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Cantor Shira Nafshi – From Bimah to Broadway
On Saturday evening, March 9, my student Shira Silverman Nafshi  performed a benefit concert at Temple Israel of Portsmouth (NH) with her colleague Cantor Micah Morgovsky. These two lovely and talented women presented a concert cleverly called “From Bima to Broadway”. The first half consisted of traditional pieces mostly sung in Hebrew with liturgical texts. Both cantors had…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight – Madison Finocchiaro – Singin’ in the Rain
Pinkerton Academy’s recent production of the musical based on this classic movie was a huge success the weekend of March 22-24. Madison appeared as Lady –in-Waiting in the ensemble. The director was Rachael Longo and Music Director was Candace Gatzoulis – my former student AND a former Miss New Hampshire. “Watch this space” for a…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight – Janet Wittenberg, Nashua Choral Society
Janet Wittenberg will be a featured soloist in the “Domine Jesu Christe” movement of Mozart’s Requiem. This monumental oratorio will be presented by the Nashua Choral Society jointly with the Granite State Choral Society, conducted by Ann Watson Born. Performances are on May 5 at 3:00 PM in Nashua at Immaculate Conception Church and May 18 at 7:30…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Cantor Shira Nafshi, Temple Beth Jacob
Temple Beth Jacob’s Purim Spiel Another of my talented students, Shira Nafshi, serves as Cantor at Temple Beth Jacob in Concord, NH. One of the more interesting aspects of TBJ is their annual event called Purim Spiel (pronounced “shpeel”). The Purim Spiel is an annual fundraiser for TBJ. It was started in 1998, and has a…
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 MoreThe Choirs of Nashua
Ask any professional classical singer how he or she feels about choral singing, and they will either make a face, say “no way, never”, or make some snarky comment.  I am no exception.  Most of us pros have had “church jobs” in NYC, Boston, or other large cities where churches with fat music budgets can afford…
Read MoreAn Important Wagnerian Date
On this day in 1883, Richard Wagner passed away at Ca’ Vendramin Calergi (currently referred to as Palazzo Vendramin) in Venice (see my earlier post about visiting this site in June of 2016).  For those of us who love Wagner (count me in), this is a date to commemorate by listening to some of his sublime…
Read MoreMaking a Video in my Studio
On Saturday, February 11, Max MGrath recorded a video for use with upcoming competitions. He recorded 3Â opera arias, 2Â musical theatre pieces, and a song by Kurt Weill. We are so grateful that the wonderful Elizabeth Blood was on hand to accompany, and Debora Cote of Ave Productions was the talented videographer. You can find contact…
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…
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