Classical Singer Magazine

The $50 Week : Boston on a Budget

Boston has long been seen as the early music center of North America. Whether traveling to Beantown as singer or tourist, get great tips on how to save a dime on everything from food to hotels to musical performances, many featuring early music tunes.

Oct 01 Olivia Giovetti

From the Editor : When Old Meets New

While an undergrad my theory teacher told our class about a revolutionary new choral and orchestral composition he had heard that had, in his words, changed his life. This piece

Oct 01 Sara Thomas

Why I Sing : Sandra Marante

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Oct 01 CS Staff

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Oct 01 CS Staff

When Early Opera Meets the Modern Stage : What Singers Can Expect in the Approach to Performing Period Works

The Baroque era gave birth to opera—maybe not quite as we know it today, but the art form nonetheless. So what happens when modern-day opera companies mount early opera? What approach do modern directors take and what do they look for in singers?

Oct 01 Megan Gloss

Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings and More

Text Messaging Garners Small Donations for L.A. Philharmonic Advertisements on the jumbo-screen at the Hollywood Bowl encourage viewers to donate $5 or $10 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic via text

Oct 01 Maria Nockin

Dame Emma

Emma Kirkby discovered her passion for early music in the 1970s and has been introducing audiences worldwide to the music ever since. With over 100 recordings to her name and a recipient of the Order of the British Empire in 2000, Dame Emma is recognized as a consummate artist and veritable expert on early music. Read how this remarkable woman who began as an English major and school teacher and never dreamed of being a singer found her life’s path as she talks about singing, Baroque and Renaissance instruments, and the joy of making music in this Classical Singer exclusive.

Oct 01 Lisa Houston

The Teacher’s Corner : Demythologizing Vocal Technique

Teacher Brad Jenks opines on the dangers of kneeling before the altar of technique and how teachers can best nurture their students in and out of the studio by keeping it simple.

Oct 01 Brad Jenks

Improvised Leadership : Nicholas McGegan and What It Takes to sing Baroque Opera

Baroque opera expert Nicholas McGegan shares what he looks for in singers he hires, how he approaches writing cadenzas, and what type of voice he wants for both Handel and Mozart operas.

Oct 01 Amanda Keil

Continuo Your Education

Is the pun of this title lost on you? Are you wondering just what is continuo and why should it be important to you? Then it’s high time to continuo your education. Read about the musical evolution of continuo and how learning this skill can help free you as a musician, tap into your creativity, and improve your collaborative skills.

Oct 01 Amanda Keil

Festival It Up Early Music Style

With so many early music festivals dotting the land, how can you begin to know which one is right for you? As always, research, research, research. And this sampling of several first-rate festivals is the perfect jumping-off point to begin your search.

Oct 01 Julie Lyn Barber

Keeping It Interesting

Composer vocalist M Ryan Taylor asks early music specialists, “With so much repeated text in Baroque and early music arias, how do you keep your characterization fresh?”

Oct 01 M. Ryan Taylor