John Holiday spent the first two months of this year in Los Angeles. He wasn’t expecting to spend the last one here too, but as we’ve learned, 2020 has left few plans unchanged. Which is why Holiday ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ever wonder what it takes to deliver an opera performance that is historic in terms of longevity, quality and audience numbers?
A revival of Handel’s “Giulio Cesare” this summer at Glyndebourne, an English opera festival, features three countertenors with three different sounds. By David Belcher It’s a good time to be a ...
At an Omaha, Nebraska, festival this summer, new work explores the intersection of art, disability and technology, asking questions like "who has a voice?" and "who gets to be heard?" Senior arts ...
Recognizing the importance of a strong foundation with experts across the art form, Curtis is also creating three new leadership roles in the voice and opera department starting with the 2025–26 ...
When considering “blind auditions” for orchestras I began to wish opera companies were forced to cast their operas based on blind auditions. A blind audition means the auditors do not know anything ...
At the CU Boulder College of Music, we guide developing vocalists in their journey to becoming multiskilled artists and teachers through our focused curriculum, and through programs ranging from voice ...