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Observing the rules of the game

Welcome to my first blog posting. I thought I would use this format to discuss what interests me, and hopefully, it will be of some interest to you too. Because I am a singer and voice teacher, my posts will be mostly about singing and good performance practice. Please feel free to leave a comment or send me an e mail.   Some time ago, I attended the annual vocal showcase at a prominent local conservatory. I was struck by what worked and what didn't work in performance. All the performances were dramatically committed, and all the singers were talented; but there was a certain problem. Presenting opera in a concert situation requires a balance between the staging we rightfully expect in a full production, and a sense of the conventions of the recital format. Dressed in a beautiful white strapless gown, one performer sank to the floor to mourn her dead father. In a concert situation with piano, don't end up on the floor. No matter how heartfelt your performance, breaki...