The Singer’s Addiction Part 2: Rhett, Where Will I Go, What Will I Do?
As published in Classical Singer Magazine, October 2008 I asked the exquisite Cuban soprano Teresita Pons how she dealt with the pain of not singing anymore. Her reply was achingly honest. “Singing is an addiction,” she said. “You cannot separate yourself from it. You do whatever you need to do to continue. The fact that…
The Singers Addiction: How Do You Stop Singing?
As published in Classical Singer, September 2008 Much like that wonderful line from The Princess Bride, “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die,” I warn you. As we begin the discussion of retiring from professional singing, prepare to be wounded. It is achingly difficult to think of giving up…
Sensuality On Stage
Classical Singer, Vol 13 No.1, January 2000 How do I project sensuality on stage … and feel good about it? In response to a recent letter, Adria Firestone, a mezzo specializing in the role of Carmen, detailed her in-depth approach to role study. Dear Miss Firestone: I have been having some difficulties with Carmen, for…
Singing & Acting: Lovers or Enemies?
. . . But then, if you really want to embody a character onstage, isn’t it part of your discipline and responsibility to look like that character as well? Aren’t singers Olympic athletes? Aren’t we a performance package?