Renee Fleming-the swing

Hmmm...I still like her in opera better

Dragana del Monaco - The Phantom of the Opera

... ... This is truly a freak combination of two singers...And it's scary..

The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

Saturday, December 5, 2009
10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Field Concert Hall
The Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust Street, Philadelphia
No R.S.V.P needed, walk ins are welcomed!

About last night

Academy of Vocal Arts has put on yet another exciting opera for this season. Last night's "Falstuff" was marvelous both in the young singer's performance and compexed stage design. What I most enjoy was the

Giuseppe Verdi

Falstaff

November 13–23, 2009

Academy Of Vocal Arts






Image from http://www.avaopera.org/season/falstaff/

Maria Malibran,so young yet so strong

Cecilia Bartoli explains her Maria album concept - dedicated to Maria Malibran. Features performance and interview

Maria Malibran,so young yet so strong

Cecilia Bartoli explains her Maria album concept - dedicated to Maria Malibran. Features performance and interview

December Recital

A Chat With: Aprile Millo - Rare NYC Recital Nov. 17

Soprano Aprile Millo will present a Nov. 17 concert with the Opera Orchestra Of New York. Often likened to such greats as Tebaldi, Milanov and Ponselle, the “Golden Voiced Diva” will perform opera arias, lieder and Italian art songs....

A night with Aprile Millo at OONY--So...how did it go?

Image from http://aprilemillo.wordpress.com/

Ms. Millo's concert was full of wonderful, powerful singing, cheerful applause, flowers and warmth- And a little "accident" makes it perfect. I' will have to write more about the recital in the morning-need some time to digest and settle the excitement first, so good night for now :)

Thomas Hampson Master Class at Curtis

Recoding devices prohibited, so here is a fast sketch of what was going on in Thomas Hampson's Master Class at Curtis today. Wow, what an excellent instructor with such great sense of humor!
In the two hours of class, five selected students went on the stage and preformed various pieces of repertories. As each student sang their piece, Mr.Hampson, with his charming sense of humor and critical instructions, attacked (not the student) the common problematic areas from use of air, breathing, understanding the diaphragm, intercommunication with the repertoire to just how high of heels you should not wear. It was a mind opening master class :)

Beautiful and playful Cecilia Bartoli and Thomas Hampson performing a beautiful arrangement.

Cecilia Bartoli explains her Maria album concept - dedicated to Maria Malibran. Features performance and interview

Melancholy day

Oh lord--

WELL,WHAT ABOUT "MAURY??

Feed back time!

I really enjoyed the recital at the Emily P. Bissell Hospital this past weekend. The facility was bright and clean, the staff were so friendly, and the residents were happy to have us there. I will be including some English and American folk songs in my list of recital material in the future:) Next stop is the Wilmington Manor care, see you in Dec!

HURRY, PLEASE!

The Curtis Institute of Music Presents

A SPECIAL MASTER CLASS
CLICK TO RSVP VIA EVENTBRITE
Thomas Hampson, baritone
Friday, November 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Field Concert Hall

The class is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, reservations are required.

LAST TIME I CHECKED THERE WERE STILL PUBLIC SEATINGS!

After a long busy weekend of endless amusement (Village Halloween parade, NY marathon...etc), we are finally back in practice:)

Watch Verdi: Falstaff - Act II, Scene I on Plushmusic