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View All Messages » ...I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Carla Wood, our CJWilliamson. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting her, I had great admiration for the work she had done to help smooth the path of singers. She knew first-hand how hard that path can be, and the magazine she gave us is the best possible memorial to her. Her obvious love of our profession and her desire to encourage and teach were invaluable. My thoughts are with her family and all those who loved her. ... ...Although i had never met Ms. Wood, she had a great impact on my life. I came from Australia 10 years ago and immediately started subscribing to Classical Singer. It gave me a feeling for the singing and auditioning environment that i had entered. Without this innovative and informative newsletter, i would not be singing with such great companies as San Diego, Los Angeles or Long Beach Opera, etc. Nor would i have the opportunity to work with singers such as Maestro Domingo, Carol Vaness, Ruth Anne Swenson or Ramon Vargas and enjoy the career i have. From the bottom of my heart at this very sad time, i extend my sincerest sympathy to Ms. Woods husband, children, family and friends. How blessed you are to have known such a remarkable woman and i thank you for allowing her to do her very demanding job, so that we may all have a better opportunity to do ours. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Yeah! Lets keep singing. This ones for CJ. ... ...Without the work of CJ Williamson, I would not have a clue about the world of Opera. I am thankful for her vision and heart. I met her only briefly at the 1st Convention but she always had a smile and a warmth about her. To her family at home and at Classical Singer I send you warm thoughts and keep the vision clear. Most Sincerely, Alexandra Walker Kirby ... ...I am shocked to read this sad, sad news. I had the pleasure of hearing Carla sing, once in Cenerentola, and again in Chekov Tales at Dicapo. She was one of the most grounded spiritual singers I had ever heard. We also shared numerous email conversations about the challenges women singers face as they enter the "m" stage of life. I will truly miss her.... ...Dear Lindsey and family, Eventhough I never met CJ personally I feel profoundly effected by her generousity of spirit and everyhing she did for singers through Classical Singer magazine. The world is definitely a better place because she passed it's way!!!!-And the music world will owe her an eternal debt.(don't worry she'll be richly paid)- God bless you all.... |
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