Hi All-
Ok, I got two offers from CHLO! I'll get to return to the role of Don Ramiro on April 27 in Manhasset, NY. I'll post details as the performance gets closer.
Cheers,
Eapen
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Upcoming Performance: Don Ottavio in "Don Giovanni" with Capitol Heights Lyric Opera
Hi All-
I'll be singing the role of Don Ottavio with Capitol Heights Lyric Opera. The performance is on Saturday, March 3 at the Riverside Library at Lincoln Center in NYC.
Cheers,
Eapen
I'll be singing the role of Don Ottavio with Capitol Heights Lyric Opera. The performance is on Saturday, March 3 at the Riverside Library at Lincoln Center in NYC.
Cheers,
Eapen
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Upcoming Performance: Tenor Soloist, Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle
Dear Friends,
I'll be singing the Tenor Solo with the Putnam Chorale in their performance of Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 3 p.m.
This past May I sang the tenor solo in Orff's Carmina Burana. You can hear it on my facebook page. It is the track "Olim lacus colueram."
Hope to see you there!
I'll be singing the Tenor Solo with the Putnam Chorale in their performance of Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 3 p.m.
This past May I sang the tenor solo in Orff's Carmina Burana. You can hear it on my facebook page. It is the track "Olim lacus colueram."
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
"Go out on a limb, that's where the fruit is."
For the last year, I kicked around ideas about my blog and my work as a singer. I tend to stew on these ideas for awhile and look into a bunch of options. Pretty soon, something interesting rises to the surface. In this case, I applied and was approved to start a KickStarter Grant.
When this grant is fully funded, it will fund a new feature on this blog, "The Song of the Month Club." I will post one art song every month for year starting in January 2012. I will also post an accompanying podcast that will translate the song if it is in a different language, talk about its history and musical importance and tell the story of my personal connection to the work.
I will be working with some very talented colleagues to produce these podcasts and recordings and, if you help support this grant, I have devised some cool "incentives." Hat tip to NPR for their euphemism.
Oh, and the quote is from Will Rogers (via Ann Baltz).
Thank you for your support and see you Tenor Eleven Miles Away.
When this grant is fully funded, it will fund a new feature on this blog, "The Song of the Month Club." I will post one art song every month for year starting in January 2012. I will also post an accompanying podcast that will translate the song if it is in a different language, talk about its history and musical importance and tell the story of my personal connection to the work.
I will be working with some very talented colleagues to produce these podcasts and recordings and, if you help support this grant, I have devised some cool "incentives." Hat tip to NPR for their euphemism.
Oh, and the quote is from Will Rogers (via Ann Baltz).
Thank you for your support and see you Tenor Eleven Miles Away.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Surprising and Delightful
Despite a brief evacuation for Hurricane Irene, I must say, things have been a little quiet around New York City. The opera world is in "hurry up and wait mode"-- auditions are around the corner and I'm waiting to hear back on a ton of old auditions.
In the meantime, imagine my surprise when my wife returned from a quick run out to Chinatown with a new (and now favorite) cheap treat, Kam Man's Stewed Wheat Gluten Kao-foo Five Spice. It tastes much much better than the name might make you think.
Why was this so special? I have been in quite a rut lately. I go to Prosperity for dumplings, Banh Mi Saigon for Vietnamese Sandwiches and Fay Da for pastries. I know, tough life. It took a new treat to realize that I've been getting a little predictable.
In the meantime, imagine my surprise when my wife returned from a quick run out to Chinatown with a new (and now favorite) cheap treat, Kam Man's Stewed Wheat Gluten Kao-foo Five Spice. It tastes much much better than the name might make you think.
Why was this so special? I have been in quite a rut lately. I go to Prosperity for dumplings, Banh Mi Saigon for Vietnamese Sandwiches and Fay Da for pastries. I know, tough life. It took a new treat to realize that I've been getting a little predictable.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Tenor Eleven Miles Away 1.1- Keith Miller Interview
It may have taken one full year, but I finally managed to learn enough about the program "Audacity" to cut together my very first episode of Tenor Eleven Miles Away, The Podcast.
Recorded during the summer of 2010 while singing with Opera Fairbanks in their production of Don Giovanni, I had the chance to interview Keith Miller, the star of the show. Keith started out playing in the NFL and, at the time of this interview, he was singing the title role of our show. He'll explain his path from the gridiron to the stage and talk a bit about some of his other projects.
The theme music of this show was graciously allowed by Opera Fairbanks. It is the overture to our production performed live by the Opera Fairbanks Orchestra, conducted by Gregory Buchalter.
Recorded during the summer of 2010 while singing with Opera Fairbanks in their production of Don Giovanni, I had the chance to interview Keith Miller, the star of the show. Keith started out playing in the NFL and, at the time of this interview, he was singing the title role of our show. He'll explain his path from the gridiron to the stage and talk a bit about some of his other projects.
The theme music of this show was graciously allowed by Opera Fairbanks. It is the overture to our production performed live by the Opera Fairbanks Orchestra, conducted by Gregory Buchalter.
Small Bites. Chew Slowly.
After a glorious two-week vacation from the blog, I am happy to report that we are going to start a new project here.
Shortly after this "? of the Week" posts, I will be posting my very first podcast. It is an interview with Keith Miller, the star of last year's production of Don Giovanni with Opera Fairbanks.
It is hard to believe that a year has passed since I did the interview. When I began this idea, I had grand designs. I planned on being the next "This American Life" or "Radio Lab". I now have a far greater appreciation for the artistry that goes into making those types of shows. Learning how to edit was challenging. I still can't fix the pops and the crackles and mouse clicks, but I think I have some strategies for improvements in mind for episode two.
So what does that mean for our "? of the Week"? I suppose it is the realization that when I decide to try something new like a podcast, I should not try to do a big grand podcast with a story in three acts. Rather, I should start things off small, learn lessons along the way, and maybe someday it will be something of true artistry.
Hold on a second, this sounds vaguely like how I approach my opera career.
I hope you enjoy the podcast. I value your comments and feedback and any ideas that you might have for future episodes.
Shortly after this "? of the Week" posts, I will be posting my very first podcast. It is an interview with Keith Miller, the star of last year's production of Don Giovanni with Opera Fairbanks.
It is hard to believe that a year has passed since I did the interview. When I began this idea, I had grand designs. I planned on being the next "This American Life" or "Radio Lab". I now have a far greater appreciation for the artistry that goes into making those types of shows. Learning how to edit was challenging. I still can't fix the pops and the crackles and mouse clicks, but I think I have some strategies for improvements in mind for episode two.
So what does that mean for our "? of the Week"? I suppose it is the realization that when I decide to try something new like a podcast, I should not try to do a big grand podcast with a story in three acts. Rather, I should start things off small, learn lessons along the way, and maybe someday it will be something of true artistry.
Hold on a second, this sounds vaguely like how I approach my opera career.
I hope you enjoy the podcast. I value your comments and feedback and any ideas that you might have for future episodes.
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