pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
Ariadne rehearsals have begun! It is such a pleasure to be back at Glimmerglass after more than a dozen years. Even after all this time it feels familiar, and I’m overjoyed to feast my eyes on the beauty of Otsego County again. The cast was ready to get down to … 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 →
I was first drawn to opera because it wasn’t particularly realistic. In the same way that great writers could pull me into another world with their craft, great music could pull me into another emotional space. With opera and other vocal music , that experience has always been the most … Continue Reading →
I am absolutely thrilled to be in the middle of my first week as a visiting coach at Chicago Lyric Opera’s Ryan Center! The group of artists here share talent, commitment, and drive, and it’s a pleasure to work with them. It’s also so pleasing to see the program flourishing … Continue Reading →