J.S. Bach: Mein Leben hat kein ander Ziel

J.S. Bach: Mein Leben hat kein ander Ziel

This week we are reposting music by J. S. Bach shared by Michael Barrett a few years ago. This post original ran on September 21, 2017. Continuing our quick survey of J.S. Bach, here is another cantata aria. It is really chamber music. The countertenor’s expressive...
J.S. Bach: Tief gebuckt und voller Reue

J.S. Bach: Tief gebuckt und voller Reue

This week we are reposting music by J. S. Bach shared by Michael Barrett a few years ago. This post original ran on September 20, 2017. Today let’s revisit Bach’s Cantata No.199. It’s a favorite of sopranos, for the obvious reason of the absolute beauty and gentleness...
J.S. Bach: Bist Du Bei Mir

J.S. Bach: Bist Du Bei Mir

This week we are reposting music by J. S. Bach shared by Michael Barrett a few years ago. This post original ran on September 19, 2017. I’m surveying some of my favorite Bach this week. I won’t be able to make a dent in the 250 surviving Cantatas, Oratorios, Masses,...

NYFOS@Caramoor 2020: Day 2

In a week-long residency Tuesday’s rehearsal has a very particular vibe. The Monday honeymoon, the thrill of meeting for the first time, is over.  Our first guest teacher, Albert Carbonell, lit up the room yesterday, but today we were left on our own to pull this...

NYFOS@Caramoor 2020: Day 1

I was already looking forward to my annual residency at Caramoor, the twelfth season of the Vocal Rising Stars Program. But as the world started to come apart at the seams, my trip to Katonah became more alluring than ever. This year’s program is called The Art of...