Olivia Giovetti has written and hosted for WQXR and its sister station, Q2 Music. In addition to Classical Singer, she also contributes frequently to Time Out New York, Gramophone, Playbill, and more.
Consider the pros and cons of couples’ joint, separate, and half-and-half bank accounts.
Research shows that setting heady goals gets you nowhere, but realistic, small goals do. Consider five such financial resolutions for your new year.
Russian classical vocal music is becoming more and more mainstream, but the difficult Cyrillic alphabet and challenging language are often a stumbling block for singers. A new summer program is helping singers make sense of the Russian language in just four short weeks.
A new summer program is bringing authentic Italian Bel Canto training to the heart of Texas.
Luca Pisaroni dreamed of being the next Pavarotti while growing up in Verdi’s hometown of Busseto, Italy. But fate—and puberty—had other things in store. Although gracing the world’s stages as a tenor was not in the cards, doing so as a bass-baritone was. Now Pisaroni draws inspiration from his fellow Fach sharers, including his famous father-in-law, Thomas Hampson. Success has not come quickly, however, and for this Italian bass-baritone, the journey is the destination.
Winning the Met’s National Council Auditions in 2005 and joining the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program launched Lisette Oropesa’s career, and the soprano has been singing around the world since. What many may not know, however, is that while forging the path to an international career, Oropesa has also been forging another path to find physical and emotional well-being. Here she shares what has motivated her to get trim and fit and how she has found healing and happiness along the way.
One major complaint of eating healthfully is often the cost. Discover five helpful tips to eating right for the budget conscious.
Another audition season is in full swing, which means travel for many singers. Discover 11 websites that are sure to make your travel easier and affordable.
Texas is not the first state that may come to mind when you think about American opera, but perhaps it should be. With a number of major opera companies hosting significant U.S. debuts and world premieres, there is no lack of opportunities for singers and record numbers of New Yorkers and Californians are flocking to the state. Just what is the allure of the Lone Star State?
Two living composers discuss their first forays into writing opera, the challenges they faced, and how their lives and careers came together to better their work.
Critics have cried for years, “Where is the big operatic voice?” But are they asking the wrong question? Olivia Giovetti explores a variety of other possibilities that might explain what many consider a dearth of large voices.
Having your wallet, laptop, or car stolen—in addition to feeling like a personal violation—can be a major financial headache. Learn how to minimize the cost when such unwanted events happen, as well as how to avoid them altogether in the first place.
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