"A little still she strove, and much repented, And whispering “I will ne'er consent”—consented." — Lord Byron George Gordon (Don Juan: …
quick news: Elegy for a Master of the Craft – Lee Hoiby (1926-2011)
Here at the Sybaritic Singer, we are mourning the passing of composer Lee Hoiby. We bring you this statement from his publishers. Lee Hoiby, …
in performance: "To Be or Not to Be?" Baltimore Concert Opera
Confession: my mind was tired (not to mention sore legs) from sitting all day for Baltimore City jury duty. Therefore, when I arrived at the …
in performance: Peabody Opera Theatre Double Bill
Perusing the program notes before the production, I stumbled onto Garnett Bruce’s (Stage Director) thoughtfully written introduction. Bruce …
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Just thought I would wish you all a very happy St. Patrick's Day with some sweet sounds from The King's …
in performance: The Music of Derek Bermel
There was only one glaringly unfortunate moment at last week's Evolution Series concert: The Music of Derek Bermel - I had to leave early. …
let's discuss: Forward Motion
Although the temps outside keep dropping, my mind is drifting to warmer times. The smell of sunscreen wafts into my consciousness. That …
let's discuss: Round Two with the Fabulous Melissa Dunphy
Hello friends and welcome to Friday! J'ai pensé qu'il ne serait jamais arrivée. As you wrap-up another dreary wintertime work week and leave …
let's discuss: An Interview with Melissa Dunphy of 'Gonzales Cantata' Fame
We're like the Gibson - Sawyer period of Good Morning America here at the Sybaritic Singer. We drink our coffee. We report from unique …