Egon Lustgarten, an Austrian composer of Jewish descent, was forced to emigrate to the United States after Hitler’s annexation of Austria. Healing a Fractured World chronicles his resolve to continue creating his music in the face of impossibly difficult circumstances.
When you have an engagement that’s more than a weekend, but less than a month, packing is a challenge. Read on to learn what to bring with you to make the most of your singing experience and maintain your health and sanity.
Making a career out of singing professionally is a difficult proposition, without a doubt. It comes with the highs of putting your heart and soul into the thing you love and being celebrated for the talents you possess. Conversely, the stress from both personal and public expectations of singers is significant. Let’s face it: you are expected to perform perfectly on stage or in competitions every time, you feel the urgency of finding steady income in a tough market, and then you are bombarded with constant online feedback (negative or positive). Living in such a stressful, cortisol-saturated environment where the status quo is an activated fight-or-flight response can lead to illness and, especially, depression.
In this column, we explore singers to watch, celebrate new albums, and note new resources for singers and other industry changes. Here is what's happening this winter!
Tenor Frederick Ballentine opens up about his early operatic education, the surgery that saved his voice, and how he stays grounded amid an international performing career.
Can't afford to catch a cold this winter? Read on to see what Dr. Jahn recommends to avoid getting sick!
Let's be honest, practice sessions aren't always a walk in the park. Sometimes we need tiny victories to keep us going! Read on for Brian Manternach's thoughts on this.
This holiday season many singers can expect to have performing work in churches. Here are some issues to take into account as you prepare for these jobs.
Join Teddy Siegel, a 25-year-old soprano and founder of Got2Go, as she shares the unfiltered truths, challenges, and triumphs of chasing her dream in NYC. Welcome to Diva Diaries!
Welcome to part four in our Tool Time series, where we provide reasoning and use cases for items for singing and maintenance of the voice. In the hot seat this time: The Breather Voice.
Approaching your career with the empty billboard concept can often be the easier and safer choice. But is it important to express beliefs and opinions? Here are some thoughts.
New York City’s subway stations are typically filled with unpleasant noises—screeching trains, screeching people, and distorted PA announcements. But some fortunate commuters encounter beautiful opera singing instead, thanks to an organization called The Opera Collective (TOC).
