pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
The singers and coaches of the Butler Opera Center, together with the collaborative pianists from Anne Epperson’s studio, performed a recital of Richard Strauss’ Lieder at UT tonight. It was an enormous, challenging program, from the earliest songs to the Vier Letzte Lieder, from beloved favorites to rarely performed treasures. It … Continue Reading →
I’m reeling (in a good way) from a jaw-dropping, soul-embiggening trio of performances here in my adopted home state. In a span of five days, I heard music at the Houston Grand Opera, at a chapel on the Trinity University campus in San Antonio, and in UT Austin’s own Bates … Continue Reading →
Here’s the video of our performance tonight. In true Minnesota fashion, I have to call it not bad 🙂 What a lucky night: great friends old and new, wonderful repertoire, and a chance to make it all sound. Thanks, Jamie, Amber, and Michael – bis zum nächsten Mal! And congratulations Jamie … Continue Reading →
So I’m off in the morning to DC for an incredibly enjoyable task. On Monday, my dear friend Jamie Barton receives the Marian Anderson award. A valuable prize richly deserved goes to a friend whose immense talent, hard work, and generous soul do honor to the woman who inspired the … Continue Reading →
So the last few days at Glimmerglass have been overwhelming. Yesterday we played our fifth performance of Ariadne with one of American’s great Ariadnes in attendance. Miss Jessye Norman herself was in the house! She gave a masterclass yesterday afternoon before the show, and was elegance personified as she kindly and firmly … Continue Reading →