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Doctoral Recital - The Volga German Genocide
Published on 2012-02-20 17:43:47
I have had an amazing and heartbreaking week. There are many stories that I would love to share, but alas this is a very public forum. Unfortunately, I will wait a few years to tell some of the lessons that I have learned this week - not all good things, but great life lessons and professional lessons.Tonight, I will be singing in the Conservatory's production of Carmina Burana. I know you all know it - CLICK HERE TO SEE IF YOU DO. We will also be performing some exciting
Opera Singer Critiques the Grammy's, KC Lyric Opera Audition, & COOL NEW GIG
Published on 2012-02-13 17:25:57
Hello, America. Why do you enjoy singers yelling so much? Seriously, this isn't just my opinion - technically these singers are yelling and belting all the time, even to the point of hoarseness! My overall impression from the Grammy's this year is that I'm astonished that people aren't bored with people yelling all the dang time. Leave the musical genres out of the picture; the pop singers, country singers, rock singers all have the same technique. You should expect more
Slump
Published on 2012-02-06 20:22:14
What a busy time of the year! Last week, I sang Mahler's Second Symphony with the Kansas City Symphony. It was majestic to say the least - certainly the loudest classical concert that I can remember. I sang a Bach cantata on Friday at the Conservatory. It was a very interesting setup in that we had bleachers all around us like an arena. It was packed as well! These monthly Bach's Lunch concerts are become more and more popular every time. I will also be a solo
