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The Truth About Addiction : Soprano Andrea Gruber Speaks Out

With sensational singing and great successes behind her and nothing but opportunity on the horizon, Andrea Gruber seems to have it made. Unbeknownst to many, however, her struggle with addiction almost ruined her career. Now, with ten years of sobriety under her belt, Ms. Gruber speaks candidly about throwing off the chains of addiction and saving her voice.
Oct 01
Turning The Tides of Addiction : Charles Edwin Taylor

Hailed for his booming baritone voice, strong stage presence, and all-around charisma, Charles Taylor has appeared on stage at the Metropolitan Opera, Portland Opera, and Pacific Opera, to name just a few. Taylor’s road to fame, however, has been anything but typical. After years of substance abuse, Taylor resolved to sober up and start again. He has applied that same determination to his singing career and is now reaping the rewards.
Oct 01
Your Tonsils : A Singer's Primer

Exactly what are those two nubs on either side of your palate? Do you need them, should you ignore them, or have them taken out? CS’ resident physician shares the answers.
Oct 01
Studying in Germany, Courtesy of Uncle Sam : Roles that Fit

Jennifer Porto traveled to Germany to study German art song and learn the language, but along the way she has gained additional valuable insights. One of those moments came when she auditioned for the Hochschule’s production of Handel’s Alcina. It brought into focus the knowledge that she had truly ended a great love affair—an affair with the wrong music.
Oct 01
From Great Plans to Great Results : A Conversation with Peter Gelb

Upon his recent retirement, Joseph Volpe handed the reigns to Peter Gelb, making him the new general director of the Met, America’s premier opera house. With big shoes to fill, Gelb’s vast experience in production has prepared him well—and he has big ideas for change and improvement at the Met. In this Classical Singer exclusive, Gelb shares how his parents helped shape his cultural interests, how his early years as an usher at the Met have influenced his ideas for generating excitement within those walls again, and why he advises singers to think of opera in terms of “musical theater.”
Oct 01
Editor’s Note : Battling the Bonds of Addiction

I had occasion recently to pick up a trade magazine for lawyers. I’m always intrigued to see another magazine, so I opened the issue with interest. As I glanced through
Oct 01
Certified Classical Singer ’06-’07

After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2006 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2006-2007.This month, read about sopranos Eun-Hee Kim, from the Professional Division, and Maija Lisa Currie, from the Emerging Professional Division.
Oct 01
Bulletin Board

Gambling Addict May Have Tried to Pay Off Debts the Wrong Way Until recently, Greg Hogan was a cello student at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Now he is a bank
Oct 01
Remembering the Silvery Tones of Elizabeth Schwarzkopf

Hailed for her flawless singing and physical beauty, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf recently passed on at the age of 90. Her long life was not without controversy—she was also known for her affiliation with the Nazi Party prior to World War II, as well as her sometimes caustic remarks. Controversy aside, she will long be remembered for her unforgettable operatic role portrayals and work with German Lieder.
Oct 01
Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: I have just finished reading “From Cancer to Carnegie Hall,” [August 2006] and loved what Ms. Hart had to say about vocal function and the building and rebuilding
Oct 01
Adolescence Again?

Feeling frustrated with your 9-to-5 day job that has nothing to do with music? One CS reader found himself in those very shoes, but then discovered that he had more job options than he once thought. Read how keeping an open mind helped him find employment that used his musical skills and prepared him for other career opportunities down the road.
Oct 01
La Serenata : Mastering the Personal Touch

Looking for a way to keep your arias fresh, try out new repertoire in front of an audience, and work with fellow singers? Read about a new music group on the scene in New York City that has found a way to do just that—and make a little money in the process.
Oct 01
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