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Cabellissima

The BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition, one of the more repertoire-intensive competitions around, hosts 25 singers every other year in Cardiff, Wales for seven days of fierce competition. Nicole Cabell, the first American ever to receive the title “Singer of the World,” talks about the road that led to her success at this competition and others, about how she managed to pack for both a week of competing and a two-week European tour, and how she prepares on the day before a competition. Singers interested in taking part in the 2007 BBC Cardiff Competition should e-mail cardiff.singer@bbc.co.uk.
May 01
Preparing for a Competition

Competitions can sometimes seem to be a recipe for failure. Often they have only one winner, which means they have many losers. Competitions shouldn’t always be about winning, however, as master teacher David Jones points out. Competing in competitions can also provide invaluable performing experience, feedback from judges, and networking opportunities. Whatever your reason for competing, read David Jones’ advice for that next competition. From determining if you’ll be competitive, to what to wear, to choosing the right repertoire, to how to prepare, it’s all here.
May 01
Competing in Canada : 'Concours Musical International de Montreal

Classical Singer was in attendance at the 2005 Concours Musical International de Montréal, a competition hosted in the historic city of Montreal, Canada. Each year the competition focuses on a different instrument, and 2005 was the year of the voice. The 2006 competition will feature violinists, but the 2007 Concours will again be for voice. Applications for entry are available for download now at www.jeunessesmusicales.com/en/concours/concours.asp.
May 01
Bulletin Board

Opera Company Founder Dies Bass-baritone Benjamin Matthews passed away Feb. 14, at the age of 72. He sang with a number of major opera companies, including the New York City
May 01
Center Stage : Elizabeth Herlitz, Soprano

Each month CS highlights one of its readers. If you’d like to take Center Stage in an upcoming issue of Classical Singer, visit www.classicalsinger.com/magazine/center_stage/. Tell us about yourself, and upload a picture. We want to know about you!
May 01
Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: I just wanted to thank you for the issue [February 2006] devoted to singers with families. I gave birth to the most precious baby boy in November, but
May 01
Editor’s Note : When Losing Isn't Really Losing

A few years ago, I attended a reception following the finals of a District Metropolitan Opera audition. Before the winners were announced, the head judge asked to say a few
May 01
On the Fast Track to Fame

Classical Singer first featured Lawrence Brownlee in an interview with David Kubiak in March 2002. We caught up with him again last year during his performance as Count Almaviva in a Teatro de Madrid production of Barber of Seville. The late CJ Williamson, who had been observing with great interest the meteoric beginnings of what promises to be a brilliant career, commissioned this interview. She was especially interested in the technical aspects of the development of Mr. Brownlee’s extraordinary voice and prompted some of the questions in the interview.
May 01
Spotlight on the 2005-2006 Certified Classical Singers

This month concludes the Classical Singer spotlight on the 14 singers named Certified Singers at the 2005 AudComps. This month we spotlight Cortez Mitchell and Jason Kaminski from the Young Artist Division. Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2006 – 2007 Certified Classical Singers, to be named at the Classical Singer Convention 2006 in Philadelphia at the end of this month.
May 01
‘Requiescat in Pace,’ : Anna Moffo (1932-2006)

CS takes a moment to remember legendary soprano Anna Moffo, a glamorous woman with a rich, clear voice who made Mimi, Violetta, Madama Butterfly and other roles come alive for her fans.
May 01
A Beloved Teacher Passes On

After enjoying a fine European career, gifted teacher and soprano Louisa Panou Takahashi Welty spent much of her life giving back to young singers.
May 01
Sound’s Good : Perception and Recording Your Voice

Getting a great recording is critical, regardless of your career level. Sometimes the task can be overwhelming— most singers aren’t recording engineers! So CS asked one expert, who happens to be both a singer and an engineer, to give you the questions to ask at every stage of the recording process, to make sure your time and money result in a product you are proud to have bear your name. Your perception is the fundamental key to your decision-making process in each phase of your recording project. Don’t miss Zoe Vandermeer’s class at the Classical Singer Convention 2006, May 18-20 in Philadelphia.
May 01
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