April 24, 2012
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I’ll make this quick. Last week, I went over to the house of my friend, Becky Oehlers (some know her from her design blog, Hemidemisemiquaver), who took a bunch of photos for me, since I needed new headshots. What I … Continue reading
April 14, 2012
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There is a general misconception in today’s society that opera is only for old, rich, and snobby people. And though some Jackie Evancho fans might consider me in the last category, I must protest! I think opera can and should … Continue reading
August 8, 2011
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After a couple weeks’ hiatus, I’m back in the Indie Ink Writing Challenge. It’s good to be back, folks. This week’s prompt comes from Head Ant, who writes: An opera is being written about your life. Summarize the first act. … Continue reading
June 10, 2011
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Last fall, I was shopping for a fabulous diva dress at a well-known bridal chain, and the sales lady was helping me go through gown after gown after gown. Finally, curiosity got the better of her, and she asked me … Continue reading
June 5, 2011
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On Friday, I spent the whole day with a famous person. Well, okay, he’s not A-list celebrity famous (my husband had never heard of him), but in the music world — the choral world, especially — he is quite well-known. … Continue reading
May 5, 2011
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I’ve been taught my whole life that jealousy is an ugly emotion. I should rejoice the success of others, and be modest in praising myself. But sometimes, every once in a while, that green-eyed monster just lifts its ugly head. … Continue reading
April 15, 2011
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Last weekend, I sang the alto solo in a performance of Mozart’s Requiem in Reading, PA. I had a great time, and the choir (made up of the Reading Choral Society and the MasterSingers of the Berks Classical Children’s Chorus) … Continue reading
March 26, 2011
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As I alluded to in my last post, my fellow Divas and I have been making good on our promise to do more for our careers. And part of that process this month was a dinner meeting followed by a … Continue reading
March 22, 2011
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Everyone loves the underdog. From David and Goliath to Rocky, there’s something eminently satisfying about seeing the little guy win. Are we all underdogs? Most of the time, I certainly put myself in that position. I have terrible self-esteem (like … Continue reading
March 5, 2011
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I’ve threatened to write a post about how I practice for a while, and I think now is the time. I’m preparing right now for a performance of György Ligeti’s Clocks and Clouds with the New York Philharmonic, and I … Continue reading