It’s December—the time of year when musicians have the opportunity to make the holidays a magical place for the rest of the world. Quite a burden to carry! I know
aThis is the season when singers have to deal with a certain kind of comment from a lot of well-meaning strangers … and even family and friends. Sometimes it can
Dressing Room Demands Pavarotti apparently has some interesting backstage requests. According to a recent article in The Times of London, “the usual order for the maestro’s air-conditioned personal dressing room
You say ‘Foo-TRAHL’, she says ‘FEW-trull’ — but don’t call the whole thing off just yet! Instead, read what this fast-rising soprano has to say about education and preparation, creating new roles, following in the footsteps of Beverly Sills, surviving a well-publicized nude scene, and never—well, hardly ever—reading her own reviews.
Dear Singers, The terrorist attack of September 11th has made this month of Thanksgiving more poignant than any other has been. For the first time in our lives, we appreciate
A definite "keeper from the Dean Emeritus of American accompanists, this comprehensive list illuminates the steps necessary to make any song your own and communicate it with understanding and authority. In compiling these notes, Maestro Trovillo has distilled the wisdom of a lifetime of work with the greatest singers of several generations.
Immortal for her teaching of Schwarzkopf as well as her own remarkably controlled singing, this soprano's recorded legacy deserves the closest study.
Patient: Doctor, it hurts when I do this. Doctor: Then don't do that.
It is not an evil, it is a necessity. Keep it flowing, and if it becomes a problem, wash it away.
The familiarity of this aria necessitates a careful examination to prevent a rendition too rote to reveal its freshness and meaning.
A special birthday tribute to the Dean of American Accompanists, featuring testimonials from his singers and priceless advice on how to learn a new song from the maestro himself.
Two renowned divas, Daniela Dessi and Sylvie Valayre, reflect on another diva, Puccini's Tosca.
