By Philippa Kiraly, Special to The Sybaritic Singer Three superb opera singers, two concerts in two days. Wow! Seattle’s Benaroya Hall …
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How to Practice New Music in 12 Steps – Part II
The voice is both the simplest and the most difficult musical instrument to play. It is the simplest because most everyone is given a voice …
29 Days to Diva: Day 22 – Dealing with Criticism
"Hail House is another venue which has gone through a number of changes in their programming since re-opening after the name change. It was …
29 Days to Diva: Day 20 – ‘Day of the Concert’ Planning
The first day of our diva's residency had arrived! Our diva felt adrenaline coursing through her body from the moment she woke up. She had …
29 Days to Diva: Day 12 – When your “ish” goes sideways
"Do I need to print programs? Do I need to hire ushers? How am I going to pay these performers? Who is going to write a press release? I …
in performance: Canadian Brass for Civic Music Association with Heartland Youth Choir
If you happen to be a fan of expertly executed dad jokes seamlessly mixed in with your chamber music, then you can do no better than seeing …
A Singer's Inner Work: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy A Tool Towards Balance
Would you like some help in balancing your emotional and mental state? Yearning to gain a new perspective? Or, looking to develop your sense …
guest post: "I’m an opera singer and I need a wet suit" by Misha Penton
Media projects are an evolving progression of my creative practice. As any performing artist knows, documentation of live work is an …
A Singer's Inner Work: Calming the Mind
Stress is more than just an emotional reaction to stimuli. It also creates a physiological response. Singers put themselves in self-induced …