pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
It’s a huge orchestra day for us in Naxos, with one session for the orchestra alone and a second session with some of the singers. Ariadne is a joy to play, truly written like chamber music – but then, all great music is chamber music, right? Yeah, that’s a nice thought when … Continue Reading →
The Vorspiel to Ariadne auf Naxos is a bustling collection of characters, disparate and distinct personalities thrown together on a momentous and confusing day. This article introduces you to someone in our production who might be new to you. After all, we have decided that Naxos is a town in upstate New York … Continue Reading →
Please read this astonishing, moving piece by cellist Brinton Smith of the Houston Symphony. This is his address to the board at the end of their season, but it’s much more than that. It’s an essay about music, about being a musician, about being a listener. It’s by turns informative, … Continue Reading →
Here is the link to my Opera News interview. Unfortunately, it’s subscriber-only, but the June edition is one that might tempt you – I’m honored to be included with the cover article, all about Ricky Ian Gordon’s new opera 27 which just premiered in St. Louis with a powerhouse cast. I want … Continue Reading →
I’m a day late again, but I have my first orchestra reading of Ariadne as an excuse. Yesterday the Glimmerglass orchestra joined us for their initial rehearsals, first reading through Carousel. After that the strings joined me for a go at Ariadne. There’s a lot of information in that score but very satisfying and … Continue Reading →