Renée Fleming's new position cues the old adage, “if you need something done, ask a busy person.” The Lyric Opera of Chicago certainly went …
in performance: Music of Judah E. Adashi
Last night I nestled into the Children’s Department of the Enoch Pratt Free Library – Light Street Branch surrounded by murals featuring …
let's discuss: Who Doesn't Love Riding the Bandwagon?
Flashmobs are passé. This isn’t 2001 anymore, and you are not Improv Everywhere[1]. Classical music, do you read me? In the summer …
let's discuss: Dean Alfange's "Credo"
I do not choose to be a common man, It is my right to be uncommon … if I can, I seek opportunity … not security. I do not wish to be a kept …
quick news: Broken Social Scene Rocks COC's Opera Gala
Dearest Sybaritic Faithful, I know that it has been too long since my last dispatch from the land of high b's and audition pleas. But, the …
let's discuss: Are You Motivated By The Sticker?
Their expectant hearts beating almost out of their chests; they stare at me from the piano bench. Their little brains wonder and …
let's discuss: Hybridity: Remaking the (New) Musical Horizon in Baltimore – Ignite Baltimore 5
With just a few clicks I was able to find a video of Brian Sacawa, Curator of the Contemporary Museum's Mobtown Modern and Saxophonist, …
let's discuss: "Saving Opera One Voice at a Time" – Ignite Baltimore 5
After my plea to Brendan Cooke, General Director of Baltimore Concert Opera, in the previous episode, he was kind enough to point me to a …
let's discuss: Baltimore's Creative Class Comes Out to Play
Once inside the majestic Engineer's Club for the live streaming of Ignite Baltimore #6, I doffed my monsoon apparel and headed for the bar. …