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Beautiful music and great company last night at The Barns, with Steven Blier’s Four Islands… …and a terrific trip through Figaro yesterday afternoon during our designer run at the Center for Education. Now we move into the theatre. Overnight lighting call just began about an hour ago. It’s the main difficulty with producing in an

Thinking a lot about money. Waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-kind-of-thinking-about-money. We’re going into the most expensive week of our entire season, as we move into our big theatre for Figaro. So it’s good to find out … How Much Is My Blog Worth? I visited the Business Opportunities Weblog today, and learned that this blog is worth $6,774.48. I

It was a symphonic weekend, starting with guest soloist Renee Fleming on Thursday evening. The concert opener was Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and in the 12 minutes that elapsed from downbeat to cutoff, we went from stagnant 95-degree heat to a full-blown meteorological event. As the final notes died away, the storm reached its peak and

Working at the Filene Center today, getting ready for Renee Fleming’s concert with the NSO. I’m told the heat is going to break in a matter of hours. :) If it doesn’t, Emil de Cou says he’s going to trot out his Ta Chi conducting technique. During her 2004 concert, Miss Fleming told the audience

The adrenaline was pumping so hard during most of July that when last weekend was over I hit the ground hard. I’m now almost back to being a contributing member of society. Adieu OrySo happy with Comte Ory on so many different levels. The Flying Cow and his Act II storm scene friends are temporarily

While I collect my wits, enjoy this guest blog entry by tenor Jason Ferrante! Lenox, MAJuly 25, 20061:15am So here I am in the beautiful Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. Being a FileneYoung Artist at Wolf Trap has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I thought a blog entry from the singer’s

Much to report, but the mental fatigue has just rendered me senseless. I promise I’ll be back as soon as I can string a few words together.

But first, this note to Romeo et Juliette ticket-holders: I’ve had quite a few questions about the pre-show talk for this Saturday’s performance. It’s part of the Pre-Performance Preview series at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. It begins at 7:15 pm – at the Park, not at the Center for Education. Ory

All photos courtesy of Carol Pratt.