Elizabeth – I must confess I’m still recovering from Met overload and wasn’t too excited to be attending an opera. Fortunately the first opera of Martina Arroyo’s 2013 Prelude to Performance program was Elixir of Love. This was a piece I saw, and loved, at the Met last season and was excited to see Prelude’s take… [Read More]
The Martina Arroyo Foundation Gala 2012
This week we were guests of Martina Arroyo at The Martina Arroyo Foundation Gala held at the lovely 583 Park Avenue. 583 is so lovely in fact, we’re considering having our wedding reception there. The mission of The Martina Arroyo Foundation is to prepare and counsel young singers in the interpretation of complete operatic roles… [Read More]
A View From the Inside: Opera America’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Just over two weeks ago, I attended the OPERA America National Opera Center’s official ribbon cutting ceremony as a guest of honoree Sherrill Milnes. With it, the new center became available to the public and all those interested in opera. The opening itself was attended by those involved in the creation the new National Opera… [Read More]
Prelude to Performance: The Making of an Opera Singer
Martina Arroyo I’ve attended many opera performances at the Metropolitan Opera and other venues in recent years. But I’d never reflected upon the many layers of work, expertise and skill that go into the productions I enjoy for a couple few hours (and then go home). How do talented opera singers even get to perform… [Read More]
