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Adrienne Danrich : Be the Light

Adrienne Danrich is a singer but also so much more: a poet, composer, and creator in the arts who cannot be contained by a single definition. Her artistry lights the way for others in the field, and her example leads others to share their musical message in a plethora of ways.

Jul 21 Laura Portune

Teatro Nuovo

I attended my first opera at The Met, The Barber of Seville, with my grandparents when I was
eight years old. For the ensuing decade, my grandfather’s tutelage nourished my nascent love of
opera. In high school, my decision to see Janáček’s Jenůfa created an unexpected schism
between my grandfather and me in our operatic appreciation, as he did not know much about
Czech opera.

Jul 20 Gregory Moomjy

The Singer’s Library: So You Want to Sing World Music

When Matthew Hoch took over as editor of the NATS-sponsored So You Want to Sing series, published by Rowman & Littlefield, only three books of the 20-volume set had been published. That may have been readers’ first clue as to Hoch’s willingness to take on large-scale, daunting projects.

Jul 19 Brian Manternach

Understanding the Singing Voice: Anatomy or Imagery?

Are you left brained or right brained? Most of us are familiar with the distinction: right brained is intuitive, imaginative, and abstract while left brained is concrete and analytic. The

Jul 19 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The Role of the Understudy

iligent preparation while working as an understudy can lead to invaluable learning opportunities and experiences. The audition went well. The cast list is up. Your eyes scan the list

Jul 05 Tish Oney

Opera Singing Mamas : Part 1

Hear from some of the industry’s top artists on how they prepared for, navigated, and recovered from their pregnancies while striving to keep their vocal and physical health in top

Jul 05 Kathryn Leemhuis

Experiments in Opera

he pandemic brought about many innovations in opera, and Experiments in Opera (EiO) was especially poised to respond creatively. The company commissions new operas that are adventurous, funny, and collaborative

Jul 05 Joanie Brittingham

Race and Ethnicity in the Voice Studio

Francesca Hsieh has had a busy four years. While earning her BFA in musical theatre at the University of Utah, she performed in mainstage musicals and plays and served

Jun 27 Brian Manternach

Das Musikkorps Director Marches to a Different Beat

ieutenant Colonel Christoph Scheibling has directed German military concert bands during groundbreaking performances and collaborations in Israel and Afghanistan. Now as the director of the concert band of the German

Jun 27 Justin Smulison

DUETS: Covid Coping for Singing Spouses

The struggles of performing artists during the Covid-19 pandemic are no secret to anyone. Abruptly changed plans, canceled opportunities, and lost income are only a few challenges that individual opera singers have faced for the past 15 months.

Jun 08 Jonathan Blalock

Crossover Corner : How Do I Know When I'm in the Danger Zone?

any classical singers are curious about crossover styles but tentative to truly explore other genres. Read on for how to establish best practices in mix/belt styles and to recognize any

Jun 05 Christy Turnbow

Ask Dr. Jahn

Dr. Jahn answers questions from singers about why acid reflux would flare up after 10 years of no symptoms, what to do for large polyps in both nostrils, and how to treat an ear that chronically plugs during sleep. If you have a question for the doctor, e-mail him at jahn@classicalsinger.com.

Jun 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.