For the past several years, the opera program of the National Endowment for the Arts has had an evaluation program in which qualified reporters would go see an opera production, find out how a company works, and write up a report about it. These reports would be used by panels in Washington when making decisions on grant applications. Alas, this program is not being continued due to a lack of funds.
I probably have done over twenty of these reports over the years--everything from small companies to some of our largest. It has been a great education for me and I will miss the program.
Michael Ching's blog, pondering music, opera, and where and how it fits in, particularly in the regions. Lots of helpful links down the righthand side.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Another section from Midsummer Night's Dream
This important speech by Egeus, Hermia's father is what really makes the whole show happen.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Midsummer Night's Dream, opera a cappella
This is a new section of the a cappella "Dream," from Act I, for Hermia and Lysander. Opera Memphis' Artistic Administrator Sarah Squire sings Hermia on the demo.
Friday, August 15, 2008
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