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Living More Than the Glamorous Life : A Conversation with Linda Watson

How did someone who didn’t like to sing and felt no real connection to the classical music her teachers assigned her end up absolutely loving her life as an international opera super star? Soprano Linda Watson tells all, including taking a 15-year hiatus from singing while her “big” dramatic voice developed, how she found her true Fach, and why she now views singing as her most meaningful and rewarding pursuit.
May 01
Three Months to a Better Singing Career : Part 1

Do you find yourself looking ahead to a summer with no set singing engagements, wondering how to make the most of the next four months before another audition season? Here’s the first part of a step-by-step, do-it-yourself, intensive summer program to help you improve your entire audition package—everything from sharpening your singing and acting skills to updating your headshot and résumé.
May 01
Certified Classical Singers ’07-’08

After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2007 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2007-2008. This month, we feature soprano Jan Cornelius and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Kosharsky from the Emerging Professional Division.
May 01
Obituaries : Remembering Cornelius L Reid

Vocal Pioneer, Instructor, Philosopher, and Prolific Author
Feb. 7, 1911- Feb. 3, 2008
May 01
Bulletin Board

Submit entries to the bulletin board by e-mail at bulletinboard@classicalsinger.com.
May 01
Headquarters: Boston

In our last installment (Nov. ‘07 issue), we delved into Chicago’s singing scene. This month we keep our mittens on as we bounce back over to New England for a stop in Boston.
May 01
Measuring the Maestros

CS’ favorite violinist returns with tales of conductors and his criteria for what makes a maestro great, and not so great.
May 01
Echoes from the Forum

A fundamental part of the online Classical Singer Community since its creation in 1998, the General Interest Forum is more than a resource. For classical singers and those interested in the art of singing it has become one of the most popular discussion panels available on the Web. Here are some quotes from some great moments this past month on the forum. Want to voice your opinion on something here or otherwise? Visit www.classicalsinger.com.
May 01
Inspirazione! : The Pretty Singer

As opera moves to the big screen, the value the industry places on being physically attractive seems to be on the rise. What value should beauty have in the opera world? Are pretty singers treated differently, and if so, how does this affect their vocal development? What value do you place on your looks, and how does it affect your sense of worth as a performer?
May 01
Obituaries : Tenor Giuseppe di Stefano Dead at 88

Tenor Giuseppe di Stefano passed away March 3, leaving wonderful memories in the minds of his older fans and fabulous recordings available everywhere that can thrill old and young alike. Born in
May 01
Recovering from Voice Rest

Dr. Jahn advises singers what to do to ensure healthy and
beautiful singing after a period of vocal rest.
May 01
Pique Performance : Practicing Singers and Complaining Neighbors

Practice makes perfect, right? Well, what do you when complaining neighbors make practicing difficult, if not impossible? CS’ Rachel Antman found herself in just such a situation and decided to search out possible solutions.
May 01
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