So yes, I disappeared completely, but have come crawling (& bawling) back.

Quick opera report:

So Jesus. Pittsburgh's Aida.

I was fortunate to have caught the dress to see Stephanie Blythe's first Amneris; she sang opposite an exciting cast:

Ezster Sumegi- a spinto voice, which wasn't forced or affected-her voice swelled and was naturally a ( Read more... )

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Not sure which I love more: the Taz tee or the random stuffed animal dangling from the chandelier.

Just heard it on democracy now. :(

I only got to see him once in 2003; he was amazing. It was a day after the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and he demanded a moment of silence, then played a bach cantata (don't remember which) that wasn't on the program-it was really emotional. To more great artists to come.

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2nd day of class and already I have spent both nights awake working.

LAST SEMESTER OF SCHOOL YAY!
....now to hear back from grad schools...hmmm

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