I’m a fan of vocalist and improvisor Bobby McFerrin. The year after I graduated from my community choir, the group attended a choral festival for which Bobby McFerrin was one of the clinicians: 0ne more reason to consider flunking senior year. But alas, I did not, and have never seen the man in person. I’m not even sure how I … Continue reading »
One evening earlier this week I was lucky enough to sit down* with Minneapolis tenor Nathan Bird and talk a little bit about the Minnesota Opera’s upcoming production of Verdi’s Nabucco. *Actually, he didn’t really sit down at all as he was tending to our children and getting himself some food before heading out the door … Continue reading »
I am not a shoe person. Maybe it’s because I have such large feet. I don’t know. I think shoes are cute and all, but I find that I manage just fine to frequently get through a whole week using only one or two pair. Last time I bought flip flops was seven years ago. Either … Continue reading »
Time for a little review of my drama entanglements. This past Sunday was the culmination of years of planning and weeks of writing and days of rehearsing for a program in honor of the 50th anniversary of the church that we attend. I was only moderately involved in the planning, not at all involved in … Continue reading »
I’m working on writing up a few more intros for the opera page at the Arts America site, and the one I just finished is about a company that has its opening show tonight! The Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company presents Patience, which runs from March 9th through April 1st of 2012. Friday and Saturday … Continue reading »
