I just have to say that this was such a fun experience! I’ve performed a lot of opera in my days, but this was a first. We had an awesome crowd on the lawn in front of the Walker Art Center last night. The weather broke just in time, and temps were a comfortable 73 [...]
The Rose Ensemble was invited to perform in this year’s Madison Early Music Festival. Created in 2000, the MEMF provides an opportunity for Early Music musicians, educators and enthusiasts to gather and exchange information and ideas about Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. In addition, acclaimed Early Music artists are invited to perform and concerts are [...]
Yep. You saw that headline correctly. The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis will be host to the Midwest Premier of “Tragedy on the Sea Nymph” a dog opera in three acts. Written and directed by Elizabeth Cline, “Tragedy on the Sea Nymph” is a 10 minute silent film starring dogs who perform the romance and [...]
I’m excited to bring you this news! We’ve been in rehearsals for this show, and there are some numbers that will make you tap your toes, whistle, and even sing along. It’s a great way to explore this part of our Nation’s history and we can’t wait to share it with you. The Rose Ensemble’s [...]
The month of May is turning out to be quite merry, indeed! On Sunday, May 8th, my friend Phillip Rukavina and I will be presenting a concert of lute songs written by John Dowland and Thomas Campion. This is a reprise of a program we did last summer in the lovely town of Stockholm, WI. [...]
Happy Easter everyone! I had one of those church musician weekends. The church I’m soloist at, Plymouth Congregational Church, only has 2 services during Holy Week. Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday. So, this year I decided to try to pick up a little more work. Luck had it that one of my former church choir [...]
So many tools are available to help people promote their websites, their image and product. One of my favorites is a site called Reverbnation. Designed specifically for musicians and artists, this site works so well with my WordPress website. By making simple changes to my profile on Reverbnation, it automatically updates my Facebook Fan Page, [...]
This weekend I have the privilege to perform one of the master works of all time, Bach’s Mass in B Minor. In a collaboration with The Lyra Baroque Orchestra and VocalEssence, Philip Brunelle has assembled a stellar group of musicians. I am graced, sharing the stage with fine soloists Maria Jette, soprano; James Taylor, tenor; [...]
The Rose Ensemble rehearsals are starting back up today – it’s been 3 weeks and I miss my collegues. I’m also looking forward to a revival of the Early American show that we will be performing in Austin, MN this Tuesday at the Paramount Theater. The Paramount is one of those theaters that was saved [...]
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted to my blog. A lot has been going on in my personal life that has kept me from sharing what is happening in my musical life, and I apologize for that. However, I’m ready to begin blogging again! I have some exciting musical events coming up that [...]
The Rose Ensemble is launching its 15th anniversary season this Saturday evening, September 11th, with a free concert and wine reception. Enjoy a preview of what’s to come and mingle with the musicians after the show over a glass of wine at the reception. Featured in MetroMag’s 26 Excellent Cultural Adventures, “no group performs the [...]
What a treat is in store for the women of The Rose Ensemble. This week we will be working with one of the most revered men of medieval performance practice, Benjamin Bagby and he guides us, instructs us and coaches us on medieval repertoire of Spain and Hildegaard Von Bingin in preparation for our upcoming concerts in the [...]
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