by Steven Blier | Mar 10, 2023 | Blier's Blog
A few things threw our normal Thursday agenda out the window. Normally we would do our first complete stumble-through of the program in order. But when Bénédicte and I arrived at Caramoor, after an extended car-ride conversation about the perils of dating...
by Steven Blier | Mar 9, 2023 | Blier's Blog
On the third day of a week-long residency we’re still in the realm of exploration and flexibility, as we gently pat the songs into place. “How’s memorization going?” Bénédicte and I blithely ask, and when we hear the typical answer—“It’s coming along!”—our blood...
by Steven Blier | Mar 8, 2023 | Blier's Blog
I went to Caramoor today expecting to chip away diligently at all the disparate songs in our nine-language recital, and content myself with slow and steady progress. I wasn’t expecting a day of lightning bolts, flashes of inspiration that startled me with their...
by Steven Blier | Mar 7, 2023 | Blier's Blog
“What did you do on your two-week vacation from Juilliard?” people ask. “I worked,” I answer. “Oh. I’m so sorry to hear that.” “Well, I was at Caramoor, doing the Vocal Rising Stars program…” I tell them. “Ohhh…well, that’s different! Wow,...
by Steven Blier | Aug 28, 2022 | Blier's Blog
A picture is worth a thousand words. Here’s a little gallery from dress rehearsal this afternoon. One moment of special interest: Shelén did something so touching today during one of her songs that I was suddenly overwhelmed by emotion. I thought I’d be able to keep...
by Steven Blier | Aug 27, 2022 | Blier's Blog
Friday’s always a tricky day in these week-long residencies. I want to keep moving the artistic process forward, while simultaneously instilling confidence and protecting the singers’ vocal resources. It’s not a great idea to exhaust them 48 hours before the show. ...
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