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Tell us how we’re doing. Tell us about the articles that have helped you and articles you’d like to read. Share with us and our readers how YOU are doing and what you’re finding makes you a more successful classical singer. We would like to publish your comments, received either by e-mail at editorial@classicalsinger.com or in the mail at P.O. Box 1710, Draper, UT 84020. The opinions expressed are not necessarily the view of Classical Singer magazine or the publisher.

Mar 01 CS Staff

Editor’s Note : Seeking the Divine

A popular morning radio show recently featured a psychic as a regular guest. Listeners jammed the phone lines, hoping for a chance to ask the psychic a question. The questions

Mar 01 Sara Thomas

Bringing East to West : A Conversation with Bass Hao Jiang Tian

After recently appearing in the Metropolitan Opera’s world premiere of The First Emperor, Hao Jiang Tian sat down with CS to discuss not only the new opera, but also his plans to bring other Chinese operas to the West. In this Classical Singer exclusive, Tian discusses the challenges of learning a work in progress and a few of the tricks he uses to memorize constantly changing music, text, and staging. Tian also shares his remarkable journey, from growing up in Communist China when western music was banned, to an international career on the opera stage.

Mar 01 Lois B Morris

A Foot In Both Worlds : Broadway's Lisa Vroman Chats About Crossover

In Part One of this article (page 32), Brent Barrett shared his words of wisdom for singers considering a career switch to musical theatre. In Part Two, read how Broadway star Lisa Vroman keeps up her stamina during a long run, why she thinks musical theatre is similar to art song, and why she’s so grateful for her classical training.

Mar 01 Susan Dormady Eisenberg

A Tenor Who ‘Crosses Over’ to Baritone

In Part One of this article, Brent Barrett shares his words of wisdom for singers considering a career switch to musical theatre.

Mar 01 Susan Dormady Eisenberg

Meet Two Stars Whose Talent Is No ‘Phantom’ : Broadway's Brent Barrett and Lisa Vroman Chat About Crossover

As a young theater fan in the 1960s, I discovered the magic of Broadway musicals through original cast albums. Those recordings introduced me to leading men and ladies who sang

Mar 01 Susan Dormady Eisenberg

Debra Byrd : 'Idol'-izing good technique, stage presence

Another season of American Idol is well underway, and while classical singing is rarely ever the fare, many classical singers admit to watching the show. Few are aware, however, that the show’s vocal coach/arranger has roots in classical singing. In this Classical Singer exclusive, Debra Byrd shares her experiences working on television’s top reality show, and shares some advice for classical singers crossing over into popular music.

Mar 01 Nat Charles

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 Christi Amonson from the Emerging Professional Division.

Mar 01 CS Staff

Not in Kansas Anymore : Lyric Mezzo Joyce DiDonato's Rise to Stardom

Not long after the recent release of her new CD, A Journey Through Venice: Songs by Fauré, Hahn and Head; Arias by Rossini and Handel, Joyce DiDonato sat down with Classical Singer’s Chantal Panozzo to discuss her myriad of recent successes. DiDonato shares how keeping the right mental frame of mind is one key to staying physically healthy, why opera isn’t something you’ll find in her iTunes, and how she handled the challenges of a live recording project.

Mar 01 Chantal Panozzo

A Word From Ana Maria Martinez : A Strong, Advantageous Approach When Entering Auditions and Competitions

World-renowned soprano Ana Maria Martinez joins CS with her first article, offering sound advice on where you need to focus to put your best forward in the audition and competition circuit, as well as a guide for choosing the best repertoire for you. If you have an issue you’d like Ms. Martinez to address in a future column, e-mail it to editorial@classicalsinger.com.

Mar 01 Ana Maria Martinez

Taxes : Do You Own a Hobby or a Business?

Were you one of the rare early birds who filed your taxes months ago, or is this favorite pastime still on the horizon? If you’re like most Americans and haven’t filed yet, consider some sound advice to get your business of singing or teaching in order.

Mar 01 Lynnette Owens

Inspirazione! : Crossing Over: Broadening Your Vocal Horizons

Learning from other forms and looking at the voice’s component parts can help shift your consciousness from asking what is the right way to sing, to what is the most expressive way to sing—or even, dare we say it, the most fun?

Mar 01 Lisa Houston

Classical Singer Magazine

Letters To The Editor

Editor’s Note : Seeking the Divine

Bringing East to West : A Conversation with Bass Hao Jiang Tian

A Foot In Both Worlds : Broadway's Lisa Vroman Chats About Crossover

A Tenor Who ‘Crosses Over’ to Baritone

Meet Two Stars Whose Talent Is No ‘Phantom’ : Broadway's Brent Barrett and Lisa Vroman Chat About Crossover

Debra Byrd : 'Idol'-izing good technique, stage presence

Certified Classical Singers ’06-’07

Not in Kansas Anymore : Lyric Mezzo Joyce DiDonato's Rise to Stardom

A Word From Ana Maria Martinez : A Strong, Advantageous Approach When Entering Auditions and Competitions

Taxes : Do You Own a Hobby or a Business?

Inspirazione! : Crossing Over: Broadening Your Vocal Horizons

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