Classical Singer Magazine

Nasaltiy in the Tenor Voice : Causes and Solutions

“Please have an article that addresses reducing a nasal sound in tenors. I understand that the sound must pierce through an orchestra and reach the listening audience, but must it be so strident? Ouch!” Here’s David Jones’ response to this recent request from a CS reader.

Applause- Who Needs It? : The Corruption of Praise

Has applause become so perfunctory that it doesn’t really mean anything anymore? Is the standing ovation such the norm that it no longer signifies an extraordinary performance? Dr. Levinson examines these questions and offers a few more meaningful alternatives.

Time Stands Still : A Formula for Developing Artistry

Looking for a way to take your singing to the next level? In this interview and discussion with Louis Menendez, he shares his formula for digging deep into the music and yourself to create real magic.

John Newmark: Pianist, Mentor

Behind every great recital singer is a great pianist, and John Newmark, a master Lieder accompanist, was behind some of the best, including Maureen Forrester, Janet Baker and most famously, Kathleen Ferrier. In this interview, Michel Bourda, Newmark’s friend for more than 30 years, reminisces about this German-born prodigy who became one of Canada’s leading musical luminaries.

Spotlight on the 2005-2006 Certified Classical Singers

Each month Classical Singer highlights two of the fourteen singers chosen by our panel of distinguished judges from more than 200 applicants as having a ready-to-go audition package appropriate to their Artist Division. This month we spotlight Arlene Alvarado from the Emerging Professional Division and Rochelle Bard from the Professional Division.

We hope to see you at the next AudComps – May 2006 in Philadelphia!

To Cruise Or Not To Cruise

Winter is fast approaching, and things are going a bit slow with the career. Your last performance was months ago. Bills are beginning to pile up. Auditions are getting to be a bit expensive. You long for a change. Why not work on a cruise ship? A cruise ship?

Studying in Germany, Courtesy of the U.S. Government : The First Few Hours

Walk with Ms. Porto along the streets of Frankfurt, Germany, in the second installment in a series of articles highlighting her Fulbright adventures. Take part in her first moments as a Fellow—minus, thank goodness, the jet lag!