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.
Critics and singers are often like water and oil. In this new digital age, however, the two camps can have more interaction. But is it a good idea? Olivia Giovetti examines this changing landscape.
Anna Netrebko has dominated the music scene with her full package of a luscious voice, model good looks, and dynamite stage presence. Her 18-year career proves that she is more than the party girl and darling of opera that many once thought. Now with a new baby, fiancé, and many new roles on the horizon, the superstar soprano reveals some of the secrets to her success.
There’s more to Texas than 10-gallon hats, cattle, and the Alamo, especially when it comes to university music programs. Find out why so many singers are flocking to four such programs.
Don’t let your efforts to save a buck cost you more time, money, and hassle in the long run.
A quick stop at your local drugstore can sometimes turn into a shopping spree that will completely derail your budget. But it doesn’t have to. Learn how to avoid this potential pitfall here.
This world-renowned Russian baritone discusses his lengthy career and why in between engagements at major houses like La Scala and the Met, he continually returns to the Dallas Opera.
How do you perform one of the most iconic moments in music? Four Valkyries from the Metropolitan Opera’s new Ring Cycle talk about their famous cavalcade and how they approach one of opera’s most unique ensemble numbers.
It may be more grueling than Canyon Ranch, but Houston Grand Opera’s Studio program offers a similar spa-like experience for the voice. Find out from current Studio artists what makes this program great, what administrators look for in Studio artists, and where former artists are singing now.
What happens when Olivia decides to put her own advice to the test and live strictly on $50 for a week? Find out here.
If you’re looking to produce your own project, you don’t need to break the bank. Singers turned successful producers share how they put up top-notch productions while keeping an eye on the bottom line.
Producer Beth Morrison eschews the opera house to play on her own terms. This opera producer, a job title she’s created and defined, tells how the field is changing and how now is a better time than ever to explore your own entrepreneurial spirit.
Whether you’re one of many singers currently impacted by the prevailing economic situation or worried that you might find yourself in such a position, take heart. There are simple and practical things you can do to take care of necessities and survive until things start looking up, as well as ways to prepare for possible future struggles.
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