Maria Zouves, soprano turned opera administrator, talks about what she has done as a singer (good and not so good), what she sees other singers do, and how you can be at your very best for your next audition. Be sure to join her for more auditioning dos and don’ts at two masterclasses at this year’s convention.
After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2007 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2007-2008. This month, we feature soprano Meredith Hansen from the Emerging Professional Division. Be sure to join us for the exciting AudComps Finals Concert at this year’s Classical Singer Convention to hear those vying for the title of Certified Singer ‘08-‘09.
Auditions are nerve-wracking enough. Factor in a pianist with whom you have never worked and the situation can become even more dicey. You can make your pianist’s job easier, however, and ensure that you both enjoy the audition experience. Laurie Rogers, assistant conductor with the Opera Company of Philadelphia, tells you how. Meet and work with Rogers at this year’s Classical Singer Convention.
Soprano Rochelle Bard, first-place winner of the Professional Division of the Classical Singer AudComps ‘07, shares how she overcame her stage fright, how she made her most “cried-over” aria her new favorite, and how she has learned to be “in the moment” as a performer.
Often in the midst of the ups and downs and high pressure career of classical singing we can lose ourselves, blurring the lines between our identity and our profession. Read about five tools to help strengthen your core—that inner sense of who you are—leading to a healthier and happier you, both on and off the stage. Be sure to join Debbie Riggs Wood for more discussion on this topic at the Classical Singer Convention ’08 in New York City, May 24-26.
I’ll never forget my first trip to Brooklyn. I was in town for an audition and my boss had arranged for me to stay with her sister, who lived in
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Women in opera are taking on the role of a lifetime and having it all, balancing high-maintenance careers with motherhood. Five divas sit down to discuss how they determined when it was the right time to have kids and how that decision has affected their careers.
A fundamental part of the online Classical Singer Community since its creation in 1998, the General Interest Forum is more than a resource. For classical singers and those interested in the art of singing it has become one of the most popular discussion panels available on the Web. Here are some quotes from some great moments this past month on the forum. Want to voice your opinion on something here or otherwise? Visit www.classicalsinger.com.
Does having kids make you a better artist? Can you stay in touch with your kids while you’re constantly on the road? Are the issues of balancing career and family different for male singers than female singers? Three singers who know the ins and outs, struggles, and joys of juggling fatherhood and a singing career discuss this and more.
When singers consider the tricky issue of balancing career and family, many questions arise. When is the right time to start a family? Should you home school your kids and
