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Greetings to all! The season continues to shine bright, and summer is well underway with a revisit to some of my all time favorite pieces. Mozart is on the horizon both this summer and in the 2014-15 season. I’m happy to be spending time with the roles of Konstanze and Susanna, both very strong ladies who bounce right off the page into life in these glorious operas. This summer I begin my preparation for new roles I’ll be singing in the fall. Most of my free time will be devoted to absorbing new music, and of course, some much needed vitamin D! I’m off to a great start already and looking forward to spending these long days with big smiles. |
 | The Abduction from the Seraglio Bellingham Music Festival KonstanzeWhitney Reader conducts a concert version of Die Entführung aus dem Serail. Music is in German with English dialogue. July 12th, 2014 Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Main Stage, Bellingham, WA More Information » |
 | The Creation (Haydn) CREDO Chamber Music SopranoHaydn’s spectacular solo arias will be performed by acclaimed artists Lisette Oropesa, soprano; John Tessier, tenor; and Adam Lau, bass. This trio has recently been featured in productions with the Metropolitan Opera, the Cleveland Orchestra, and Santa Fe Opera. July 19th Severance Hall, Cleveland, OH More Information » |
 | Le Nozze di Figaro Ravinia Festival SusannaFigaro is one of the best-known names in opera today, just as James Conlon is one of opera’s finest conductors. Performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro reaches lofty heights of tunefulness in the intimate setting of the Martin Theatre, the 850-seat acoustic gem of the same size as Mozartean halls. John Relyea reprises the title role he stepped into at Ravinia in 2010, with Lisette Oropesa also returning as Susanna and Soile Isokoski and Stéphane Degout portraying the Countess and Count Almaviva. August 15th and 17th Martin Theatre, Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, IL More Information » |
 | Die Entführung aus dem Serail Bayerische Staatsoper KonstanzeA European woman in the hands of Muslim fundamentalists. A western rescue mission goes awry. Execution by the special unit is a foregone conclusion. But: vengeance is nothing - forgiveness everything! Unfortunately only a very few have the greatness of heart to exercise it. Mozart's contribution to the clash of civilizations and a not-to-be-underestimated comedy for music. September 21st, 26th and October 1st Nationaltheater, Munich, Germany More Information » |
Met Opera Live in HD summer encore The Enchanted Island Miranda | This summer, in select theaters, enjoy encore performances from the award-winning Live in HD series of movie theater presentations. All encore performances will be shown at 7 pm local time. Summer HD Encore dates vary by location, so please check with your local movie theater for all details. July 16th, 2014 In your local theatre |
The Enchanted Island » |
FALSTAFF: Available on Radio 4 The Dutch National Opera Nanetta | The Netherlands Radio 4 has broadcast the performance of Falstaff and is now available online for the next three weeks. If you are so inclined, you can skip to 2:18:00 for the beginning of my aria “Sul fil d’un soffio etesio”. |
Radio 4 - FALSTAFF » |
Running, Eating, Thinking: A Vegan Anthology Contributing Author | Running, Eating, Thinking: A Vegan Anthologyis a new book byMartin Rowe, a celebrated author. Martin is a marathoner and vegan, like myself, and had attended the Brooklyn Marathon last year whenI sang the national anthem. He contacted me and said he was writing an e-book on running and veganisim and asked if I would contribute along with 14 other people (I didn't know who they were at the time). Of course I said yes and the rest is history. As it turns out, his publisher,Lantern Books, decided to publish the book! So please grab your copy and let me know what you think. |
Running, Eathing, Thinking: A Vegan Anthology » |
The Artisan Traveler Interview | When my dear friend and gorgeous soprano Corinne Winters asked me to answer some questions for her blog about our lifestyle as singers seeking health, I was really touched. She is currently starring in an amazing BENVENUTO CELLINI at English National Opera and took the time to share this on her blog, The Artisan Traveler. Corinne is an artist and person I admire greatly, so sharing ideas about health with her was really my honor. |
The Artisian Traveler » |
 | My time in Amsterdam working on FALSTAFF this spring was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. I am always grateful that my career gives me the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful places in the world. When I think back on the wonderful places I’ve not only visited, but spent ample time in, I realize how life starts over a little bit each time you go to an engagement. You get a new set of circumstances, a new home, new faces...yet you have more experience in your own art and the expression of it. You’re a stranger who’s been there before. I love the feeling of that double existence, that familiarity bursting with the unknown. It’s one of the things that fuels a performer, I think. You are constantly being surprised, challenged, and reassured that you know exactly what you are doing. |
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