Cleveland Institute of Music Masterclass
Mon May 27, 2024
12:15 pm EDT
New York Room
12:15 pm EDT
New York Room
Classical/Opera
High School
Undergraduate
Young Artist/Emerging Pro
General Information
Toward Effortless Singing
Presenter
Mary Schiller
Vocalists are always striving for balance: not too loud or soft, dark or light, slow or fast. That’s why Dr. Schiller has positioned CIM as a haven for Bel Canto, an Italian method of singing that focuses on coordinating the breath perfectly with the muscles that control it. She promotes principles such as appoggio (Italian for “to lean”) and legato (a seamlessness of tones) to ensure students have the building blocks for successful careers and vocal longevity. Dr. Schiller has appeared in more than 30 operas; in oratorio and recital; and in leading roles such as Violetta, Fiordiligi and Susanna.