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A look back at June 2013, when a fantastic group of Studio Artists ruled the Gigli d’Oro Inn and Spa. (a.k.a. Downton Abbey meets Rossini at The Barns) Can’t wait to meet this summer’s artists. Never a dull moment.

On this vernal equinox, I was planning on getting you on the Wolf Trap Opera Handel train with a juicy post about the controversial process of deciding on musical cuts for our upcoming Giulio Cesare production. But I’ve been stopped in my tracks by yesterday’s opera news out of San Diego and the corresponding outpouring from my friends

There is so much to tell you. And very shortly, I will do so. Until then, this is a great place to start: www.wolftrap.org/opera 2014 will bring us a new roster of fabulous principal singers, a talented group of Studio Artists, an iconic Baroque opera, a top-ten grand opera in the amphitheatre, and two rare French gems.

When we learned that the best date for Ryan McKinny to sing Schubert’s hauntingly beautiful Winterreise at The Barns this season was March 7, I thought that perhaps we would all be consumed by spring fever by this time of the year. Guess I was wrong. And although I am as ready for warmer temperature as any of you,

The rest of the Winter Journey. All of the Winterreise podcasts are here. Podcast musical excerpts by bass-baritone Ryan McKinny and pianist Sharolyn Kimmorley, from the 2010 Sydney Festival

A continuation of our Winter Journey. Find all of the podcasts here. Podcast musical excerpts by bass-baritone Ryan McKinny and pianist Sharolyn Kimmorley, from the 2010 Sydney Festival

Come with me on a winter journey. Yes, most of us are longing for spring. But there are still many beautiful and touching things that winter has to say to us before it goes. Ryan McKinny and I have the privilege and pleasure of bringing Schubert’s Winterreise to The Barns on Friday, March 7. If

There are so many exciting things I can’t tell you yet about summer 2014…  But even though I can’t spill the beans until March 11, there are other stories to share while we wait. Today, a shout out to someone who had a bigger impact on Wolf Trap than anyone I know. A few weeks

While we wait for our complete season announcement in early March, I realize that many of our loyal fans are trying to work us into their busy summer travel schedules. To that end, I offer up these dates for summer 2014, just in case it helps! I know that repertoire would be helpful too, but we’re

Last weekend I had the honor of performing at a memorial service for two of Wolf Trap Opera’s longest and dearest friends, Keith and Barbara Severin. Today’s brief post is dedicated to them and to all of the beautiful people out there who donate their resources, time, energy and efforts to help sustain and promote