Moon River Origins
You will want to read about the origin of one of the most famous songs from American film, “Moon River,” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The lyrics were also written by …
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“Classical” vs. Functional Training
It’s a very common question: “Do you have a classical training background?” To which I usually reply, “Yes, of course!” After all, I am by specialty a classical singer, …
Stellar performances at the Spring Recital
It was Friday the 13th and a full moon, but our students made use of the special energy to create some magic and stellar performances at the Spring Recital! Nineteen students …
“Do I Need Lessons?”
The great Jeannie LoVetri, with whom Delia has been studying for the past two years to advance her teaching knowledge in Contemporary Commerical Music (CCM), addresses the question of …
Choral Singing for Solo Singing
I cannot say enough good things about the experience of singing with a good choir or chorus. Its benefits are many, and being a choral singer should not hurt …
Masterclass with Rosa Lamoureux
Yesterday I attended a masterclass with Rosa Lamoureux, a popular DC-area soloist. Hosted by the National Philharmonic at the Strathmore Music Center, the masterclass featured 5 university students – 4 …
“Boston Two,” a new recording by Delia Zielinska
Dear Friends, I am proud to announce the arrival of my debut, “Boston Two,” a new recording featuring songs by Amy Beach and Arthur Foote, with George Peachey, piano. …
Smart Vocal Practice
So, you’ve decided to make the commitment to sing. Congratulations! I hope you understand the challenge that you are about to take on, and the amount of discipline it …
“I Want Magic!”
It’s a line from Andre Previn’s operatic adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire; Blanche cries, “I want magic!” How many of us, as performances and spectators yearn for that magic …
Singing with a Cold
I once went to a vocal recital at which the singer — a fairly big name in classical singing — apologized to her audience that she was fighting a …