Artist Spotlights

Creator Spotlight: Whitney George and Bea Goodwin on Their New Opera No Man’s Land

Recent recipients of the Discovery Grant, composer Whitney George and librettist Bea Goodwin discuss their new opera "No Man’s Land" as well as the women-focused work of the groundbreaking ensemble The Curiosity Cabinet.

Nov 04 Maria-Cristina Necula

Busting the “Starving Artist” Myth with Aundi Marie Moore

Aundi Marie Moore shares her strategy for singers to achieve financial success and stability…“No Moore Starving Artists!”

Sep 01 Katy Lindhart

Singer Spotlight: Take a Ride with Mezzo-Soprano Lisa Chavez

Mezzo-soprano Lisa Chavez continues to go with the flow on this wild ride called opera, inspiring us with her courage, tenacity, and work ethic. Read on to learn all about her and her career.

Aug 26 Eric McKeever

Paul McNamara: Life in the Slow Lane

Paul McNamara spoke with CS about his career as well as the Dutch National Opera Academy, its unique structure as a partnership between the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Royal Conservatoire The Hague, its curriculum and mission.

Aug 26 Anastasia Inniss

Angela Meade: Listen and Be Curious

Soprano Angela Meade shares her experience of turning competition wins into a lasting career through steady preparation and organization. Meade continues to learn at every step of her journey in singing.

Aug 15 Mark Watson

Matthew Swensen: Building and Sustaining a Modern Career

Tenor Matthew Swensen shares his experiences of singing opera in Europe and throughout the U.S., as well as the adjustments he made as an early career artist to the changing landscape of opera.

Aug 15 Brian Manternach

Singer Spotlight: Sara LeMesh

Rising young soprano Sara LeMesh is a versatile artist who thrives on singing in a variety of genres. Here she tells us about her non-traditional path to developing her blossoming career.

Jul 21 Maria-Cristina Necula

Singer Spotlight: Robin Hahn

Lyric soprano Robin Hahn (she/they) is a lauded performer, stage director, music educator, and disability advocate. Read on to learn all about her!

Jun 27 Katy Lindhart

The Autistic Classical Singer, Part 1

Theresa Werba grew up feeling different in the way she communicated and socialized, but was able to find relief through singing. Read on to learn about her experience with autism.

Jun 20 Theresa Werba

An Interview with Denyce Graves

Denyce Graves is a pillar of the opera community. She is changing hearts and changing minds through both incredible career accomplishments as well as the work she is doing through The Denyce Graves Foundation.

May 15 Liana Valente

Martin Fisher: Versatile Artist, Indomitable Spirit

Martin Fisher shares his experiences working in opera and television. Read on to learn about his nontraditional path that led to his current roles and the transferrable skills singers need in order to work in both theatre and television.

May 13 Maria-Cristina Necula

Singer Spotlight: Teddy Siegel

Teddy Siegel, the 24 year old behind "The Bathroom Account" (Got2GoNYC) is also an opera singer. Training to become a singer guided her as she created a platform that has changed NYC and beyond. Read on to learn all about her.

Apr 26 Theodora Siegel