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Classical Singer Magazine
Acting Out or Acting Up?

Anyone who’s received audition feedback more than once knows that different auditioners have different ideas about movement in auditions. While the following interview responses may not definitively answer the question, they should give you some insight to the reasoning behind these varying opinions.
Oct 01
The $50 Week : The Winning Ticket

Going to the opera is an important part of every singer’s continued education, but it can also be an expensive endeavor. You can save some cash without passing up that next production with these terrific tips for scoring cheap tickets.
Oct 01
From the Editor : Less Is More

I am a procrastinator. In spite of my many efforts to change, I have spent years fine tuning this well honed tendency to put things off, wait until the last
Oct 01
Feedback

Tell us how we’re doing. We’d love to hear your response and reaction to the articles published each month, as well as your view on the classical singing community. Contact us via e-mail at editorial@classicalsinger.com or by mail at Classical Singer magazine, P.O. Box 1710, Draper, UT 84020.
Oct 01
Helen Donath : From Lady Baritone to Lyric Soprano

In a career that has spanned nearly five decades, Helen Donath has left her mark on the operatic world in both recordings and performances worldwide. But such a career doesn’t happen without facing a few setbacks. After nearly destroying her voice at the hands of an incompetent teacher, Donath started from scratch to rebuild her voice. Find out why she now considers that a blessing in disguise, how she remembers a myriad of A-list singers with whom she has shared the stage, and what her trick is to still be singing at age 69.
Oct 01
Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings and More

Operalia Announces Winners of 2009 Competition On August 1, 2009, Operalia, Plácido Domingo’s worldwide opera competition, presented prizes to this year’s winners. Twenty-five-year-old Russian soprano Julia Novikova and 27-year-old Russian
Oct 01
Loosening the Purse Strings

In any assembling of singers, but perhaps especially in audition waiting rooms, purses and bags loom large in both number and size. But what exactly do singers keep in those significant satchels? Find out here.
Oct 01
Becoming an Actor Who Sings

Being an opera singer is no longer just about the singing—it’s also about the acting and your ability to move well on stage. Find out what directors see missing in singers, how their programs are striving to solve that, and what they recommend you can do now to hone these skills for yourself.
Oct 01
Analyze This : Dramaturgy for Classical Singers

When learning music, digging deeper than just the notes on the page can make the difference between mediocre and truly great performers. Coaches and dramaturgs can greatly help singers in this area. Are there things singers can do themselves, and on their own time, too? Find out here.
Oct 01
The Tech-Savvy Singer : Ten Things Not to Do on the Internet

The social networking tools provide some incredible opportunities, but here are some common mistakes to avoid.
Oct 01
Singers : Is Jogging Good for You?

As temperatures cool and colored leaves make for great scenic views, fall is a great time to start a new exercise program. Jogging, with all of its benefits, just might be the right fit for you.
Oct 01
Collaboration, Creativity and Sheer Determination : How Singers Are Beating the Recession

As phrases like “tough economic times” and “the current economic situation” flood the airwaves, find out how three singers are not only surviving, but even thriving.
Oct 01
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