pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
This morning is a true “How did I get here?” morning. Was I not in Austin a few weeks ago? Answer: yes. And yet here I am in Ann Arbor, plunged into a totally different group of students and colleagues. This morning I’ll rewrite a few parts for my Giulio Cesare band, … Continue Reading →
I am thrilled to find out tonight that our production of Ariadne on Naxos from the 2014 Glimmerglass festival has been nominated for an International Opera Award! We’re in the category of “Richard Strauss Anniversary Production” alongside productions from Glyndebourne, the Royal Opera, the Dresden Festival – it’s pretty exclusive company, and I … Continue Reading →
Here’s the video of our performance tonight. In true Minnesota fashion, I have to call it not bad 🙂 What a lucky night: great friends old and new, wonderful repertoire, and a chance to make it all sound. Thanks, Jamie, Amber, and Michael – bis zum nächsten Mal! And congratulations Jamie … Continue Reading →
So I’m off in the morning to DC for an incredibly enjoyable task. On Monday, my dear friend Jamie Barton receives the Marian Anderson award. A valuable prize richly deserved goes to a friend whose immense talent, hard work, and generous soul do honor to the woman who inspired the … Continue Reading →
I’m back in our nation’s capitol for a week to do one of my favorite things, work with the young artists of Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz program. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with them, and to making some new acquaintances as well. An additional bonus: I’ll get to attend the … Continue Reading →