pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
The day of my first straight-up symphony concert is here! Things that are different than opera performances: you can’t take off your shoes. I’m always shoeless in the pit! This forced a trip to Nordstrom yesterday. only one place to look – no split screen between stage and pit! No … Continue Reading →
Carnegie Hall, a bunch of terrific singers, and a couple thousand lovers of that singing: put them all together and you have the Richard Tucker Gala, which returned to Carnegie last night after many years away. What a thrill to hear it resound with fiery, resonant, beautiful singing from some … Continue Reading →
I am deeply saddened at the opera world’s loss of our beloved colleague, John del Carlo. What a wonderful man, colleague, and spirit. I count myself so lucky to have worked with him often and to have experienced his Bartolo’s brilliant patter, his Kothner’s grand coloratura, his Alfieri’s enormous heart. … Continue Reading →
The glamorous life, DTW edition: Two weeks of travel await, full of adrenaline, teaching, reunions with great people and great cities, and some brand new repertoire. The sleepy eyes in this picture don’t tell you how excited I am! And if I’m tired, I’m happy too. The three quick … Continue Reading →
Just about an hour ago I was struck by the beautiful sight of Detroit, viewed at night from the Canadian side of the Detroit River. Now I’m home in Ann Arbor after five fantastic days across the border. I work with singers and pianists at the University of Toronto and … Continue Reading →