pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
My time on the road this summer is almost at an end, and I have things to tell you! The inaugural Wagner Institute at the Miami Music Festival was a wild and inspiring ride. Our first group of participants came in at an astonishing level. The work we did together, … Continue Reading →
The winter term in Ann Arbor is over! If you head over to the University of Michigan Opera Facebook page, you can see some of the places our Wolverines are heading for the summer. First stop on my itinerary is Washington DC, which feels like home. I’m so happy to … Continue Reading →
I’m on Amtrak, watching the handsome Philadelphia skyline on my way back to DC. What a week. Today was a bit of icing on the cake, a lovely masterclass at Rutgers. The cake was, of course, a week with the Domingo-Cafritz artists at WNO. I am always grateful for the … Continue Reading →
What a fantastic weekend at Vanderbilt! There is good singing and playing happening in this small but mighty program. Thanks to all the student teams for great preparation that made it possible for us all to really play and explore. Thanks for the great repertoire and the willingness to take … Continue Reading →
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 →