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May 2008
Table of Contents
Vol. 21, No. 5
Cover Story
Living More Than the Glamorous Life - A Conversation with Linda Watson
by Susan Dormady Eisenberg
How did someone who didn’t like to sing and felt no real connection to the classical music her teachers assigned her end up absolutely loving her life as an international opera super star? Soprano Linda Watson tells all, including taking a 15-year hiatus from singing while her “big” dramatic voice developed, how she found her true Fach, and why she now views singing as her most meaningful and rewarding pursuit.
Special Features
Three Months to a Better Singing Career - Part 1
by Cindy Sadler
Do you find yourself looking ahead to a summer with no set singing engagements, wondering how to make the most of the next four months before another audition season? Here’s the first part of a step-by-step, do-it-yourself, intensive summer program to help you improve your entire audition package—everything from sharpening your singing and acting skills to updating your headshot and résumé.
Guest Artists
Donald Runnicles - Musical Titan to Return to Europe
by Stephanie Adrian
Internationally acclaimed conductor Donald Runnicles is beginning his last season as music director and principal conductor with San Francisco. The Scotsman has his eyes on a new adventure: general music director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Runnicles sat down recently with CS’ Stephanie Adrian to discuss the job change, several projects with which he is currently working, and how he views the future of opera.
Obituaries - Tenor Giuseppe di Stefano Dead at 88
by Maria Nockin
Obituaries - Remembering Cornelius L Reid
by Sara Thomas
Vocal Pioneer, Instructor, Philosopher, and Prolific Author Feb. 7, 1911- Feb. 3, 2008
Columns
The Tech-Savy Singer: Deborah Voigt Is My 'Friend' - MySpace for Singers
by Amanda White
To MySpace or not to MySpace? That is the question. Read advice from those who “do” to those who “don’t.”
The Inner Workings of an Opera Company - A Primer for Singers
by Stephanie Adrian
Have you ever wished you could get inside a general director’s head in an audition and find out what he or she is really thinking? Well, here’s your chance. Stephanie Adrian reviews a recent Opera America Workshop where general directors shared their thoughts. She followed up two weeks later with Atlanta Opera General Director Dennis Hanthorn, asking more questions singers have always wanted to know from those who do the hiring.
Pique Performance - Practicing Singers and Complaining Neighbors
by Rachel Antman
Practice makes perfect, right? Well, what do you when complaining neighbors make practicing difficult, if not impossible? CS’ Rachel Antman found herself in just such a situation and decided to search out possible solutions.
Recovering from Voice Rest
by Anthony Jahn, M.D.
Dr. Jahn advises singers what to do to ensure healthy and beautiful singing after a period of vocal rest.
Inspirazione! - The Pretty Singer
by Lisa Houston
As opera moves to the big screen, the value the industry places on being physically attractive seems to be on the rise. What value should beauty have in the opera world? Are pretty singers treated differently, and if so, how does this affect their vocal development? What value do you place on your looks, and how does it affect your sense of worth as a performer?
Echoes from the Forum
by CS Staff
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.
Measuring the Maestros
by Les Dreyer
CS’ favorite violinist returns with tales of conductors and his criteria for what makes a maestro great, and not so great.
Headquarters: Boston
by Amanda White
In our last installment (Nov. ‘07 issue), we delved into Chicago’s singing scene. This month we keep our mittens on as we bounce back over to New England for a stop in Boston.
Certified Classical Singers '07-'08
by CS Staff
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 Jan Cornelius and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Kosharsky from the Emerging Professional Division.
In Every Issue
Editor's Note - Singing Like 'That'
by Sara Thomas
Bulletin Board
by Maria Nockin
Submit entries to the bulletin board by e-mail at bulletinboard@classicalsinger.com.
