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Student Spotlight â Madison Finocchiaro â Singinâ in the Rain
Pinkerton Academyâs recent production of the musical based on this classic movie was a huge success the weekend of March 22-24. Madison appeared as Lady âin-Waiting in the ensemble. The director was Rachael Longo and Music Director was Candace Gatzoulis â my former student AND a former Miss New Hampshire. âWatch this spaceâ for a…
Read MoreJaniceâs Fantasy Trip to Bayreuth,â¨Which Became a Reality in the Summer of 2008
Here is a personal account of my fabulous vacation in Germany. I hope this will give you a taste of my experience. My reflections cover both the artistic (the music and singing) and the logistical (getting there/being there/returning) aspects, and as you will see, I switch gears without warning! So sit back and enjoy⌠About…
Read MoreClassic Broadway Performance Class
Sign up today for Classic Broadway Performance Class Registration Fee $20 Due by Feb. 22nd Explore the Great American Songbook and the founders of the “Golden Age” of American musical theatre Sunday, March 10, 2019 2:00 – 5:00 Grace Episcopal Church – Great Hall 106 Lowell St., Manchester, NH Elizabeth Blood, Accompanist
Read MoreMasterclass at the Manchester Community Music School
I am looking forward to working with adult amateur singers in a Masterclass at the Manchester Community Music School on Thursday, November 1 at 7:00 pm. Please see attached poster for information.
Read MoreWagner: “Mythology, Mysticism, and Masters” presented by the Boston Wagner Society
Janice Edwards, Mezzo-Soprano, will make her Boston Wagner Society debut singing excerpts of two iconic roles from Richard Wagnerâs Der Ring des Nibelungen (the âRing Cycleâ) on Sunday, November 11, at Old South Church in Boston. Janice will sing the role of Sieglinde to tenor Peter Furlongâs Siegmund from the first act of Die WalkĂźre (The Valkyrie). Switching hats,…
Read MoreRead The Boston Wagner Society’s Interview with Mezzo-Soprano Janice Edwards
I’m so pleased with this wonderful interview on the Boston Wagner Society’s website. The Society’s president, Dalia Geffen, sent me excellent questions, inquiring about my first experience singing Wagner as well as my early career as a professional singer. I will be appearing on the Society ‘s upcoming concert, Mythology, Mysticism, and Masters, singing two…
Read MoreThree exciting events are on the horizon this fall
Purely Wood Furniture Open House First, on Saturday, September 8, 1:00-4:00 PM – Purely Wood Furniture celebrates its 25 years in business with an Open House Event. Local luminaries, artists, and musicians will be on hand, including yours truly and a special guest appearance by Mayor Joyce Craig. As a tribute to my favorite American composer, Leonard Bernstein,…
Read MoreWallowing Around in Mahler â again!
“O Glaube, mein Herz” (Photo by John Herper) I use this odd term because Mahler has come to mind quite often in the past few months. I have fondly remembered live performances of his glorious music, and sometimes I feel as if I have âover-dosedâ in the harmonies and orchestral colors. I never tire of…
Read MoreMAHLER and ME (Part 2)
I am thrilled to announce that I will be the alto soloist in Gustav Mahlerâs  iconic Symphony No. 2 (âResurrectionâ) on April 19 at 7:00 pm at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH. This monumental symphony – requiring an orchestra of 100 and a full choir (preferably 100+) – is most likely on…
Read MoreThe Magic of Puccini
On Friday night, March 16, I once again found myself at the Metropolitan Opera. I was invited by my close friends, Kristen and Chris, to hear Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Hearing this glorious music brought back very fond memories of singing the role of Suzuki, Butterfly’s faithful servant/friend, in – as best as I can recall –…
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