Soprano Jacquelyn Wagner is in high demand at the grand opera houses of the world, especially across the pond. I am delighted that she was willing to talk with me about her background, what it’s like living in Germany, and what’s in store for her as she prepares for a Read more…
If you’re listening to the most popular and successful classical vocal music of the twenty-first century, there is a strong chance that you’re hearing words penned by librettist Mark Campbell. The volume and variety of his work is astounding. In the past year alone, companies planned to produce two dozen Read more…
Evan Mack is a national award-winning composer who unapologetically focuses his prodigious talents on the art of vocal music. You may have heard his music performed recently by renowned singers such as Deborah Voigt, Michael Mayes, Daniel Okulich and many others. Equally at home writing art songs, operas and musical Read more…
American soprano Rainelle Krause’s flexibility isn’t limited to her voice. Like every other professional opera singer in the world, Krause has rolled with the punches of canceled performances and severely altered schedules. Further proof of her unique flexibility is evident in her physical athleticism as an aerial artist. A simple Read more…
Soprano Meryl Dominguez may still be young, but her talent is already turning heads and gaining critical and popular approbation. In a recent concert with The Dallas Opera, The Dallas Morning News praised her “fabulous singing”, saying that they’d be “thrilled to hear” her on any stage. Her star turn Read more…
American Soprano Jennifer Zetlan has forged a singular singing path with twists and turns from The Metropolitan Opera to Broadway, The Hall of Dinosaurs in New York City’s Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Hall, Santa Fe Opera and many other esteemed stages across the country. She is known for her Read more…
American conductor Joseph Mechavich is renowned for his passion and commitment to excellence in opera. His uncanny ability to elicit sensitive interpretations in myriad styles has established him as one of the most sought after maestros in the U.S., helping him to forge enduring relationships with Deutsche Oper Berlin, New Read more…
Canadian contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux recently made her debut at the Met and is soon to release a new album. I am pleased to have been afforded the opportunity to speak with her about opera, her album, and her life off stage. You were born in Quebec. Did you grow up Read more…
I am thrilled that Bulgarian baritone Vladimir Stoyanov was able to take the time to answer a few of my questions about growing up in Bulgaria, performing at Covent Garden, acting through singing, and developing a love of opera at an early age. What was the Classical music scene like Read more…
There’s no doubt about it – it’s a great time of year for lovers of contemporary opera! One of the world’s greatest producers of contemporary opera, Beth Morrison Projects, has chosen to stage two 30-minute dramas, one by Emma O’Halloran and another by Michael Lanci, two of the brightest young Read more…