European Opera Discusses its Future Opera conferences are set to convene in various European capitals during the weekend of Feb. 16-18. Executives, artists, students, and members of the media and
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Society emphasizes perfection: the perfect body, the perfect hair, the perfect complexion. Flawless, airbrushed images assault us at every turn, silently demanding we live up to them. The era of recordings has created the same unrealistic expectation for singers, and this unattainable pursuit of perfection causes many to suffer from acute stage fright (also known as performance anxiety). Here, several industry experts share ideas for overcoming what can be a debilitating affliction.
I recently attended a culture night at a private girls’ school. I thoroughly enjoyed the engaging program including a student’s presentation on her Latin American heritage, the gospel choir’s moving
This month we take a short detour from the chakra system to explore another aspect of yoga—yoga for your family. Stay tuned for chakra five next month, and in the meantime discover how you can use yoga with your spouse, children, parents, and even your pets!
A brother-sister duo share much more than just DNA. Philip and Philine van Lidth de Jeude also share professions. Read about how sharing both familial and musical ties has enhanced not only their singing lives, but their personal lives as well.
In this second installment of Michelle Kunz’s series, two women, “Rebecca” and “Joyce,” share the joys, heartache, happiness, and sorrows of being singer, mom, spouse, and daughter.
