A Look Into Banquo of Macbeth

A Look Into Banquo of Macbeth

From sidekick to corpse to ghost Even after he’s murdered, Banquo has a pivotal role in Verdi’s “Macbeth” Zaikuan Song, an operatic bass, has a key role in his upcoming Opera Carolina debut. He’ll portray Banquo, the best friend and loyal sidekick to the titular...
Q&A with Jonathan Kaufman

Q&A with Jonathan Kaufman

The Charlotte resident talks about his first principal role with Opera Carolina, his heavy metal history and not being superstitious – unless his team is playing Jonathan Kaufman won’t have to travel far to be part of Opera Carolina’s Macbeth (Nov. 7, 9 and 10). He...
The Importance of Vocal Pacing

The Importance of Vocal Pacing

By Siobhan Groves, CF-SLP As summer winds down and fall approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on how much we use our voices. For many people, summer allows for more rest and relaxation. The pace of life slows down as the weather heats up and for some in vocally...