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The “Light Bulb” Moment 19 Sep 2012 | 03:59 pm
by SUSANNE MENTZER Bear with me. I am a little jetlagged. I just returned to my hotel after visiting the Prado museum in Madrid. I am here this week to sing the role of Mary in the quasi-oratorio L’en...
The High Notes of Patriotism 19 Sep 2012 | 03:54 pm
by SUSANNE MENTZER Driving four days across the western United States affords one little writing time but much thinking time. July fourth came and went during that drive. Now that I am settled in one ...
My Mother’s Voice 19 Sep 2012 | 11:21 am
Since Mother’s Day I have been reflecting on my singing career and motherhood. Prior to Sunday my memories where more of my late mother, who herself was born with a gorgeous operatic voice. I knew she...
Blood and Other Hazards of Opera 19 Sep 2012 | 11:05 am
by SUSANNE MENTZER The other evening as I got out of my car here at my temporary quarters, I got a lot of weird looks from passersby. I just could not figure out what was so intriguing (“Take a pictur...
Define ‘Charity,’ Define ‘Humanity’ 17 Sep 2012 | 07:54 pm
by SUSANNE MENTZER On his April 27 broadcast of “Real Time” on HBO, while challenging whether the Mormon Church is a charity, Bill Maher told viewers that donating to the arts also does not qualify a...
Define ‘Charity,’ Define ‘Humanity’ 17 Sep 2012 | 07:54 pm
On his April 27 broadcast of “Real Time” on HBO, while challenging whether the Mormon Church is a charity, Bill Maher told viewers that donating to the arts also does not qualify as charitable giving....
With a Vision and a Little Elbow Grease 17 Sep 2012 | 06:00 am
There are many ways we artists can become advocates, whether it be for the arts or other causes. It is imperative to be more than just an advocate for one’s self. This essay is primarily addressed to ...
Opera in Cinema 27 Sep 2011 | 09:29 pm
With Metropolitan Opera’s “Live in HD” theater broadcasts having been such a success, other major companies have embarked on similar projects. Today through digital technology, live performances are.....
ORCHESTRAL SEASON: An Overview 27 Sep 2011 | 06:21 pm
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME US ORCHESTRAS LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC “Each time I return to Los Angeles, I feel like I am coming home. In our third season together, working with my extended famil...
OPERA SEASON: an overview 8 Sep 2011 | 07:00 am
A summary of season openers of selected opera companies and orchestras in the US.
