It has been some time since I’ve posted and I wanted to take the time to celebrate the survival of one of the craziest weeks of my professional career!
This post is a little late but things have been quite busy since leaving San Francisco and I’m finally getting a chance to sit down and write a little something about my time there.
This particular Barber of Seville, for a number of reasons, ended up being my favorite by far. I had an incredible time on and off stage with my wonderful colleagues and, as always, the city itself treated me well. This was my 3rd produc
What can I say? I love home. It comes in many forms. For me, and certainly for many who spend their lives on the road, home is all about familiarity. The people, the location, the company... This is what makes home for me.
I had the distinct joy of singing in one of my homes, Winston-Salem, NC, this month. It's home because I lived there for 4 very important years of my life but also because the people here have since become my family.
Anna and I had the most wonderful time in Annecy, France! Our first two days in town were prior to rehearsals for the concert beginning so we took advantage and rented a boat to spend some quality time on the lake. We also attempted to take a bike path around the lake… which quickly disappeared onto regular streets and pretty steep hills! After a valiant effort on three or four of those hills we finally decided to turn around and go the other direc
Last night was our 4th and final performance and all I can say is…. Four performances is hardly enough. I had such a wonderful time putting this piece together. I was so lucky to have such wonderful colleagues and friends around me for both my role and house debuts at the Rossini Opera Festival this summer.
I hope to be returning to this absolutely charming city sooner than later! The people, the food, the beach, the atmosphere… I’m in love.
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We had a spectacular opening night here at Opera National de Paris. The public was absolutely wonderful and the show moved along just beautifully! Thank you Paris for such a wonderful reception… I am truly honored to be a part of this incredible show.
If you have the chance to come see this show I HIGHLY recommend it. The production is truly one of a kind! On the 25th of September the show will be aired live in cinemas here in Paris and online (audio only) at
Rehearsing here in Paris has been an absolute joy! The staging is turning out beautifully and the set is incredible! This particular set rotates quite a bit during some scenes and, it turns out, I was getting a little sea-sick. I arrived home one night during the first week of rehearsal and, as I ate dinner, I felt like the room was spinning. Thankfully, that has passed and I've adjusted just fine. Can't wait to get this show on stage!!!
I love this city and this company... have I mentioned
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Anna, my fiancee, and I have arrived in Paris just a couple of days before rehearsals begin. We are absolutely in love with this city and are so happy that my parents get to spend a week here with us exploring the city. I can't wait to get the rehearsals started and see what this production is all about... I've heard nothing but wonderful things. Thank you Paris for always putting a smile on my face... first stop... the Marche d'Aligre to stock up on all of the wonderful fresh fruits and veggies
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Today begins a one week vacation in my idea of paradise at the Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron! This place is stunningly beautiful and so serene and peaceful. The weather is BEAUTIFUL and I look forward to many wine tastings in the region... including my all-time favorite Sauternes!
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Photo Credit - Opernhaus Zürich ©T+T Fotografie, Toni Sute[/caption]
The whirlwind nature of the past few weeks has been unbelievably exciting and I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of jumping-in at the last minute for ailing colleagues.
My time in Zuric
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