Classic 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 MoreBoston Wagner Society Fall 2018 Concert – “Wagner: Mythology, Mysticism, and Masters”
In late November, I shelved my Die WalkĂźre score after many months of working on Siegmund/Sieglinde’s scene and Fricka/Wotan’s scene, in preparation for the Boston Wagner Society‘s fall concert, “Wagner: Mythology, Mysticism, and Masters”, presented at Old South Church on Sunday, November 11. This was a marvelous concert, long in the planning, presenting scenes from The Ring Cycle, Parsifal and Die Meistersinger. I…
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 MoreThe Janice Edwards Voice Studio presents “LB – A Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Leonard Bernstein”
“LB” will celebrate this American musical icon with highlights from four of his most celebrated theatrical pieces including West Side Story, On the Town, Wonderful Town and Candide. In addition, three additional songs will be featured including “So Pretty”, “My House”, and “Simple Song” from Mass. A special treat will be “Rondo for Lifey”, a short, lively piece for…
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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