Classical Singer Magazine

Making It When You Don’t ‘Make It’

Contributor Michelle Kunz begins a series this month introducing CS readers to several “older” female singers. These singers have agreed to share their ups and downs, struggles, and successes in an industry where everyone seems to be searching for the Fountain of Youth. Gain strength, insight, and support from the lives of these women, beginning this month with “Candice.”

Jan 01 Michelle Kunz

Singing ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ : John Steinbeck's Classic Novel Reborn in Music

One idea to revive what some call the dying art form of opera is to produce new works with stories and themes that resonate with modern-day operagoers. Minnesota Opera and Utah Opera have joined to coproduce a new work by Ricky Ian Gordon based on John Steinbeck’s epic classic, The Grapes of Wrath. Read about the production process, including the challenges the singers are facing in bringing this new work to life.

Jan 01 Genette Freeman

The Heart Chakra

Our series on the seven chakras continues. This month read about the heart chakra and how balancing the fourth chakra can help you improve your relationships with others as well as enhance the emotion and heart with which you sing.

Jan 01 Suzanne Jackson

Inspirazione! : Disciples of the Pear Garden: Notes from a Chinese Opera

As the sleeping giant wakes, all of us will be learning more about China. If you’ve been wondering about Chinese culture and Chinese opera, here is a peek into this ancient form and the dedicated artists who have struggled to sustain it.

Jan 01 Lisa Houston

Certified Classical Singers ’06-’07

After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2006 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2006-2007.This month, read about soprano Joohee Choi and bass-baritone Kwang Kyu Lee, both from the Emerging Professional Division.

Jan 01 CS Staff

Studying in Germany Courtesy of the U.S. Government : Signing Off

In CS’ Fulbrighter Jennifer Porto’s final column about her experiences in Germany during the past year, she writes of the similarities and differences between the German and American singing scenes.

Jan 01 Jennifer Porto

The Pasha of Diction : Nico Castel

Nico Castel is known far and wide as the definitive singer’s source for expert diction advice. Long before he made his name as a diction guru, Castel enjoyed a successful career as a character tenor, appearing on the stages of Santa Fe Opera, New York City Opera, and the Met. Now, in his role as staff diction coach at the Met and codirector of a summer program, he shares his wealth of experience and knowledge with up-and-coming singers and established professionals alike.

Jan 01 Christopher Purdy

Ask Erda : Choral Gigging and Fair Compensation

Do you enjoy choral singing, but aren’t sure how to prepare your materials to make you a viable candidate in the professional choral gigging job market? Or have you done so many “freebies” that it’s now just expected that your performance is on the house? Then read on for Erda’s practical answers to both questions.

Jan 01 Cindy Sadler

Classical Singer Magazine

Making It When You Don’t ‘Make It’

Singing ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ : John Steinbeck's Classic Novel Reborn in Music

The Heart Chakra

Inspirazione! : Disciples of the Pear Garden: Notes from a Chinese Opera

Certified Classical Singers ’06-’07

Studying in Germany Courtesy of the U.S. Government : Signing Off

The Pasha of Diction : Nico Castel

Ask Erda : Choral Gigging and Fair Compensation

Lied Austria : Rediscovering Lieder

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