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June 16, 2021·

From Ripley to Ripped

The images of Daland Jones on the front cover, inside cover, and the title page of this issue may be triggering. One may look at the front cover and assume that the publication is yet another that’s surfaced to satiate…

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May 3, 2021·

El Malabarista- Rolando Villazón

Rolando Villazón’s exciting juggling act Photo credit: Rolando Villazón Malabarista (Juggler) masculine or feminine noun, Spanish 1. A person who adroitly balances several activities. One of the many benefits of living as a writer in New York City is the…

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February 27, 2021·

Shut up and Sing

Marsha Thompson on artistry, advocacy and activism in America “Why aren’t our arts organizations ahead of the curve on this?” This was American soprano Julia Bullock’s passionate question during a virtual panel discussion on racial disparity and inequality—particularly as they…

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December 11, 2020·

Kanye vs. Opera

You might have blinked—and then blinked again—when reading the title of this article. No, you are not mistaken. This article is about Kanye West and the genre mashup that is quickly becoming the “new opera.” Opera is changing; this is…

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December 10, 2020·

The Art of the Spiritual

There are many subjects, articles, and books which incorporate the words “the art of” in their titles. There are The Art of Racing in the Rain, The Art of Self-Defense, The Art of Getting By, and of course, Julia Child’s…

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December 10, 2020·

Versus The Classical Edition

With the lack of concerts and live musical events the last seven months, the nation’s desire to be entertained has been at perpetual crescendo. Sheltered in place during the early months of the coronavirus disease pandemic, folks have been rapt,…

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November 13, 2020·

The COVID Effect

Dreams deferred, and jobs lost; how the global pandemic knocked the wind out of the classical music industry. The cast emerges, takes its bow, the lights dim, and the curtain falls on another performance of Intimate Apparel at New York’s…

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Making everyday life a stage

The Whole Review is an American lifestyle publication tailored to the classical singer, covering topics including health and wellness, fashion, beauty, living, and culture. On every page, we address and engage every aspect of a singer’s life, and give them the motivation, inspiration, and information they need to thrive on and off stage.