Kresha Faber

Kresha Faber
Kresha Faber

Kresha Faber lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband and three-year-old daughter. As a singer, her favorite roles to perform are the ones that allow ample room for “playing” with character. In the past season, she was lucky enough to sing both of her favorite “playing” roles: Violetta (La traviata) and Lucia (Lucia di Lammermoor). She looks forward to adding The Woman (Poulenc’s La voix humaine) to that list in the 2009-10 season.


Becoming an Actor Who Sings

Being an opera singer is no longer just about the singing—it’s also about the acting and your ability to move well on stage. Find out what directors see missing in singers, how their programs are striving to solve that, and what they recommend you can do now to hone these skills for yourself.
Oct 01
Acting & Dancing for Singers

Find out what general directors expect of singers when it comes to acting and dancing on stage, and learn what universities are doing to help prepare students to meet those expectations.
Sep 01
Celebrating Twenty Years as a Community for Singers

In case you haven’t realized it yet, Classical Singer magazine completes its twentieth year of publication this month. For this special anniversary edition, we asked long time CS writer Kresha Faber to share with readers a bit of our history, from our start as The New York Opera Newsletter through the evolution to the Classical Singer magazine you see today. We hope you enjoy this special insider’s look at who we are and what we’re about.
Dec 01
What Directors Want : Full Engagement, Honest Sharing

Past Classical Singer Conventions have featured panels of directors from opera companies around North America answering specific questions about what directors want, and this year’s convention will be no exception. Two general directors who will join Professional Series attendees in San Francisco this May sat down with CS’ Kresha Faber to discuss what they look for in the singers they hire and rehire. Don’t miss your opportunity to sit down with Valéry Ryvkin, Robert Swedberg, and other general directors and get the answers for the questions you want to ask!
Apr 01
Sibling Rivalry

A brother-sister duo share much more than just DNA. Philip and Philine van Lidth de Jeude also share professions. Read about how sharing both familial and musical ties has enhanced not only their singing lives, but their personal lives as well.
Feb 01
Grant Writing 4-1-1

Being a singer is expensive, from lessons to coachings to application fees—and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Summer program tuition and travel expenses can be overwhelming—but grants and funds are available. Find out how to learn where the money is and how to write an effective grant proposal that will put your best foot forward.
Jan 01
Thinking Outside the Box

In an industry where jobs are dwindling, creating your own performing opportunities is critical. Two New Yorkers did just that, not only for themselves but for other musicians, too. Read about this recent addition to the Big Apple’s music scene: New Music New York.
May 01
University of British Columbia : Vancouver, British Columbia

The School of Music at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C., is the largest school of its kind in western Canada. Eighty-six of the nearly 300 students in
Sep 01
University of Western Ontario : London, Ontario

The University of Western Ontario—in London, Ontario, about 200 kilometers (124 miles) southwest of Toronto—takes the commitment to making research part of academic rigor seriously, calling it “an integral part
Sep 01
University of Toronto : Toronto, Ontario

The voice faculty at the University of Toronto likewise draws heavily from the cultural riches of its host city. Toronto boasts a population of four million people and is known
Sep 01
McGill University : Montréal, Quebec

McGill University is located in Montreal, Quebec, a thriving cultural city in the heart of French-speaking Canada. The Faculty of Music at McGill hosts about 750 students, with about 120
Sep 01
From Sea to Shining Sea Canadian Style : A look at the Four Largest University Vocal Programs in Canada

Sometimes looking beyond the obvious can lead to unexpected opportunities. Kresha Frankhauser looks north to four universities that perhaps you haven’t yet considered. Read about the pros and cons of Americans studying in Canada, and get an insider’s look at the major vocal programs in the land of the Maple Leaf.
Sep 01
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