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Oct 01 CS Staff

Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings, and more

Auction of Musical Scores at Sotheby’s in Paris Sotheby’s will have an auction of musical scores and other memorabilia that pertain to music in Paris on October 16 and 17,

Oct 01 Maria Nockin

Breaking the Rules to Build a Career : Susanna Phllips

Soprano Susanna Phillips is far from her humble Alabaman beginnings with recent engagements in Spain and France and upcoming engagements at the Met, Carnegie Hall, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. But Phillips has hardly forgotten her roots, as evidenced in the summer chamber music celebration she founded: Twickenham Fest. Perhaps it’s that connection to her early beginnings that continues to ground her today, giving her inspiring musical insights and a healthy career perspective, which she shares in this Classical Singer exclusive.

Oct 01 Olivia Giovetti

Antibiotics Reconsidered

Do physicians overprescribe antibiotics, particularly to singers? Dr. Jahn answers this by taking a look at the role of bacteria in the body and how best to protect the good bacteria while fighting the bad.

Oct 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

On Her Own Terms : Laurie Rubin

Laurie Rubin is a talented singer with a range of interests and artistic endeavors. And, by the way, she’s blind.

Oct 01 Amanda Keil

An Early Start

Aspiring young vocalists get a rare glimpse into the world of opera through high school apprentice programs.

Oct 01 Megan Gloss

A Voice Like Velvet : Remembering Contralto Jean Madeira

Jean Madeira enjoyed a lengthy career at the Metropolitan Opera, where her Carmen was legendary. But the road to that Carmen was hardly straight. Read about the mezzo soprano whose large shadow nearly kept Madeira from that role on the Met stage, as well as Madeira’s remarkable voice and acting abilities that led to an international career, as seen through the eyes of those who knew her.

Oct 01 Tony Villecco

Putting Your Best Sound Forward : Young Artist Program Recordings

Most young artist applications now require singers to send a recording as a screening tool for the thousand or more applicants every year. With so many applying for each position, what in a recording prompts directors to invite you to audition? What causes them to “tune you out?”

Oct 01 Jason Vest

Much Ado About One Page

Young Artist Program administrators speak out about résumé dos and don’ts.

Oct 01 Kathleen Buccleugh

Mind Your Manners : Proper Etiquette Opens Doors

When it comes to being a singer, communication is key. But often some of the most important dialogue is done without accompaniment. Being a polished professional means never missing a chance to make a good impression, whether in person or on paper (and computer screens, too).

Oct 01 Greg Waxberg

An Holistic Approach to Preparing for YAP Auditions

Hear first hand from someone who sits on the other side of the table what the general director of the Florentine Opera looks for in Young Artist Program auditions.

Oct 01 William Florescu

The Entrepreneurial Career : An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Productivity

Have lots to do? Balancing work with play can make you like your work more—and help you to do more, too.