pianist, opera coach, conductor, writer
I can finally officially announce what my family, close friends, and closest colleagues have known for some time: on January 1, 2015, I will join the faculty of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance. I’ll be the school’s first Conductor/Coach of Opera. I’m thrilled to be … Continue Reading →
So the last few days at Glimmerglass have been overwhelming. Yesterday we played our fifth performance of Ariadne with one of American’s great Ariadnes in attendance. Miss Jessye Norman herself was in the house! She gave a masterclass yesterday afternoon before the show, and was elegance personified as she kindly and firmly … Continue Reading →
The opera world is certainly interesting these days, in all senses of that word. This is a turbulent and nervous month for many of my friends as the union negotiations at the Metropolitan Opera heat up, and there’s a whole press battle being waged about the viability of the art … Continue Reading →
I am absolutely thrilled to be in the middle of my first week as a visiting coach at Chicago Lyric Opera’s Ryan Center! The group of artists here share talent, commitment, and drive, and it’s a pleasure to work with them. It’s also so pleasing to see the program flourishing … Continue Reading →
Because it is there to record moments like this. Me, Margo Garrett, and Anne Epperson together at UT. Collaborative madness! Lucky me, to stand between these two brilliant, dynamic ladies! It’s a good day under the Austin oaks.