Classical Singer Magazine

Putting Alexander to the Test

Last month CS featured a book review highlighting the connection between singing and the Alexander Technique. This month read about one singer’s practical experience with the technique in her first ever Alexander private lesson.

Nov 01 Amanda White

Media Savy

Singers usually love the spotlight—but doing a radio or television interview can be terrifying. For one thing, talking—rather than singing—is the main event, and secondly, there’s no script! Learn a few tricks of the trade to help calm your nerves and make your interview a success.

Nov 01 J. Wallace and Catherine L. Tully

A Singer’s Guide to Communicating Effectively

We get only a few precious minutes to make a good impression on those all-important folks who do the hiring, but those minutes can make all the difference. Here are a few tips on how to make those first impressions positive ones.

Nov 01 Eileen Strempel

Addressing the Unanswerable Questions : A Masterclass on Charles Ives' Songs

Insurance man by day and composer by night, Charles Ives was, remarkably, one of the most prolific American composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Learn more about his art songs and their appropriate interpretation from insights Jamie Kotmair acquired in a recent master class with two Ives experts.

Nov 01 Jamie Kotmair

Studying in Germany, Courtesy of the U.S. Government : Finding My Niche

In this latest installment of our Fulbright Scholar’s European experiences, Jennifer continues her language training and orientation. Meeting the other Fulbrighters, from biologists to economists, prompts some self-evaluation. Is studying music as valid as finding a cure for an illness or improving the economy? Jennifer finds her own answers.

Nov 01 Jennifer Porto

No Artifice: : Patrick Summers

From San Francisco Opera, to Houston Grand Opera, to the Shanghai Conservatory, Patrick Summers has enjoyed a successful and varied career as a music director, teacher, and conductor. In this Classical Singer exclusive, he shares his secrets for having a career as a singer, his amazing experiences working in China, and what he looks for in an audition.

Nov 01 Maria-Cristina Necula

Rebuilding After Katrina : Robert Lyall and New Orleans Opera

Damage assessment and massive cleanup efforts have begun in hurricane-ravaged New Orleans. Such is the case for New Orleans Opera, under the direction of general director Robert Lyall. In this Classical Singer exclusive, Mr. Lyall discusses the extent of the damage the opera company has suffered, the effect of Katrina on the 2005-2006 season, the company’s plans to rebuild, and what this will mean for the city of New Orleans.

Nov 01 Sara Thomas