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The Castrato
Today I am going to speak with you about a controversial and sensitive topic in the world of Baroque Opera, the use of countertenors as substitutes for castrati.
Singing Does Matter
Our field has lost its way. It has been drowned out by the unrelenting march of technology. It has been erased by the rational drive for a strong bottom line. It has been usurped by Hollywood’s lure of fame and fortune.
Liza Lehmann: One Woman's Expression of a Life through Music
Liza Lehmann was born at the right time in the right place and into the right family. Born July 11, 1862 in London during the height of Queen Victoria's both her parents were involved in the arts: her father was a painter and her mother a musician. These beneficial circumstances along with her ambition and talent made Liza Lehmann a successful composer.
The Classical Underground
I was heartened the other day when I did a search on Twitter for Classical Music and started reading the feeds.
Let Your Freak Flag FLY
Being an artist is a revolutionary act. Why do people sacrifice everything to overthrow an oppressive authority? For freedom! What is the oppressive authority for a singer? It is academic training.
Rediscovering Living Art by Stepping Outside the University
Conference Presentation turned into Article for Chant de la Siren - online magazine
Spirit Flame - The Story of Yu Boya
Here is a short story that illuminates my current value system, and what I feel is possible outside the university walls. The story is about Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi, two real people who lived over 2000 years ago in what is now called Wuhan China.
Trees on the Mountains
Video of Susan Mohini Kane singing Trees on the Mountains from Susannah by Carlisle Floyd
The Real World Beckons
Hi, I’m Susan, and I’m a recovering college professor. (Hi Susan!) I have to admit that I’ve taught at the college level for twenty-seven years. I even have my DMA. Yes, people call me Dr. Kane. (Gasp!)
Join the CIA! Classical Independent Artists
There’s a big secret group just waiting for you to join.
Chant de la Sirene: The Journal - Article
After twenty-seven years of teaching, I recently separated from the university.
Athletics and Aesthetics
The creative and imaginative efforts and actions of every one of us count, and nothing less than the health of the world hangs in the balance. We could say that the world is literally and metaphorically dying for us as a species to come to our senses, and now is the time.
Singing In The French Style
Long ago and far away, when nations were isolated from one another by mountain ranges and oceans and miles, cultures formed, languages formed, musical and artistic style formed, influenced by things like weather and food and wealth.