pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
I just enjoyed a stroll through the beautiful campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s my first time here, and I’m thrilled to spend this weekend in residency with the Blair School of music, coaching collaborative teams of singers and pianists. Opera and art song under the magnolias – … Continue Reading →
So much fun this morning to accept Brad Cresswell’s generous invitation to perform at his station WGTE-FM in Toledo, with the three winners of the Michigan District of the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions. Josh Lovell and Sandra Periord are current UMich students (and in the cast of Cosi fan … Continue Reading →
I’m heading to NYC to repeat a recital with my SongFusion partner Michael Kelly. Tomorrow night, we play the Sabarsky! I can’t wait to be in that space, that incredible recreation of a Viennese cafe from the last century, sounding the music of Vienna and Berlin and having it cut … Continue Reading →
On this flight back to DTW, I’m still buzzing from the audience reaction to Arizona Lady. This piece has been another profound example of the power in audience connection and engagement. I’ve never experienced anything like the energy of a few thousand Arizonans listening and responding to us as we sang about the … Continue Reading →
I have the incredible honor of teaching two master classes at my alma mater today. I have two degrees from Arizona State University and had the great good fortune to connect with so many inspiring teachers there. I studied piano with Steven De Groote, Caio Pagano, and Jan Thompson. Lois … Continue Reading →