I used Wordle to create this awesome graphic from my Ten Ways to Fail Your Dreams post. It's a pretty cool visual reminder of the stuff us …
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The Sybaritic Singer: 2011 Stats!
Here's an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 6,800 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway …
let's discuss: Holiday Gifts for Your Opera Star
[slideshow] What's that you say? You already have your two front teeth? Well, maybe you'll want to ask Santa for a couple of things around …
quick news: Weekend Happenings
Just wanted to give you all a heads up about two performances this weekend that should definitely be on your to-do list: Tonight 7:30pm and …
in performance: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's "Joan of Arc at the Stake"
Throughout the 2011-2012 season the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will be paying homage to the legendary heroine of France, Joan of Arc. In …
A Musical Phoenix in Baltimore City – Lyric Opera Baltimore
Did you hear the news? Lyric Opera Baltimore is bringing Grand Opera back to Mobtown! Out of the many, many failing classical music …
let's discuss: Should Opera's Dress Code Be Grand Too?
Now, frankly, I am happy to read this letter from Jim Ireland. Why? Because he is excited! He is excited about the return of an institution …
let's discuss: You Are Not Failing
The biggest fear I hear from my readers is: "I don't want to fail." The painful uncertainty of this career choice is palpable, especially …
guest post: Planning an Effective Recital
Expect more of your spectator and challenge yourself to say something, not just sing anything. All performance is theatre; audiences …