January 2012 – All Articles

Looking to its twelfth year in 2012, La Musica Lirica brings singers, coaches, voice teachers, and stage directors together for two full operas and a scenes program in the heart of Italy.

Read up on a lesser-known, but stellar summer program in Salzburg and its great offerings for singers.

When a Despina falls ill at the last minute, Jennifer Porto is asked to step into the role with just over 24 hours’ notice. Read about her adrenaline-filled day and amazing performance.

Do you leave TweetDeck open while you’re practicing? Do you watch endless chains of YouTube videos long after you’ve gone to bed? Is your sense of self-worth tied to your reputation on an online forum? Do you tweet from the toilet? A social media intervention might be in order.

Dr. Jahn answers questions from singers about rheumatoid arthritis, an edema on an arytenoid, sleep apnea, and an appendectomy. If you have a question for the doctor, e-mail him at jahn@classicalsinger.com..

Research shows that setting heady goals gets you nowhere, but realistic, small goals do. Consider five such financial resolutions for your new year.

If you are an avid or even casual reader of Classical Singer, you have probably noticed recent themes and references to health and fitness. The series “Does Size Matter,” about

Desdemona Tells Her Story Some time ago Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison and famed theater and opera stage director Peter Sellars argued over the artistic value of Shakespeare’s play Othello.

CS asked summer program directors to share highlights of their 2011 program and tell us what to watch for in 2012. Read their words and participants’ words—and check out a few photos—here.

Luca Pisaroni dreamed of being the next Pavarotti while growing up in Verdi’s hometown of Busseto, Italy. But fate—and puberty—had other things in store. Although gracing the world’s stages as a tenor was not in the cards, doing so as a bass-baritone was. Now Pisaroni draws inspiration from his fellow Fach sharers, including his famous father-in-law, Thomas Hampson. Success has not come quickly, however, and for this Italian bass-baritone, the journey is the destination.

In the November issue, Cindy shared how singers can make homestays heaven. This month she writes an open letter of both gratitude and advice to those who open their homes—and often their hearts—to singers.

Considering creating your own performance opportunities? Find success right from the start by following your musical instincts.