So, any current students here? Any dirt? Any raves? I haven't personally studied with any of them and am weighing my options.

Opera: Tosca, usually. may change to Lohengrin from time to time ( Read more... )

it seems, that whenever i come onto the internet to talk about singing, the same stuff always comes up. its always the same technique stuff that i actually know is wrong. i was wondering if anyone else out there felt the same way.

Opera in the back room of a pub. What do we think of this?

The King's Head Theatre in London has recently declared itself to be London's third opera house. Unlike ROH and the Coliseum, there is no proscenium arch or orchestra pit - there's also no orchestra, just a piano.

I've seen two productions by OperaUpClose, La Boheme (at the sister ( Read more... )

The incomparable Joan Sutherland has passed away.


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I have no idea why this community is not letting people post right away: all the settings are how they should be!

harumph!

In any event, I have just changed the community so everyone can post! I am trusting you to behave, I don't want to turn you all to goons!

To get the conversation started... The new Season is upon us World-Wide! What are you all ( Read more... )

For shits and giggles...

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That's me smacking the teeth out of Zuniga

The famous "Una furtiva lagrima" aria by Oleg Predtechensky - the leader of russian "Flowers" band.

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I am currently working on "The Jewell Song" from Faust and I am really struggling with learning how to do a vocal trill (which, of course, opens the piece).

I have never been able to do these, and would really like to learn how!

Anyone know of any good exorcises or resources that can help?

Thanks!