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• Kauffman Center Grand Opening Week: More to Come!

  

  A completely unbelievable night, last night! But yet, there's still more to come with the Grand Opening to the Symphony Hall! And, I'm invited to the ball... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• Kauffman Center Grand Opening Week: First Day in the New Opera House

  I will be posting daily this week...some of the posts may be late, depending on when I can get to the internet after rehearsals. Anyway, please go to... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• 6 Classical Music Pieces to Commemorate 9/11 - #1 The Armed Man: A Mass for Peac...

  I have had an amazing time presenting these six pieces, but today's is extra special. This is one of my very most favorite pieces of music ever. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• 6 Classical Music Pieces to Commemorate 9/11 - #2 On the Transmigration of...

  We're down to the final two pieces that I wanted to feature. Both of them are equally amazing, but completely different. Today, I have a very special treat for... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• 6 Classical Music Pieces to Commemorate 9/11 - #3 An American Requiem by...

  Today, I have a piece that is not as well known compared to any of the other six pieces that I have selected for this week. So, in that case, you should be... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• 6 Classical Pieces to Commemorate 9/11 - #4 WTC 9/11 by Steve Reich

  Today, I have something that will either be exciting or horrifying to your ears.WTC 9/11By Steve ReichHow it was influenced by September 11: The piece itself... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• 6 Classical Music Pieces to Commemorate 9/11 - #5 One Sweet Morning by John...

  Yesterday, we had a song that everyone knows and sings. Today, as with every day this week, the next piece is from a totally different genre.One Sweet... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• 6 Classical Music Pieces to Commemorate 9/11 - #6 The Star-Spangled Banner

  The Star-Spangled BannerThe National Anthem of the United States of AmericaLyrics from Francis Scott Key's poem "Defence of Fort McHenry"Music from John Staffor... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• 6 Classical Music Pieces to Commemorate 9/11

  

  The Kauffman Center Grand Opening is nearly here! I am so excited to sing in the opening event, and for those who haven't been following recently, I will have a... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• Figaro & Carmen

  I have a couple of major events to announce. I will be the tenor lead in two upcoming operas.November17-20, 2011 (I will only sing two of these days)White... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• Conservatory Auditions

  What a week it has been! Thank you to everyone for your interest and support and well wishes! For those who didn't see, you can read the big news by clicking... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• Secrets

  Today is the first day back at the Conservatory for my second year of my doctoral study. I am very excited to begin and I have some very exciting things... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• A Childhood Dream (censored)

  Oops! I just got note that some of the material that I mentioned in the post tonight is supposed to be confidential. Unfortunately I will have to wait until... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• A Childhood Dream

  

  Growing up, I was always captivated by the grandiose productions of the Olympics, the Three Tenors specials on PBS, and even the high school marching band. Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• My Summer at Sugar Creek, Kansas City Symphony Chorus, & Planking

  

  What an amazing last several weeks! I had a great time at Sugar Creek, met so many wonderful people - it was hard to leave some of them knowing I may not see... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• The Making of an Opera - "From Score to Stage"

  Howdy folks...sorry for the long wait. A few things came up during the week - exciting things - that I can't talk about at the moment, but as you know it is... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Young Artist Programs - A Guide for Future Divas

  

  It's my 100th post and it's performance week at Sugar Creek! - Check back every day this week - I'll be posting on two new blog series: "A Guide for Future... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Fached Up - Opera in Chicago

  I had a coaching with Maestro Joe Mechavich yesterday. I was pretty excited and went in warmed up. Confidently, I sang "Dies Bildniss" from Mozart's Magic... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Mental Health, Drill Sergeants, & Squillo - Opera in Chicago

  Well, the week has been very eventful so far. I sang on a publicity concert earlier today, which went relatively well. The entire cast is now on site and we... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• When in Rome - Opera in Chicago

  Finally! It feels as if I have been waiting forever for all the gears to begin turning on this opera production. The last several days have been quite... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA