December 2009

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Dec 01 CS Staff

Inspirazione! : Opera's Most Liberating Moments

With the coming of the holiday season and the end of one year and the beginning of another, find inspiration through three operatic moments to leave the past behind and embrace the future.

Dec 01 Lisa Houston

Color and Voice

Warm, dark, bright, silvery, rich, buttery—what do these terms mean, vocally speaking? Learn more about the ever-subjective topic of vocal color, including its natural occurrence and the consequences of trying to unnaturally “make” or “create” it.

Dec 01 Charles Riley, II

Singers and the Afterlife : What It's Like After a Singing Career

Deciding when to “retire” from the stage and what to do post singing career are perhaps the greatest challenges singers face. Three singers who enjoyed major careers share how they made the difficult decision to stop singing full time and how they are finding fulfillment in their “afterlife.”

Dec 01 Annette Nauraine

The Tech-Savvy Singer : Edirol R-09 vs. Zoom H4 Throwdown

We compare these two competing digital recorders to see how they measure up.

Dec 01 Amanda White

The House of Yes

When things go smoothly and all works as planned, live theater can create magic. But what about when things don’t go as planned? Find out how you can make the most of these moments by improving on improvisation.

Dec 01 Olivia Giovetti

A Young Soprano’s Journey to Victory at the Met

Nadine Sierra, the youngest singer in the 2009 Met’s National Council Auditions finals, tells how she conquered nerves and sickness to not only survive but win.

Dec 01 Nick Romeo

Singer’s Favorite Holiday Memories

A singer’s holiday season often involves being on the road, away from friends and family. Several well known singers share their favorite musical and non-musical memories, reminiscing on this holiday season.

Dec 01 Katherine Kelton

Expat Michèle Crider on Living Abroad

American soprano Michèle Crider now makes her home in Switzerland while managing an international career. Read about the obstacles she faced after first moving to Europe and what advice she has for singers considering the move now.

Dec 01 Kathy Kuczka

They’ve Got You Covered

How do you get the rehearsal time and musical preparation you need when you’re contracted to cover a role? Three singers share their how-tos learned from years of experience as covers at such houses as the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and more.

Dec 01 Greg Waxberg

Ask Erda : It Should Go Without Saying

Are you communicating professionalism as well as appropriate gratitude in your interactions with colleagues? Cindy tells you how paying attention to the little things can make a big difference in the long run.

Dec 01 Cindy Sadler

Self-Producing a Professional-Quality CD while Staying in the Black

Not only did soprano Kristin Jensen decide to self-produce her own professional-quality CD, she also decided to raise all of the funds upfront. Find out how she did it and get inspired to do your own.

Dec 01 Kristin Jensen