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 9, 2011
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I have been asked to write a featured post on the website Studio 30+, which is a gathering place for bloggers over the age of 30. I think I fit in that category nicely. Anyway, as I was trying to … 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 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
October 15, 2010
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So I had all these grand plans about posting a day-by-day journal of my trials and tribulations learning Mahler’s Ruckert-lieder for my concert with the Delaware County Symphony this Sunday. But then life intervened, and I spent more time actually … Continue reading
September 26, 2010
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Many years ago, when I still lived in New York, I took a voiceover class. I really enjoyed it, and I even made a demo CD at the end of it all. Nothing ever came of it, however; the voiceover … Continue reading
August 1, 2010
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Friday in Chico turned out to be all about the performing arts for me. My cousin is pretty active in the local drama groups, and he acts and directs a number of shows each year. He invited a few actors … Continue reading
February 16, 2010
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In December, a big winter storm blew through Philadelphia on the second day of the Philadelphia Singers‘ Christmas on Logan Square concert. An email went around to the singers announcing that despite bad weather conditions, the show would still go … Continue reading