature? This might be just what you’re looking for!
Many singers have health questions that must be kept private. CS has kept these letters anonymous in the hope that Dr. Jahn’s answers will help other singers suffering from similar problems.
In 1985, Richard Miller’s book The Structure of Singing was published to much acclaim on the vocal pedagogy circuit. Miller now offers workshops where he demonstrates and lectures on pedagogy with a decidedly technical slant. Singer/teacher Christine Thomas reviews one of these workshops.
Interviewing Dame Joan Sutherland was an exhilarating experience. This true queen of bel canto opera was shy and self-effacing about her ability to communicate her views on singing and careers.
Liposuction is the most popular cosmetic procedure done in the US today– but despite its overwhelming popularity, singers should be aware of the risks as well as the benefits.
