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Changes in Classical Singer

CS magazine and the CS Community website continue to evolve to better meet the needs of singers and to take advantage of emerging technologies. Not surprisingly, the internet is playing an increasingly important role in the marketing, preparation and presentation of singers

Mar 01 David D. Wood

A Close Look at Monostatos Aria from Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte”

The composer has provided a more detailed description of dynamics than is usual for music of this period, and attention should be paid to his wishes.

Mar 01 Joseph Smith

Dr. Anthony Jahn Answers Your Questions

Classical Singer's voice doctor addresses the problems of breathy singing, chronic throat clearing, and a developing vocal wobble.

Mar 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Beating the Clock : Singers Speakout on Age Discrimination

Rigid age requirements in competition guidelines are screening out scores of talented artists, leaving them frustrated, discouraged, and silenced.

Mar 01 Elisa Deutsch

Inside the Christa Ludwig Masterclasses

Sidestepping the “quick fix” limitations of the format, this great singer was able to make a real difference in the artistic growth of a group of young singers.

Mar 01 Lara Stevens

Porgere La Voce!

Italian conductor Carlo Rizzi discusses his crusade against bad operatic “tradition,” reveals what he looks for in singers, and explains what he was attempting in his controversial Il Trovatore performances at the Met.

Mar 01 Freeman Gunter

Reviews

Verdi: Il Trovatore Metropolitan Opera, New York City, December 7, 2000 After the Prima of the Met’s new production of Il Trovatore, the stage director Graham Vick and the lighting

Feb 01 Anonymous

The Beverly Sills Donizetti Trilogy

Finally, after almost 30 years,
The Three Queens!

Feb 01 Nicholas Limansky

The Jaw and I

Malfunctions of the TMJ must be identified and understood lest they adversely affect the singing mechanism.

Feb 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

A Close Look at “Sein wir wieder gut,” the Composer’s Aria from Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos”

The Composer’s aria from Ariadne auf Naxos is one of the great soprano arias in Strauss. Soprano? But it is usually sung by mezzos, isn’t it? In recent years, yes.

Feb 01 Joseph Smith

A Conversation with Mignon Dunn: : part II

The Conclusion Of An Intimate Rap Session

Feb 01 Maria Zouves

The Art of Collaboration

Empower your career by taking part in the creation of a new musical work written just for you.

Feb 01 Annette Nauraine