pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
“Remarkable beauty” is an important phrase in the libretto of A Coffin in Egypt, and it’s what comes to my mind when I think of that opera’s star, the woman with whom I’m privileged to make music this week, Frederica von Stade. Remarkable and beautiful, inside and out, full stop. We have … Continue Reading →
So happy to be in the 90210 on a beautiful morning. I am wishing my UT colleagues a good weekend and break from Boheme rehearsals. The show is going well and I miss being part of the final rehearsals! However, I’m thrilled to be here beginning rehearsals for Ricky Ian … Continue Reading →
Because it is there to record moments like this. Me, Margo Garrett, and Anne Epperson together at UT. Collaborative madness! Lucky me, to stand between these two brilliant, dynamic ladies! It’s a good day under the Austin oaks.
Where did the time in Houston go? It seems like I was posting from the first Das Rheingold rehearsals just the other day. But the dress rehearsal was last night, and I am back in Austin for a few weeks of teaching. Houston, we have a problem – there are almost … Continue Reading →
“Mighty effort, never tired” – that’s what the giants use to build Valhalla, and that’s what a company uses to mount the Ring. We have been bringing the mighty effort daily for two weeks now in Houston, and tomorrow we will start running the various scenes through in preparation for … Continue Reading →