Kathleen is the regular music reviewer for the Journal of Singing, "the official journal of National Association of Teachers of Singing, providing current information regarding the teaching of singing as well as results of recent research in the field. A refereed journal, it serves as an historical record and is a venue for teachers of singing and other scholars to share the results of their work in areas such as history, diction, voice science, medicine, and especially voice pedagogy. Journal of Singing is published five times annually (Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb, March/April, May/June).”
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Past articles by Kathleen Roland-Silverstein:
January/February 2022
Abstract: “This 2022 review highlights the work of American scholar, Dr. Louise Toppin, and her collection, An Anthology of African and African Diaspora Songs; North Star Publisher’s Modern Music for New Singers: 21st Century American Art Songs, eight volumes for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, and Tenor, and a chamber work by American composer Tom Cipullo, Husbands, for soprano, baritone, flute, viola, and piano, a setting of a narrative poem by William Carpenter.”
March/April 2022
Abstract: “ ‘Onward, Upward: Songs about Women’ introduces works by British composer Jonathan Dove, All the Future Days: Songs for Mezzo Soprano or Soprano, settings of poems by Ursula Vaughan Williams; Cameos, by American composer Juliana Hall, as well as a monodrama by the composer, Ahab, for Baritone or Bass-Baritone; and an anthology of operaarias by renowned coach and pedagogue by Peter Anton Ling, Oper- Aria, für Alt, Mezzosopran 1 [lyric], Sopran 3 [dramatic coloratura], Sopran 4 [dramatic].”
May/June 2022
Abstract: “Two new editions by Breitkopf and Härtel introduce groundbreaking anthologies of French and Chinese art song. The first is an anthology of songs by 19th century woman composer Pauline Viardot, Viardot-Garcia: Ausgewählte Lieder für Singstimme und Klavier, Band I (Selected Songs for Voice and Piano, Volume I), and the second is Three Wishes from a Rose: 16 Ausgewählte chinesische Kunstlieder. The third new publication is the work of editors, Dennis Tobienski, Eric Saroian, and Connor Johnson, for New Music Shelf, the Anthology of New Music: Trans and Nonbinary Voices, Volume I.”
September/October 2022
Abstract: “This review introduces two song cycles by American composers, Jeff Beal and Stanley Grill. Beal’s setting of poetry by his great-grandmother is a beautiful showcase for high soprano, available for orchestra, string quartet or piano and voice, and Grill’s is a highly effective setting of poetry by Federico Garcia Lorca. Also reviewed is an anthology of Czech opera arias, prepared by editor Kyle Gougler.”
November/December 2022
Abstract: “The work of three women composers are featured in this review. Six French songs by Pauline Garcia-Viardot; a collection of solos by historical women composers, created by ClarNan Editions; and settings of Shakespeare texts, solos and duets, by unknown 20th century composer Lola Williams. American composer Alan Louis Smith’s Surfing the Thin Places is another in a remarkable oeuvre of English language settings by an outstanding 21st century American composer.”
"The Seed of Dream," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.4 (Mar/Apr, 2017): 460.
"Vedem Songs," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.4 (Mar/Apr, 2017): 459-460.
"Letter to Warsaw," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.4 (Mar/Apr, 2017): 461-462.
"For a Look or a Touch," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.4 (Mar/Apr, 2017): 460-461.
"Music Reviews: "'Lorne Ys My Likinge', for Countertenor, Tenor, and Piano," by Nico Muhly," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.3 (Jan/Feb, 2017): 350.
"Music Reviews: "Introduction to Art Song: Songs in English for Classical Voice Students", compiled by Joan Frey Boytim," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.3 (Jan/Feb, 2017): 350-351.
"Music Reviews: "'Night Dances': 6 songs for soprano and piano" / "'O Mistress Mine': 12 songs for countertenor and piano," by Julianna Hall," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.3 (Jan/Feb, 2017): 349-350.
"Music Review: The Brief Light, for Baritone and Guitar, by John Musto," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.2 (Nov/Dec, 2016): 231.
"Music Review: Sibelius Complete Works," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.2 (Nov/Dec, 2016): 229.
"Music Reviews: Richard Hundley Eight Early Songs for Voice and Piano; Songs of Wonderment and Love for Mezzo Soprano and Piano," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.2 (Nov/Dec, 2016): 231-232.
"Mélodies Françaises du XXe Siècles/20th-Century French Art Songs," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.1 (Sep/Oct, 2016): 109.
"The Palm Trees are Restless: Five Poems of Kate Gale, for soprano and piano (2014)," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.1 (Sep/Oct, 2016): 110-111.
"Hindemith Lieder 1933-1939, für hohe Singstimme und Klavier/for High Voice and Piano," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.1 (Sep/Oct, 2016): 109-110.
"I Will Learn to Love a Person," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 73.1 (Sep/Oct, 2016): 110.
"Music Review: "The Boosey Voice Coach: Learning through Repertoire/Singing in German," by Mary King," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.5 (May/Jun, 2016): 660.
"Music Reviews: "Got Lost: Musik für hohen Sopran und Klavier," by Helmut Lachenmann," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.5 (May/Jun, 2016): 661-662.
"Music Reviews: "Und wüssten's die Blumen: Ausgewählte Lieder für Singstimme und Gitarre" ("And if the flowers knew: Selected songs for voice and guitar"), by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, compiled and arranged by Guido Böger and Margaret Ellen Fitzgerald," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.5 (May/Jun, 2016): 660-661.
"Music Reviews: "Russian Romantic Art Song," compiled and edited by Anton Belov," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.5 (May/Jun, 2016): 659-660.
"California Dreamin': The Songs of Songfest," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.3 (Jan/Feb, 2016): 399.
"Music Reviews: "The Birth Project. 11 Songs for two sopranos and piano, on the words of Phoebe Damrosch, Lauren Groft, Heidi Pitlor, A.E. Stallings, Cheryl Strayed, Akik Yosano, Gina Zucker," by Libby Larsen," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.3 (Jan/Feb, 2016): 400-401.
"Music Review: "Five Psalms from Jonathan to David. For counter-tenor or mezzo soprano with piano," by Alan Louis Smith," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.3 (Jan/Feb, 2016): 402-403.
"Music Reviews: "Radiant Depth Unfolded: Settings of Rumi. Five songs for soprano, baritone, and piano," by Anne LeBaron," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.3 (Jan/Feb, 2016): 399-400.
"Music Review: "Love Sweet: Poems of Amy Lowell. Five Songs, for soprano, violin and cello," by Jennifer Higdon," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.3 (Jan/Feb, 2016): 401-402.
"Rameau: Airs d'opéra. Volume I, Grand Dessus (soprano and mezzo soprano); Volume 2, Hautecontre (tenor)," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.2 (Nov/Dec, 2015): 258-259.
"OperAria Bariton, Volumes 1-3," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.2 (Nov/Dec, 2015): 257-258.
"Bernstein for Singers: 10 Songs," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.2 (Nov/Dec, 2015): 259-260.
"The Songs of Jacob Niles," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 72.2 (Nov/Dec, 2015): 260.
"The Song File: Romancing the "Romanser": Exploring the Art Song of Sweden," Journal of Singing - The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing ; Jacksonville, Fla. 68.2 (Nov 2011): 211-217.