Opera

let's discuss: Back to School for Divas

My little chickadees, back-to-school is a magical time of the year. It is a time when that little voice in our mind starts emphatically …

I can almost hear the cue for the theme song to "Cheers" as I walk into my neighborhood dive bar. Where the guys all call me Tosca (despite …

As classical musicians, we're often confused with free entertainment. Sing for your aunt's wedding? Sure, why not? Perform for your friend's …

This June, Rhymes With Opera will team up with the West End String Quartet and composers David Smooke and George Lam to …

Here at the Sybaritic Singer, I am always keeping an eye out for the interesting and innovative ways we engage with opera in our everyday …

After my plea to Brendan Cooke, General Director of Baltimore Concert Opera, in the previous episode, he was kind enough to point me to a …

1. Never read. Expression is one of the foundational building blocks of singing. Reading makes the greater human experience more …

1. Be unprofessional. Professionalism is part of the opera singer’s package. You must take the time to develop your own set of best …

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8r9JIrm6eg] Links: Sequenza21 Les Contes d'Hoffmann Synopsis Vagabond Theater Related …