Artist Spotlights

Singer Spotlight: Emily Pulley

Mezzo soprano Emily Pulley is entering her fourth decade singing opera. She continues to prove that she is one of opera’s most versatile artists working today. Read on to learn all about her.

Mar 11 Eric McKeever

Victoria Clark: Willing to Find the Voice Inside

Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark is the kind of Broadway artist that makes singers dream of singing professionally. In this interview, she shares how she created the title character in Kimberly Akimbo and how the belief others had in her talent built her confidence as a performer.

Feb 01 Peter Thoresen

Crossover Corner: Repertoire Resource – The Music of Will Reynolds

Composer, performer, and teaching artist Will Reynolds shares his approach to writing for voices in musical theater.

Jan 20 Peter Thoresen

Singer Spotlight: Chelsea Friedlander

Soprano Chelsea Friedlander has taken on a variety of high-flying roles in her career. After years on the opera stage, Chelsea is pivoting to a full time role with The United States Army Chorus.

Jan 12 Katy Lindhart

Singer Spotlight: Briana Hunter

Mezzo-soprano Briana Hunter recently released her latest album that explores the connection between past, present, and future, offering a powerful study of the human experience and Black experience. Read on to learn more about her.

Dec 28 Eugenia Forteza

Wig & Wisdom

Metropolitan Opera Assistant Conductor Bryan Wagorn shares about a shift in perspective and much more.

Dec 13 Peter Thoresen

Michael Chioldi’s Journey of Artistry and Advocacy

Baritone Michael Chioldi has sung on stages across the world. In this interview, he shares his rise to stardom and staying power as a singer—and gives advice to young singers about the changes the industry is facing, vocal longevity, and balancing work with your relationships and personal life.

Nov 29 Jonathan Blalock

Singer Spotlight: Christopher Bozeka

Studying voice as a 13-year-old in Akron, Ohio, Christopher Bozeka dreamed of a career in opera. He is now in that rare class of tenor who sings the high-lying bel canto roles, but also enjoys singing supporting tenor roles as well. Read on to learn more about Bozeka and his career!

Nov 15 Eric McKeever

Coffee with Marilyn Maye

Marilyn Maye continues to be in high demand as a singer at 95 years young. She shares her decades of wisdom as a performing artist with CS readers.

Nov 09 Minda Larsen

2023 Sphinx Medalist Aundi Marie Moore makes her Carnegie Hall Debut

Soprano Aundi Marie Moore was named by the Sphinx Organization as one of the 2023 recipients of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence. She'll be making her Carnegie Hall debut on October 20th, 2023.

Oct 13 Eugenia Forteza

Don’t Sing What You Must, Sing What You Are!

Tenor Josaphat Contreras shares his story of creating a recital program based on his cultural heritage and why you should focus your efforts on authentically performing for yourself.

Oct 10 Josaphat Contreras

Decolonizing the Art Song with Patricia Caicedo

Singer, scholar, writer, and educator Patricia Caicedo has made art song by Latin American and Iberian composers more accessible. In this interview, she shares her creative mission, entrepreneurial spirit, and process for decolonization, opening up new pathways for singers.

Sep 16 Eugenia Forteza