pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
Where did the time in Houston go? It seems like I was posting from the first Das Rheingold rehearsals just the other day. But the dress rehearsal was last night, and I am back in Austin for a few weeks of teaching. Houston, we have a problem – there are almost … Continue Reading →
Dress rehearsal of Sweeney Todd! Everybody acquitted themselves well; now it’s time for an audience. Our small theater is being used ingeniously – chorus in the house, chorus in the balcony, murdered choristers descending into the orchestra pit. What a week it’s been, rehearsals every night and now performances Friday … Continue Reading →
Here in Austin the Butler Opera Center is gearing up for performances of Sweeney Todd this weekend. We’re doing it with the reduced orchestration, which is truly remarkable – I am always impressed by the amount of color and sheer sound that can come from a small group. It’s a very spare … Continue Reading →