In overcoming his self-inflicted impediments to success – a bad attitude and even worse behavior – baritone Mark Delavan paved the way for his greatest triumphs.
Richard Westenburg and his Musica Sacra share an unbroken tradition unique in New York City: Thirty years of all-professional performances of this greatest of oratorios. Here are his thoughts on what makes a successful Messiah.
Heggie: Dead Man Walking, Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande
When Christoph Willibald Gluck, in 1762, sought to clean up what he felt were the excesses of opera — the florid vocal displays, the endless da capo repetitions — he
CS explores the phenomenon of live operatic recordings and the latest technology for computer downloading of recorded music.
After a great start, soprano Kallen Esperian soon discovered that she needed to make her own good luck.
From Naxos, a Fidelio that levels the field
Bergonzi attempts Otello at age 75. This tragic event will not be forgotten any time soon. Classical Singer was there at the most discussed operatic event of the season.
Handel's Alcina, Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi and Audra McDonald
In This exclusive interview with CS managing editor Freeman Gunter, attorney Robert S. Perlstein explains what you need to know to enter a negotiation with confidence.
The Metropolitan Opera Verdi’s Rigoletto Metropolitan Opera House, New York April 6, 2000 This season, it appears that the Met is serving Rigoletto Lite. The Zack Brown sets and costumes
Met soprano Youngok Shin talks about the benefits and special opportunities of covering.
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