Classical Singer Magazine

Bringing Up Diva and Divo

Four singers’ parents discuss what it was like raising a prodigy, how much their childhood influenced their career paths, and why they think their children chose a career in music.

Feb 01 Amanda Keil

The Growing Voice and the Horticulturist Dilemma: : An Interview with Braeden Harris

Voice teacher Braeden Harris shares how his relationships with both teaching and his wife, soprano Brenda Harris, began essentially in tandem. Read how Harris helped his wife discover the uniqueness of her voice by tailoring his teaching to fit her individual needs—skills that have now become a hallmark of his work.

Feb 01 Daniel Vasquez

Balancing Act

Baritone Stephen Powell and soprano Barbara Shirvis met and fell in love over 15 years ago. Not having children simply wasn’t an option. Two children and two careers later, somehow they manage both. Find out just how they juggle the demands of parenting and singing.

Feb 01 Greg Waxberg

Couples Therapy with Eric Whitacre and Hila Plitmann

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.

Feb 01 Olivia Giovetti

Classical Singer Magazine

Bringing Up Diva and Divo

The Growing Voice and the Horticulturist Dilemma: : An Interview with Braeden Harris

Balancing Act

Couples Therapy with Eric Whitacre and Hila Plitmann

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