From the ‘Singing Sergeants’ to Opera Carolina, an Air Force vet makes ‘serious noise’
Shelby’s Rob Harrelson has been singing professionally for over 20 years, but he’ll be a newbie when he takes the stage in Opera Carolina’s production of “Macbeth” this fall.
“Foolish” Practices and the Voice
By Lori Ellen Sutton, MA, CCC-SLP Many singers use alternative medicine therapy, such as vitamins, herbal supplements, and throat sprays to help their voices, especially if they have a cold or upper respiratory infection. With April Fool’s Day just around the corner,...
Love Your Voice
By Lori Ellen Sutton, MA, CCC-SLP The New Year has come and soon Valentine’s Day will be upon us. While love is in the air, let’s talk about ways that you can show your vocal folds a little love! Pace your voice: Prioritize your daily voice use and find ways to...
Opera Carolina kicks off with #SHEseason and specialty beer from Bold Missy Brewery
Strong or sweet, free spirited or brave, lucky or unlucky in love — join the revolution and root for your favorite female protagonist at Opera Carolina’s 2018-2019 #SHEseason. As the modern women’s movement continues to influence the city, country and the world, get...
Who knew the backstage of a theatre could be so…fashionable?
Carolina Bride Magazine made bridal history featuring a photo shoot using the artistic backstage scenes from Opera Carolina’s Rigoletto at the Blumenthal Arts Center just hours before the dress rehearsal began. “Art” is the theme for the spring issue of Carolina Bride...
A Conversation with “Figaro”
Philadelphia resident Joseph Barron, a bass-baritone, plays the title role in The Marriage of Figaro.He recently debuted as Kaspar in Der Freischütz at the Virginia Opera. Last season, he returned to the Metropolitan Opera for productions of Salome and Rigoletto, made...
The Home Court Advantage
In Charlotte, we’re not surprised to see an NFL player in line at the grocery store or a NASCAR driver at the movies. But did you know there’s also the possibility you could bump in to an opera star when you’re picking up the dry cleaning?Melinda Whittington, who...
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Will Figaro and Susanna ever make it the altar? So many roadblocks are placed in their path, you may begin to wonder if there will actually be a marriage in The Marriage of Figaro.We asked three opera stars about their wackiest wedding day stories.“My wife was a...
How does age affect your voice?
You’ve been singing for years, and you’ve had a great career. But recently, something’s changed. You’re not hitting the high notes like you used to be able to, or maybe you can’t project your voice as far as you used to. Don’t be alarmed. Your voice may just be...
Contemporary Opera in North Carolina
Although unplanned, a mini-festival of sorts occurred in North Carolina last fall, where the state's three largest professional companies gave the state premieres of recently composed operas. In a six-week period, audiences could choose from Jennifer Higdon's 2015...
