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Program Notes: All Together Now
Most people assume that all performers want to hog the spotlight, and that...
Program Notes: Ned At 100 — A Rorem Celebration
For three decades, it has been NYFOS’ pleasure and honor to throw musical...
NYFOS@Juilliard Rorem Project: Post 3
We’ve had a bit of drama over the past few days. Trevor Haumschilt, the...
NYFOS@Juilliard Rorem Project: Post 2
I am always looking for the element that will lift a song from the...
NYFOS@Juilliard Rorem Project: Post 1
I have had a lot of good times doing my annual Juilliard concerts, a tradition...
Program Note: Gracias a la vida
Four decades ago I found myself at a week-long residency on the Princeton...
Program Note — Perennials: Songs for every season
After working with Peter Dugan on last year’s opening night concert, Heroes, I...
Program Note: 100 Years of Broadway Love
I chose this year’s theme, 100 Years of Broadway Love, for two reasons. First,...
NYFOS@North Fork 2023: Day 6
Today was dress rehearsal—and out here that means actually getting into full...
NYFOS@North Fork 2023: Day 5
I’ve just been through a couple of tough days, and was determined to turn the...
NYFOS@North Fork 2023: Day 4
The weather, which had been superb, turned a bit gloomy today. Given the...
NYFOS@North Fork 2023: Day 3
Rehearsal today was a bifurcated experience for me. Of course my focus is on...
NYFOS@North Fork 2023: Day 2
Tuesday is a day of infinite possibility. The concert is five whole days...
NYFOS@North Fork 2023: Day 1
I reluctantly tore myself away from the lunch table today to begin rehearsals...
Caramoor 2023: Finale
The thing I most desired after our two concerts was a day to lie in bed, eat...