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Jan 01 CS Staff

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Mortier Quits The New York Times announced Nov. 7 that provocative impresario Gerard Mortier has decided not to assume the top position at New York City Opera. For the previous

Jan 01 Maria Nockin

The Tech-Savvy Singer : Amazon Kindle for Singers

This month, Classical Singer reviews an exciting new gadget, amazon.com’s Kindle—a device for reading books on the go. Find out what this paperback-sized device can do for classical singers.

Dec 01 Amanda White

Perfect Collaboration : A Conversation with Frederica von Strade and Jake Heggie about 'Three Decembers'

Jake Heggie’s new opera, Three Decembers, appears this month in Berkeley with San Francisco Opera, starring mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade. Heggie and von Stade collaborated on the project from the beginning and for the world premiere of the opera in Houston last March, under the title Last Acts. Read about the collaborative process, how the work evolved, and how these two artists gained insight and inspiration in tandem.

Dec 01 David F Wylie

The Singer’s Wish List

Looking for the perfect gift for your singer friend, teacher, or significant other? Or perhaps want to drop some hints about something you might like to find in your stocking? Classical Singer has some suggestions for the ideal gifts for you and your colleagues.

Dec 01 Amanda White

San Francisco Lyric Opera : Intimate Opera with Ambition

The artistic director of the relatively small San Francisco
Lyric Opera company never lets its size hold him back.
Armed with creativity, he finds ways to make big operas—
and big ideas—work.

Dec 01 Kay Kleinerman

Ask Erda : The Price of Principles

What do you do when the demands of your job conflict with your deeply held values? Cindy Sadler addresses this difficult dilemma.

Dec 01 Cindy Sadler

Learning To Let go : A Discussion about the Inner Game of Singing with Feldenkrais Teacher Maxine Davis

Last month Jill Anna Ponasik shared the experience of her first lesson with Feldenkrais teacher Maxine Davis. Ponasik left having discovered new-found feelings of freedom in her singing, and wondering if she could make them last. This month, find out how she’s doing as the Feldenkrais method continues to inform her singing.

Dec 01 Jill Anna Ponasik

Doctor, Can I Get the Shot?

When stress or illness cause vocal problems, singers often look for a quick fix, such as a cortisone or homeopathic shot. But is this always a good idea? And what do you, as your own primary healthcare expert, need to know about the shots you get? Here’s our resident medical expert with everything you need to know on the topic.

Dec 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The Singer’s Addiction : Part Four: Finding a New Elixir of Love

In the first three articles of this series, Adria Firestone took us through deciding when to retire, fully grieving for your loss, and discovering your passions. This month she shares how to evaluate your own skill set and find meaningful and fulfilling ways to create away from the stage.

Dec 01 Adria Firestone

Editor’s Note : ‘To Be, To Do, or To Suffer’

Perched at the top of a hill on Manhattan’s Upper Westside sits a beautiful mausoleum. Its massive dome and stately columns rise high above the Hudson River, and yet President

Dec 01 Sara Thomas

Center Stage : Barbara DeMaio Caprilli, Dramatic Soprano

Barbara DeMaio Caprilli Dramatic Soprano Winston Salem, N.C. Please tell our readers about your career highlights so far. Odabella in Attila at La Scala, Aida in Verona [and] Rome, Tosca

Dec 01 CS Staff