January 2001

Book Review: Greek Fire: : The Story of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis

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. _

Jan 01 Robert T. Jones

Persiani’s Ines de Castro, a bel canto treasure unearthed, the Bocelli Boheme, and Angela Gheorghiu’s ambitious Verdi album

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,

Jan 01 CJ Williamson

Performance Reviews

José van Dam in Recital
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
Ann Arbor, Michigan
October 20, 2000

Jan 01 CJ Williamson

Tonsils: : The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Here’s the lowdown on the best known but generally least understood structures in the throat and their relationship to the singing voice.

Jan 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

A Close Look at : Surprising, even perverse, changes in dynamics hold the key to this aria's effectiveness. _

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.

Jan 01 Joseph Smith

Prima Donnas and Others

Notes on NYCO's Roberto Devereaux, Bel Canto expectations, and our desperate need for emotion.

Jan 01 Patrick Giles

Weight Loss & Health : You Can Have Both!

Aim for health and the weight loss will follow. It always does!

Jan 01 Cyndi Thomas

A Conversation with Mignon Dunn : An Intimate Rap Session

This legendary mezzo has seen (and done) it all! Now she shares her wonderful advice in this question and answer with young singers.

Jan 01 Maria Zouves