by Nan Rae | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
…and how absolutely wonderful it is to just play. To not be concerned about outcome but just delight in the process, enjoying the adventure. Of course, if we can remember the brain needs to build a large file, muscle memory, then we can be patient....
by Nan Rae | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
What a thrill to witness the incomparable Plácido Domingo star in an opera so dear to his heart. Growing up behind the scenes of his parents zarzuela company, Domingo knew first hand this exciting Spanish form of musical theater. Composer Manuel Penella when...
by Nan Rae | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
are always great fun along with learning a lot. Listening to composer Matthew Aucoin, Genius Grant recipient along with a MacArthur Fellowship, and composer of ‘Eurydice’, his opera to be premiered in LA Opera’s 2019/20 season was no exception....
by Nan Rae | Mar 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
…was absolutely sensational. The sets and costumes gave this Mozart masterpiece a fitting background. The LA Times called it ‘A feast for the eyes’ and it certainly is. Only three more chances to see this magnificent production. Amy and I loved...
by Nan Rae | Dec 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
began with Carol Soucek King driving awesome Curtis McElhinney, myself and Suwako, famous authority on the kimono, on a delightful excursion to El Segundo. Why you may ask? Curtis, an award winning documentarian (curtisvision.com), has been filming Carol and her Salon...
