Category: Slow Listening

I’m a day late again, but I have my first orchestra reading of Ariadne as an excuse. Yesterday the Glimmerglass orchestra joined us for their initial rehearsals, first reading through Carousel. After that the strings joined me for a go at Ariadne. There’s a lot of information in that score but very satisfying and … Continue Reading →

I’m at home in Austin packing for my summer at Glimmerglass: tomorrow is travel day, and I can’t wait to start posting about our Ariadne adventure! In the meantime, it’s Father’s Day Weekend, and opera provides endless examples of dads for your Slow Listening pleasure. I’ve narrowed it down to … Continue Reading →

Even if you’re not a jazz fan, you know the names of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, two of the great geniuses of mid-century American jazz performance. Since my husband has returned from his long travels, our house resounds again with the sounds of alto and tenor saxophones, so that’s … Continue Reading →

For today’s slow listening I picked a favorite piece of mine (pro tip: I will always pick my favorite pieces), the beautiful trio “Soave sia il vento” from Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte.  This recording is live and sublime, three dear friends on stage, one on the podium, and many in the orchestra making sweet music … Continue Reading →

Okay, so this is Sunday already. And I missed last Saturday. I’m working on getting this feature off the ground, so bear with me! Your Slow Listening for the day comes courtesy of a very ancient composer, hundreds of years old, and four men of diverse and fascinating backgrounds and training. They … Continue Reading →