Issue NO 2 Archives

December 11, 2020·

Morning Fitness

Fitness, like opera and classical music, is my life’s passion. I have found no better way to enhance my singing than through the focused fitness routines that I have learned over the years. I recently moved back home to Mississippi…

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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·

The New Lives of Opera Stars

The world of opera came to a halt this year as the coronavirus took hold. With theaters locked up, and a year of scheduled events wiped out,how are singers coping with their newfound downtime? Elaine Alvarez “The first month after…

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December 10, 2020·

Homemade Tomato Soup

Tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food. Elevate this comforting classic with tarragon and anchovy paste for a gourmet upgrade to this comforting staple. INGREDIENTS 2 cups homemade tomato sauce (see recipe) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon…

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December 10, 2020·

Homemade Tomato Sauce

INGREDIENTS 3 lbs mixed cherry tomatoes 3 lbs beefsteak tomatoes 3 lbs roma tomatoes 1/2 cup red wine 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons tomato pulp INSTRUCTIONS Wash and dry all tomatoes. Remove and discard the…

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December 10, 2020·

Cooking with Denyce

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is known for her riveting portrayals of operas femme fatales Carmen and Delilah. Her creamy, seductive vocalism intoxicating enough to win over any leading tenor. The voice itself, luxuriant and as smooth as a ride in a…

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November 16, 2020·

Mask 4 Mascara

During these difficult times we find ourselves asking whether we should wear a full face of makeup? If you are working from home on a Skype meeting, a little does go a long way. But, if you are just stepping…

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October 29, 2020·

Sprezzatura for Singers

Sprezzatura may sound like a type of vocalise, or an Italian word from your audition aria, but it’s actually the perfect antidote to the pandemic. The word has roots in the Italian Renaissance, when Baldassare Castiglione coined the word sprezzatura…

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