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.
Measha Brueggergosman has more unique things about her than just her difficult-to-pronounce name. With a 150-pound weight loss and open-heart surgery in her not-too-distant past, this singer knows a lot about facing challenges and overcoming odds.
For years experts have said that the number one cause of divorce is money. There are ways to avoid the stresses and arguments surrounding finances. Olivia Giovetti lays them out here.
Just what does coming out about your sexuality mean for your career in the classical singing world? Patricia Racette, Beth Clayton, Steven Blier, Nicholas Phan, and Darren Keith Woods share their experiences, how their families reacted, and if it has impacted their careers.
Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular composers living today, as his over 45,000 Facebook fans will attest. Soprano Hila Plitmann is a sought-after new music specialist who recently added a Grammy award to her long list of credits and accomplishments. So how did this husband/wife team come together and, perhaps more importantly, how have they managed to stay together? New music’s power couple reveals the secret to thriving careers and a thriving marriage.
Economic times are still tough and a two-month summer program just might not be in your budget. Read about a handful of more economical summer programs and fire up your curiosity about what's available within your price range.
For tenor Joseph Calleja, exercise and athletics were an everyday part of his youth on the island of Malta off the coast of Italy. But when he found his voice, the time spent throwing a discus and playing basketball was now spent vocalizing and learning repertoire. Then, when a burgeoning career consumed his twenties, exercise really fell by the wayside. But at age 30 something changed, and Calleja is now proving that you don't need a private investigator to figure out the rules of staying fit.
Eating well and exercising regularly doesn’t have to break the bank. There are a myriad of free and inexpensive resources—including the Internet and things already around your home—that you can use to make a healthier while still financially sound you.
Michael Spyres takes readers on a tour of the expat experience.
If you’re one of many singers heading west instead of east this fall for auditions, check out these great tips for staying cheap in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
A countertenor who is quickly rising to the top discusses if indeed this voice type is strictly limited to the Baroque repertoire, how he discovered the never-before-heard repertoire on his new CD, and why he thinks early music is becoming a staple at many modern opera houses.
Under new management, early music continues to flourish at the Miller Theatre in New York City.
Boston has long been seen as the early music center of North America. Whether traveling to Beantown as singer or tourist, get great tips on how to save a dime on everything from food to hotels to musical performances, many featuring early music tunes.
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