WordPress reminded me on Monday 1st March 2021 that I created my current blog site eight years ago in 2013. My first page was an
“O mio babbino caro” is from Gianni Schicchi, a comic opera by Giacomo Puccini. Gianni Schicchi is a one act opera that premiered at the
Francesco Durante (31 March 1684 – 30 September 1755) was a Neapolitan composer who is remembered for his collection of Sacred music compositions. But within
Gaetano Donizetti, despite composing almost 70 operas, of which many are well-loved and frequently performed, the journey of his career could be compared to the
Over the past 12 months we have all seen our worlds turned upside down due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The changes that
When I was researching Be Kind and Courteous I wanted to explore how different artists and directors over time have interpreted the role of Tytania,
Thomas Augustine Arne (b. London, bap. 28 May 1710; d 5 March 1778) Thomas Arne was an English composer with a flair for dramatic music
I am excited to share with you that an opera that I was involved in, is now available to stream internationally online! In 2019, I
The start of a new year can often fuel our motivation to pursue new ventures, improve our skills, and aspire to achieve new personal goals.