Thursday, January 8, 2015

Quick word to readers

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I am currently taking a break from using this blog for the month of January. I am writing for another blog,  Hofstra Opera Musings . Check i...
Friday, August 15, 2014

10 Great Opera Villain Moments

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Samuel Ramey as Mephistopheles in Gounod's Faust As an avid opera goer, I find nothing more exciting then a well written villain. Fr...
Thursday, July 17, 2014

The Castleton Diaries: Week 7- A Condensed Week and an Elegy

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I had originally meant for this to be posted before the events of Sunday came around. Unfortunately, things never go as you plan, life has i...
Saturday, July 12, 2014

The Castleton Diaries: Week 7, Extra- The Rant (Optional Reading)

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---Warning: Rant Ahead----- The Don Giovanni premiere went very well. Splendid cast and orchestra, wonderful sets, not so shining reviews....
Saturday, July 5, 2014

The Castleton Diaries: Week 6- The Storm and Patriotic Flag Waving

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I'm very glad to say that opening night for Madama Butterfly was a huge success. We had a sold out audience and a wonderful cast and orc...
Monday, June 30, 2014

The Castleton Diaries- Week 5: How to Keep Calm and Carry On with Allergies

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By the time this goes online, it will be Monday, late by 2 days. Well, I have my reasons. I've been so busy with my job that I haven...
Saturday, June 21, 2014

The Castleton Diaries: Week 4- “Get that child off the stage!” and the Hiking Trip that Wasn’t

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Not too much happened this week to be honest. Everyone is really starting to reach beiling point because the opening night is next Saturday...