mezzo-mania

Jamie Barton sings Mahler, Dvořák, & Sibelius

Congrats to Jamie Barton who was just given this year's Beverly Sills Award! I've been listening to her excellent recital disc "All Who Wander" which showcases not only her smoldering instrument but also her obvious affinity for art songs. In interviews she comes across as an extremely well-spoken and humble young artist, but it's also nice to see that she can ham it up, as evidenced by this kooky clip of current rehearsals for the Met's upcoming Rusalka. I am very much looking forward to her Fricka in next year's SF Ring.

pas/parts 2016

On Thursday I had the distinct pleasure of seeing this for a second time at the War Memorial Opera House. It proved to be by far the most engaging act of the night's triple bill; the perfect vehicle for this company to kick some serious ass. The experimental music that accompanies the piece has really grown on me, and the dancers didn't waste any opportunity to capitalize on its sharp and dissonant textures through their mind-blowingly dynamic movements. Besides the miracles that are Joseph Walsh and Frances Chung, I have to say the centerpiece of the performance was really the FIERCE pairing of Maria Kochetkova and Francisco Mungamba. Also I know I'm late to the party but I have a growing suspicion that Sofiane Sylve might just be the best ballerina anywhere.

resist

Women's March - Oakland, Ca. 1/21/17

new home

leaving my old thoughts behind but still intact