Mergers increase clout, but often decrease the ability of small groups to be well-represented. Last month we reported on the “partnership” of Opera America with Chorus America. But other unions are busy discussing partnerships, and singers need to stay aware of what is happening.
Another late Mozart opera, newly discovered, is likely to become standard repertoire.
There are many wonderful voice teachers in the world, but there are probably just as many who cause singers great harm either pschologically, vocally and musically–or all three. If you are a young singer, how can you know? Teacher Erik Johanson tells singers what their teachers should be doing–and not doing.
