“Live” Opera in NH
As some of you know, I am a big fan of the Live from the Met in HD Saturday matinees. What a wonderful way to spend a chilly Saturday afternoon in a dark theatre watching live opera, broadcast directly from New York’s Metropolitan Opera, with superlative casts and production values. On Jan. 21, the much…
Read MoreLes Misérables in Concert
This classic theatre piece is being performed as a benefit for the Pine Street Players in Exeter, NH. Max McGrath will once again appear in one of his signature roles, Valjean. The Christ Church Choir and talented singes from around the country will sing supporting roles. The venue is Exeter Town Hall, the date is Saturday, March…
Read MoreJanice’s Fantasy Trip to Bayreuth, 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… …
Read MoreWeek 3 – finishing up
Today is the last day of MOS 2015. Since those of you who have sent me comments (thank you, Anne and Jenny) ask for more photos, I will be posting as many as I can from the Jennifer Larmore master class (Tuesday, 25th), Jack’s birthday party (27th), Thursday’s concert (27th), and my last minute trip…
Read Moreoops….more from Uffizi…
I didn’t realize that I had downloaded more photos. Here goes: Very bad photo of Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus”…one of the most famous paintings in the world.Two by Caravaggio. First, the head of Medusa (painted on a shield)…this is supposedly at the moment Perseus lopped off her head, snakes still writhing. Bacchus, god of…
Read Morebusy, busy week….
Since I have been feeling so much better, I have had the energy for a lot of singing, practicing, and sight-seeing. Thank you to everyone who has sent “feel better, Janice” messages.I believe we left off prior to last Saturday’s trip to Firenze (Florence), which Jack had never seen and was very keen on arranging a…
Read Morehang in there…new posts coming soon…
It has been a very hectic week what with performances and the Jennifer Larmore master classes, which have been amazing.There have also been a couple of “farewell dinners” for participants leaving early, so let’s factor in the partying!Tonight I hope to post catch-ups and photos regarding: Uffizi Jennifer Larmore so….stay tuned!PS – I am feeling…
Read Morephotos from concert at Castello di Verrazzano (21 Agosto 2015)
I hope these photos can download here. My last post was about the Friday (21 August) concert at the Castello di Verrazzano, about 10 km from Greve.First, check out their website:verrazzano.comThe home page opens to a spectacular view of the castello (castle) at night. Find the small British flag in the upper right corner to…
Read More“Weekend Update”
As some of you know, this second week of MOS has been challenging to me due to physical issues…the chronic soreness of my left ankle is pretty much controlled if I do my calf stretches and wear these blasted orthotics, but also depends on a fairly minimal amount walking. When I am home, I get my…
Read Moremore photos (and some with faces…)
These were taken during the weekend when Manuela and Simone were here…first one is Simone; then the much-photographed statue in the Greve main square; then at the wine tasting (with our charming guide Miryam); Simone and her mother in law Manuela, and the posters about MOS’s upcoming concerts as well as the Jennifer Larmore master…
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