Classical Singer Magazine

Letters to the Editor

ºDear Editor: CS is a must-have for singers young and old. It’s always full of useful, informative and inspirational information. It’s a survival/planning guide for college singers. —Kenneth Kellogg, Ann

Sep 01 CJ Williamson

Cantus : On the Road to Fame

It started out as a Saturday morning diversion. But these former college students have managed to create a new market niche and set a great example on how to thrive in today's tough arts economy.

Sep 01 Maria-Cristina Necula

Bulletin Board

Actors’ Equity and AGMA Agreement, The Actors’ Equity Associa-tion and The American Guild of Musical Artists have announced a ground breaking agreement that resolves many jurisdiction questions pertaining to a

Sep 01 Maria Nockin

Creative Depression: Rainbow Mother Unleashed

In March of 1999, CS did an entire issue on the topic of mental health using Kay Redfield Jamison’s book, Touched With Fire, which discusses the creative personality’s penchant for depression or bipolar illness. It’s all too common for singers to suffer with depression or other mental illnesses that make it difficult to keep going—and the stress of the business makes it that much harder for the artistic temperament to survive. Linda McKay revisits the topic here with a surprising twist that links the modern artist’s depressive tendencies with ancient Mayan legend.

Sep 01 Linda McKay

Opera News, the Magazine for Opera Fans

It is unquestionably the reigning fan magazine for opera audiences. CS decided to talk to the editor and publisher about future plans with the magazine and the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Building audiences for opera is a high priority for our readers as well, so we salute Opera News and the Guild!