I've been busy these past few weeks with many things...my studio is growing (up to 15 students now!) I've gotten a few new gigs, some new headshots, and some new audition rep polished.
But what has been occupying most of my time is my recital. It will be performed in Chicago next Monday and Cincinnati next Friday, and I've been shuttling back and forth to Chi a lot to practice with Kyra, my cellist. We are trying to do a more intense preparation and concentrated performance than we did last year. Part of this preparation includes writing and speaking about each of our pieces. The only problem is, some of the repertoire we are doing is so obscure that I am having trouble finding any previous analysis or notation! That means I have to devote some actual insight and thought into what I am performing.
This is what our professors and predecessors have always told us to do: "Be a THINKING singer!" and it is also why I like performing with instrumentalists - sometimes even more than with other singers. There is much more unspoken communication between instrumentalist and vocalist onstage. Kyra and I have worked together for several years now, and have developed a keen intuitive relationship with each other. Having that sort of bond makes performing a much more powerful and enjoyable experience.
Now, for the particulars of the recital:
Monday, September 12, 8pm
Dixon Strings Studio
4636 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL
Friday, September 16, 7:30pm
Northeast Community Church
12079 Lebanon Rd.
Loveland, OH
Program:
"Se Pari O La Tua Fe" - G. F. Handel
"Vocalise" - A. Previn
"What Lips My Lips Have Kissed" and "My True Love Hath My Heart" - J. Heggie
intermission
"Zwei Gesange" - J. Brahms
"Six Poems of Marichiko" - L. Latiman
"Dream With Me Tonight" - L. Bernstein
Hope to see you there!
