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• Night Brilliant Tone - Opera in Chicago

  Well, reality has hit like a ton of bricks - in a good way. I have had several coachings already. They have gone somewhat well. One that I had yesterday really... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• The Naked Traveler

  

  People have a hard time explaining the little events in life, like why watermelon or the smell of rain are so good. In the grand scheme of things, these are... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• Off to Chicago...

  Well, I'm off to Chicago this week. I will have updates as often as I can find the time to write something - they will be short, or perhaps mostly video or... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Funny Pavarotti & How to Memorize an Opera & USA Vs. Brazil

  Welcome back! I found this video of Pavarotti explaining his most embarrassing moments. It's hilarious!!I'm almost ready for Chicago! I have been memorizing... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• The Art of Singing (for Tenors) Part 3

  

  Aria #3 - Nessun DormaWe ended yesterday's post with some Lithuanian talent, and unfortunately that leads us to our last aria - let's see if his technique... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• The Art of Singing (for Tenors) Part 2

  Aria #2 - Pour mon ameSo, this trio wouldn't be complete without Pour mon ame - famed for its 9 high C's. Here is a clip of one of the most famous singers in th... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• The Art of Singing (for Tenors) Part 1

  

  Last week was incredibly exciting on many levels: I sang the Canadian National Anthem at the Sporting KC game (video to come), I was able to go to the Populous... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• The Pied Piper

  

  If you build it, I will come...evidently...like a child following the pied piper. EXAMPLE #1The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will be opening soon! Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• Inspiration

  I had the great privilege of being the Administrative Director for the 33rd Summer Choral Institute this last week. I have to say that it is absolutely one of... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• The Art of Song

  Why am I so critical of poor singing?...Because singing is an art. I believe without any explanation I can show the difference between poor singing and... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• Remembering...

  

  Last night, my wife and I went to Celebration at the Station in Kansas City. And it was so incredibly awesome, that we have decided to make it an annual... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• TODAY IN OPERA HISTORY - May 29

  

  Happy Birthday to little known opera composer, Isaac Albeniz, who was born in Spain on this day in 1860.Today is also the birthday of one of the least known... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• TODAY IN OPERA HISTORY - May 28

  

  Opera composer Friedrich Baumfelder was born on this day in 1836 in Dresden, Germany. He studied under previously mentioned Ignaz Moscheles (what a cool... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• TODAY IN OPERA HISTORY - May 27

  

  Probably the least known of the famous French group of composers Les six, literally "the six", Louis Durey was born on this date in 1888. Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Today in Opera History - May 26

  

  On this date in 1893, Eugene Goossens was born in London. Goossens was a conductor and composer of operas, however he is mostly credited for being the major... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Today in Opera History - May 25

  On this date in 1878, the Gilbert and Sullivan opera H.M.S. Pinafore made its world premiere at the Opera Comique in London. This was the first big hit for... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Today in Opera History - May 24

  Happy Birthday to the late, great Duke Ellington. Take a listen at one of my favorite recordings of his - the Duke is on the piano, but the bass is the best... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Today in Opera History - May 23

  

  Last weekend, my wife and I took the opportunity to visit a Kansas City Symphony concert. They are certainly excited for the upcoming opening of the Kauffman... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Things I Care About

  I had an amazing week. I sang at the Department of Energy's Small Business Conference with special dignitaries, Governors, and US Congressmen in the audience. I... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• They Didn't Know I Was Listening...

  

  Last week was graduation week at the University I had the honor of singing the National Anthem and Alma Mater for eight commencement ceremonies: 1 on Thursday, ... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2011 SELF EXPRESSION