Getting the Words

Getting the words -

Tongue moves

Millions of miles a minute.

Vowels, plosives, fricatives 

Nasals!

(C'est Français!)

Mais!

Add the notes

And there they go! ... 

All the words

Seem to

Vani.....

Sh!

DIY

Is the opportunity for the roles you want to perform not there?

Then do it yourself!

Gather up some opera folks you know, a good collaborative pianist, the easiest space you can find and perform the role and highlights from the show!

Thank you, Ann Baltz, founder and director of OperaWorks, for your constant inspiration and drive to help all of your program participants find their best selves. 

Live Performance

is thrilling and nerve-wracking
terrible when it goes wrong
wonderful when you save it
amazing when it goes right
fun when you let loose
best in the moment
impossible without friends.

Dead Man Walking

Emotionally wrung from a phenomenal production of Dead Man Walking tonight by Opera Paralelle at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.  New favorite baritone:Michael Mayes.  Not only were the singers amazingly engaging both vocally and emotionally, but the stage design and direction were seamless. The chorus moved effectively throughout and their singing at the end of each act was incredibly powerful. Not to mention Jake Heggie's beautiful score being played so compellingly, conducted by Nicole Paiment.

New role I wish I could play: Sister Helen Prejean.